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Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon: A Milestone Year at Mission Bay
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026 — and it’s doing it at one of San Diego’s most scenic running venues. Set along the shores of Mission Bay, this community wellness-focused race delivers a fast, flat half marathon, a 2-person relay option, and a 5K loop on November 14, 2026. With Make-A-Wish San Diego as the beneficiary, every finish line means something beyond the personal milestone.
The Course
The half marathon and relay start and finish at Ski Beach (1600 Vacation Road) at 7:15 AM, looping through the heart of Mission Bay on what is genuinely one of San Diego’s flattest half marathon courses. Panoramic bay views and cool November breezes accompany runners for all 13.1 miles. The 5K takes a scenic loop around Crown Point — a perfect introduction to Mission Bay’s waterfront scenery for newer runners or those looking for a quicker morning effort. The half marathon relay allows two runners to split the distance, making it great for friends or training pairs who want a shared experience.
Race Day Experience
At the finish line, the Thrive Expo delivers a full celebration: post-race food, vendor booths, and the energy of a wellness-focused community coming together. Each distance gets custom finisher medals unique to that race, plus a performance tech shirt. Chip timing and live results mean you know exactly how you did the moment you cross. The 10th anniversary edition promises to be the biggest Thrive yet — expect special touches marking the milestone year.
Why Run the Thrive Half Marathon?
Beyond the flat, PR-friendly course, Thrive is a race with genuine charitable impact — it raised over $20,000 for Make-A-Wish San Diego in 2025. The race is produced by Easy Day Sports for Kaiser Permanente, meaning it carries the organizational quality of a major health system sponsor. The relay option makes it one of the few San Diego half marathons where you can race with a partner. If you want a well-organized, community-driven San Diego road race with a cause behind it, Thrive delivers.
Travel & Logistics
Ski Beach is located off Mission Bay Drive in San Diego’s Pacific Beach area, just minutes from the I-5 and I-8 interchange. The Mission Bay and Pacific Beach area is packed with hotels, vacation rentals, and short-term stays — an ideal weekend base camp. Parking is available near Ski Beach, though arriving early on race morning is recommended. Mission Bay Park is also accessible by bicycle from much of the surrounding neighborhood if you’re staying nearby.
How to Register
Registration for the 10th Annual Thrive Half Marathon, Relay, and 5K is available now at the official Thrive Half Marathon website. Choose your distance, grab a relay partner, or register as a virtual participant — all options are available. It’s a milestone year; don’t miss it.
Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon: A Milestone Year at Mission Bay
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026 — and it’s doing it at one of San Diego’s most scenic running venues. Set along the shores of Mission Bay, this community wellness-focused race delivers a fast, flat half marathon, a 2-person relay option, and a 5K loop on November 14, 2026. With Make-A-Wish San Diego as the beneficiary, every finish line means something beyond the personal milestone.
The Course
The half marathon and relay start and finish at Ski Beach (1600 Vacation Road) at 7:15 AM, looping through the heart of Mission Bay on what is genuinely one of San Diego’s flattest half marathon courses. Panoramic bay views and cool November breezes accompany runners for all 13.1 miles. The 5K takes a scenic loop around Crown Point — a perfect introduction to Mission Bay’s waterfront scenery for newer runners or those looking for a quicker morning effort. The half marathon relay allows two runners to split the distance, making it great for friends or training pairs who want a shared experience.
Race Day Experience
At the finish line, the Thrive Expo delivers a full celebration: post-race food, vendor booths, and the energy of a wellness-focused community coming together. Each distance gets custom finisher medals unique to that race, plus a performance tech shirt. Chip timing and live results mean you know exactly how you did the moment you cross. The 10th anniversary edition promises to be the biggest Thrive yet — expect special touches marking the milestone year.
Why Run the Thrive Half Marathon?
Beyond the flat, PR-friendly course, Thrive is a race with genuine charitable impact — it raised over $20,000 for Make-A-Wish San Diego in 2025. The race is produced by Easy Day Sports for Kaiser Permanente, meaning it carries the organizational quality of a major health system sponsor. The relay option makes it one of the few San Diego half marathons where you can race with a partner. If you want a well-organized, community-driven San Diego road race with a cause behind it, Thrive delivers.
Travel & Logistics
Ski Beach is located off Mission Bay Drive in San Diego’s Pacific Beach area, just minutes from the I-5 and I-8 interchange. The Mission Bay and Pacific Beach area is packed with hotels, vacation rentals, and short-term stays — an ideal weekend base camp. Parking is available near Ski Beach, though arriving early on race morning is recommended. Mission Bay Park is also accessible by bicycle from much of the surrounding neighborhood if you’re staying nearby.
How to Register
Registration for the 10th Annual Thrive Half Marathon, Relay, and 5K is available now at the official Thrive Half Marathon website. Choose your distance, grab a relay partner, or register as a virtual participant — all options are available. It’s a milestone year; don’t miss it.