Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near San Diego

Every race within 30 miles of downtown, ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Half San Diego, CA Jun 2027 USATF 68.1/100

Longest-running near San Diego

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

Also listed, not yet ranked

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

  1. 9/11 Climb to Remember San Diego, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Beach Photoshoot Minis Coronado, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. 2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K San Diego, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. 9/11 Heroes Run - San Diego, California San Diego, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Aloha Run San Diego San Diego, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Advanced Sailing September 19 U S Sailing 101 San Diego, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Bookstore Crawl San Diego, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Crescent Moon Wreath San Diego, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Bleach Shirts and Caramel Apples Coronado, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Awesome 80's Run San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Beginner Sailing October 3/4 San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Bike The Bay The TACO Way 2026! San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Bikes & Beers San Diego San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. 2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Adult Spooky Paint & Sip Coronado, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. 2026 San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5K San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. Advanced Sailing October 17 US Sailing 101 San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. DISK GOLF (beginner friendly) San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Dia De Los Deadlift Challenge San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. Dia de los Deadlifts Coronado, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. A YOKAI HALLOWEEN ! San Diego, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Beginner Sailing November 7/8 San Diego, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. 2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego Coronado, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. Advanced Sailing November 21 US Sailing 101 San Diego, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA San Diego, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. Coffee Lover Run SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. Arts in the Military San Diego, CA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. 2027 Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Coronado, CA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. Beer City Half™ San Diego San Diego, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. Always Hope Easter Run SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. 2027 Granfondo San Diego San Diego, CA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. Coffee Lover Run SAN DIEGO San Diego, CA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. 2027 Spring Sprint Triathlon & San Diego Tri Series 5K San Diego, CA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. 2027 Crown City Classic 12K & 5K PRE-SALE! Coronado, CA Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  39. 2027 PRE-SALE Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K San Diego, CA Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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