San Diego is one of the country’s most desirable places to run a marathon. The terrain is not too hilly, the population is overall well-conditioned and the weather is not too shabby either. And if you are looking for a landmark to serve as a starting point or finish line for a marathon or other races in San Diego, you could do a lot worse than Petco Park.

San Diego runners get ready. In 2025, there are a few marathons that start or end at Petco Park.

Padres Pedal The Cause Sunday, August 2, 2025
Padres Pedal the Cause is Curebound’s signature event, bringing together thousands of participants each year to raise money for collaborative cancer research. Hosted in partnership with the San Diego Padres, Pedal is San Diego’s most impactful fundraising experience with over $24,5 million raised to date in ten years to fund 78 innovative research grants in all types of cancer.

This year, Padres Pedal the Cause will expand and become the Curebound Cancer Challenge.

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San Diego Half Marathon Sunday, March 23, 2024
The 14th annual GOVX San Diego Half Marathon and 5K will take place on March 23, 2025. The event includes a half marathon, 5K, and a 2-person half marathon relay, all finishing in the Gaslamp Quarter.

The half marathon course features five miles of waterfront views, four historic communities, three parks, and two miles through downtown San Diego, ending in the Gaslamp. The 5K starts at 6:30 AM, and the half marathon begins at 6:50 AM.

Participants receive a technical fabric short-sleeve shirt, a custom finisher’s medal, and a reusable grocery bag. Proceeds benefit the San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation.

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Hot Chocolate 15K / 5K Sunday, March 9, 2025
The Hot Chocolate course is known as San Diego’s sweetest race. The 5k and 15k routes for the 2025 Hot Chocolate 15k/5k San Diego start and end just a block from Petco Park, with a gluttony of sweet surprises along the way. Everyone wins!

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Happy running!