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America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K

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San Diego, CA, USA · August 16, 2026

71°·77° high·Breezy·Dry

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71°at start

77° high

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Runners will face temperatures starting at 71°F and climbing to 75°F, with humidity at 78% and a dew point of 66°F. Winds will be moderate, coming from the WNW at 11 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. It's advisable to start conservatively and hydrate frequently to manage the heat and humidity effectively.

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San Diego’s most scenic half marathon - run from the Cabrillo National Monument atop the tip of Point Loma, along San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, Embarcadero, past the Star of India, through downtown San Diego to a rousing finish in historic Balboa Park. Source

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When is the 2026 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K?

The 2026 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K will be held on Sunday August 16, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 77°F and a low of 69°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 25 years of data

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75°F

L:68° H:75°

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1 of 25 yrs

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Dew62°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2025	66°/72°	-	59°
2024 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2024	68°/78°	-	63°
2023 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2023	72°/74°	Light	71°
2022 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	70°/72°	-	63°
2021 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	71°/79°	-	64°
2019 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2019	67°/73°	-	58°
2018 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2018	73°/81°	-	65°
2017 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	69°/74°	-	59°
2016 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2016	67°/76°	-	62°
2015 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	71°/84°	-	67°
2014 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	71°/79°	-	65°
2013 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	65°/69°	-	60°
2012 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	73°/82°	-	65°
2011 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	63°/70°	-	57°
2010 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	61°/67°	-	57°
2009 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2009	67°/72°	-	57°
2008 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	70°/77°	-	61°
2007 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2007	70°/80°	-	65°
2006 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2006	69°/75°	-	59°
2005 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2005	66°/71°	-	57°
2004 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	68°/71°	-	62°
2003 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2003	70°/78°	-	67°
2002 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2002	65°/68°	-	61°
2001 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2001	68°/74°	-	66°
2000 America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2000	68°/73°	-	65°

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