America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, CA, USA · August 16, 2026

72°·76° high·Breezy·Dry

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76° high

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Runners will face a starting temperature of 68°F, rising to 74°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 72%. Winds will be light at 9 mph from the W, providing minimal impact. Competitors should consider starting conservatively and staying hydrated to manage the heat 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 76°F and a low of 72°F with a 10% 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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