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The La Jolla Half Marathon is one of San Diego California’s most picturesque and beautiful point-to-point races.

Imagine miles of sun-drenched coast, an inviting ocean, and perfect weather pretty much anytime of the year, and you’ll understand why the La Jolla Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K are some of San Diego California’s most picturesque running races. Starting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the course follows a scenic coastal route along the San Diego coast and reaches the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. The race course then rolls atop Torrey Pines mesa, continues down through residential La Jolla Shores, and finishes at La Jolla Cove. We also offer a 10K for anyone looking to skip the hill. Starting at the top of the mesa, our San Diego 10K follows a fast, coastal route that bypasses the Torrey Pines climb. And, for those interested in a shorter option, the 5K race offers a mostly downhill course and features some of the most scenic views of the last 3.1 miles of the La Jolla half marathon course.

10/21/2026

Torrey Pines will find every weak link. 🏔️

Training for the La Jolla half marathon means more miles, more speed, and more hills. It also means the tight hip, the cranky ankle, and the pain you keep running through. Ignore them long enough and they become the reason you watch race day from the sidelines.

That's why your race team should include a physical therapist who understands runners.

Meet Dr. Colbi Sheldon, PT, DPT, CSCS .with.drcolbi of The Physio Fix. She understands runners because she is one, with half marathons, full marathons, and two 50-mile ultras behind her.

Most PTs get you walking. Dr. Colbi gets you racing. Insurance-covered PT is built to get you back to daily life, and for a runner, that isn't the finish line. It's mile one. Dr. Colbi finds the reason behind your pain, strengthens everything from your head to your hips, ankles, and feet, and builds a plan around your race and your goals.

We've seen it firsthand. On February 7, our CMO Heidi Kinney finished a 32-mile 50K trail race. In July, she ruptured her Achilles so severely that it completely separated from her calf muscle, a musculotendinous junction rupture seen in only 4.9% of Achilles injuries. For months she couldn't use her left leg at all. She couldn't even walk.

The PT her insurance covered cared only about getting her walking again. Nobody was asking whether she would run again. So she hired Dr. Colbi. Today she's building strength every day, with the 2027 La Jolla Half Marathon in sight.

Your plan to the Cove:
1️⃣ Book a session with Dr. Colbi, in person or virtually
2️⃣ Find out what's behind the pain and get a plan built for your body
3️⃣ Train with confidence and finish strong at La Jolla Cove

📅 Book with Dr. Colbi: https://thephysiofix.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/43

🌐 Visit The Physio Fix: https://www.thephysiofix.com

10/15/2026

Your miles can change more than your life. They can help change a child's. 💙

When you stand at the starting line of the La Jolla Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, you may be thinking about your next personal best, the miles ahead, or that incredible finish at La Jolla Cove. But there's something else worth knowing.

Your race is helping make a difference in the lives of local children.

Every year, the La Jolla Half Marathon helps raise funds for the Kiwanis Club of La Jolla, which supports local nonprofit organizations dedicated to giving children the care, resources, and opportunities they deserve.

And this is what that impact looks like. ❤️

In this photo, our Race Director, Bart, joins members of the La Jolla Kiwanis community to celebrate funds raised through the race that will go directly toward supporting children in our area.

Behind that check are thousands of runners who chose to show up, challenge themselves, and become part of something much bigger than race day.

Because the greatest reward isn't always the medal waiting at the finish line. Sometimes, it's knowing your miles helped make someone else's future a little brighter.

On May 15, 2027, we invite you to run the La Jolla Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K. Come for the breathtaking coastline, the challenge, and the memories. Leave knowing you've helped make a difference.

💙 Run for yourself. Make a difference for them.

🏃 REGISTER TODAY: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=116383

Who would you love to share this experience with? Tag your running partner below and make your miles matter together!

10/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce Cunningham Running as the Official Training Partner for the 2027 La Jolla Half Marathon, 10K & 5K!

Whether you're taking on the half marathon, 10K, or 5K, every runner needs a plan. To help you tackle our iconic course with confidence, Cunningham Running will provide course-specific training tips, expert guidance, and coaching support every step of the way to the finish line.

