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City to the Sea 5K

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San Luis Obispo, CA, USA · October 18, 2026·
clear-night54°·56° high·Calm·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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54°at start
71° high
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Comfortable temps, big temp swing

Mild 54°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 71°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses.

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Race Info

The Avila-Seaside 5K is a 3.1-mile course that starts and finishes at Avila Beach Resort on California's Central Coast. It winds through the streets of Avila Beach and briefly joins the shaded Bob Jones Trail, with views of the beach, harbor and Pacific Ocean along about 60 percent of the route. The terrain is mostly flat apart from one short hill near the middle, and sea lions, otters and whales are sometimes seen from the course.

Race weekend

Sunday, October 18
7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
7:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2026 City to the Sea 5K?

The 2026 City to the Sea 5K will be held on Sunday October 18, 2026.

What is the time limit for the City to the Sea 5K?

The time limit for the City to the Sea 5K is 1 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 City to the Sea 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 86°F and a low of 54°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 13 years of data
Avg Temp
52°F
L:52° H:53°
RunScore
9
Conditions
Rain Freq
15%
2 of 13 yrs
Wind2mph
Dew46°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-night
54°/56°-
10
2025
rain
55°/56°Light
7
2019
clear-night
41°/43°-
10
2018
cloudy
60°/60°-
7
2017
clear-night
49°/49°-
10
2012
clear-night
56°/57°-
8
2011
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50°/52°-
10
2010
clear-night
57°/61°-
8
2008
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43°/43°-
10
2007
partly-cloudy-night
47°/48°-
10
2005
clear-night
51°/52°-
10
2004
cloudy
61°/61°Light
6
2003
clear-night
52°/52°-
10