Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO takes place in San Diego, California, on November 14, 2026. The 13.1-mile half marathon, the 10K, the 5K and a 1-mile family fun run all start at 7:30 a.m. It is an inclusive, untimed event with in-person and virtual entry, and capped wave starts keep the field to a reasonable size for runners of all abilities. Entry includes a bib, a finisher medal, a shirt and a certificate of participation.

Without official times, the value of the half here lies in the effort itself: a two-hour road run with company and support, which is exactly what a marathon build asks for at this point in the calendar. Run it steady, finish knowing you could have gone further, and take an easy week after. Runners newer to the sport will find the 5K a better fit, with the mile open to family.