Rankings · updated October 30, 2026

Best 5Ks in San Diego, CA

None have enough measured for a composite score yet, so instead they're ranked below by how long they've been run — a fact each race states itself. How scoring works →

Longest-running races

1 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K San Diego, CA Nov 2026 2002 24 years running

Listed races

5 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA San Diego, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Coffee Lovers Run San Diego San Diego, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Always Hope Easter Run San Diego San Diego, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Coffee Lovers Run San Diego San Diego, CA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 2027 Pre-Sale Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K San Diego, CA Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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