Stay tuned for downloadable training plans and coaching resources dropping November 1st!

Get ready to stack those consistent training weeks. See you at the start line in May!

Download the free La Jolla training plan or explore 1:1 coaching options at https://cunninghamrunning.com/contact

08/20/2026

MEET OUR NEXT 2027 RACE AMBASSADOR!

Give a massive welcome to Michelle Sookie ()!

At 22, Michelle tore her ACL playing competitive soccer and spent 11 years believing sports were completely off the table. Today, with a rebuilt ACL and a renewed drive, she is 33 years old, thriving, and the healthiest version of herself!

From 5Ks and trail runs to tackling two half marathons this year, Michelle runs to show her kids what true resilience looks like—proving that setbacks never have to stop you. Beyond her own training, she’s building up her local community as co-host of an all-female 5K every Monday in Escondido alongside .

"Sometimes the things you thought were impossible are just the things you haven’t tried again yet." — Michelle

CELEBRATE WITH 20% OFF! Ready to overcome your own 'impossible' and join us on the starting line in 2027? Lock in the lowest price for next year using Michelle’s discount code at checkout:

🎟️ Code: Sookie20 (Saves you 20%!)

👇 Drop a welcome comment for Michelle below and go give her a follow at !

08/14/2026

MEET OUR NEXT 2027 RACE AMBASSADOR!

Give it up for the amazing Lasley Perez ()!

For Lasley, running is so much more than miles on a GPS watch—it’s her form of therapy, her stress release, and the bridge that connected her to an incredible running community.

Having run since high school, Lasley is officially thriving in her 30s as the healthiest version of herself! With 3 half marathons and 2 full marathons under her belt, she also took her passion a step further by co-founding Sisters Run Clubalongside her sister to build a women-only space that empowers runners to become the absolute best version of themselves.

As a 2027 Ambassador, Lasley is on a mission to inspire everyone—especially all the moms out there—to prove that we can do anything we set our minds to.

"Sign up for that race and let's run together!" — Lasley

CELEBRATE WITH 20% OFF! Ready to take Lasley’s advice and get on the starting line with us in 2027? Lock in your spot for next year at the lowest price possible using her discount code:

🎟️ Code: Lasley20 (Saves you 20% at checkout!)

👇 Drop a welcome comment for Lasley below and go give her a follow at !

08/13/2026

NEW 2027 AMBASSADOR ALERT!

Join us in giving a massive welcome to Yaneli, one of our official 2027 La Jolla Race Ambassadors! 🏃‍♀️✨

If you told Yaneli five years ago that she’d be conquering marathons today, she never would’ve believed it. Fast forward through nearly five years of consistent grit, three marathons, and countless half marathons—running has completely transformed her life.

To Yaneli, running is pure happiness. It’s her time to reset, build strength, and prove that any goal is possible with the right mindset. But she didn't stop at her own miles—she co-founded Sisters Run Club () to build an inspiring, supportive community that empowers women in their running journeys every single week! 👟💪

We couldn't be more excited to have her positive energy on our team as we gear up for 2027.

🎉 CELEBRATE WITH 20% OFF! 🎉 Ready to chase your next big finish line with us? Lock in the lowest price for 2027 right now using Yaneli’s exclusive code at checkout:

🎟️ Code: Yaneli20 (Saves you 20%!)

👇 Drop a welcome comment below & go give her a follow at !

06/25/2026

Are you passionate about this race, running, and the community around you? We want to hear from you.

The 2027 La Jolla Half Marathon Ambassador Program is now open — and we're looking for runners from every corner of the world, every background, and every pace group. All shapes, all sizes, all personalities. What matters is that you love this race and the people you run with.

As an ambassador, you're not just representing one of San Diego's most celebrated races — you're the reason someone else crosses this finish line (and help them finish their goal). You inspire your friends, your running groups, and your followers. You give them a reason to show up. And your own race experience gets richer because of it.

If you have enthusiasm for La Jolla, strong connections in your running community, and a genuine desire to bring people into something worth running — this is your program.

👉Apply today: lajollahalfmarathon.com/ambassador-program

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