Outdoor events near San Diego, California
50 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of San Diego over the next three months: 40 races, 6 group outings and classes, and 4 ranger-led or guided programs. 8 are this weekend. A typical October day in San Diego reaches about 78°F and drops to 58°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 8 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 50 upcoming
- 8 this weekend
- October: 22
- November: 16
- December: 12
- half marathon · 5K · 10KCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSat, Oct 10 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 6.8 mi from San Diego
- half marathon · 5K · 10KCookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSat, Oct 10 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 6.8 mi from San Diego
- 5KSan Diego - HFTC 5kSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AMSan Diego · 5.0 mi from San Diego
Nearby · sankeytms, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)RaceBikes & Beers San DiegoSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AMSan Diego · 7.0 mi from San Diego- Guided tourNature WalkSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · +2 more datesSilver Strand State Beach · 12 mi from San DiegoFree
- Guided tourGuided Walking Tour of CabrilloSat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM · +10 more datesCabrillo National Monument · 12 mi from San DiegoFree
Nearby · sergei.gussev, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Ranger programBirds at Sunset: A Free Public Event at Tijuana EstuarySat, Oct 10 · 3:00 PMTijuana Slough NWR · 17 mi from San Diego- 5K2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5KSun, Oct 11 · 6:40 AMSan Diego · 6.2 mi from San Diego
- RaceThe Color Run | San Diego 2026Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 AMChula Vista · 17 mi from San Diego
- RaceLake Hodges Trail FestivalSat, Oct 17 · 7:00 AMPiedras Pintadas Trailhead, San Diego · 15 mi from San Diego
- 5K2026 San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5KSat, Oct 17 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 7.5 mi from San Diego
- Walk or hikeHIKE SANTA MARGARITA TRAILSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMSan Diego · 22 mi from San Diego
- 5KMOB 5K Run Walk For FunSun, Oct 18 · 7:00 AMBonita · 12 mi from San Diego
- RaceLake Hodges Trail DuathlonSun, Oct 18 · 7:00 AMPiedras Pintadas Trailhead, San Diego · 15 mi from San Diego
- 5KSD HipHop 5kSun, Oct 18 · 8:00 AMSan Diego · 8.1 mi from San Diego
Nearby · Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)Walk or hikeHILL YEAH! Cycling Festival, Swap and RideSun, Oct 18 · 8:00 AMVista · 23 mi from San Diego- RaceMutt RunSat, Oct 24 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 2.4 mi from San Diego
- Walk or hikeWitches PaddleThu, Oct 29 · 5:30 PMFiddler's Cove Marina, Coronado · 10 mi from San Diego
- half marathon · 5K · 10KPB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSat, Oct 31 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 6.8 mi from San Diego
- half marathon · 5K · 10KHalloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSat, Oct 31 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 6.8 mi from San Diego
- Walk or hikeFilthy 50+ - MTB Ride with BenefitsSat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AMEscondido · 22 mi from San Diego
- 5KTierrasanta Monster Dash 5k Run & Run/WalkSat, Oct 31 · 3:30 PMTierrasanta Recreation Center, San Diego · 2.9 mi from San Diego
- Guided tourGuided Bird WatchingFri, Nov 6 · 9:30 AM · +2 more datesCabrillo National Monument · 12 mi from San DiegoFree
- Walk or hikeRide the PointSat, Nov 7 · 7:00 AMSan Diego · 8.1 mi from San Diego
- RaceJakes & Del Mar Lifeguard Association Fun Run/WalkSat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AMDel Mar · 13 mi from San Diego
- half marathon · 12K · 5K · 10 mileSilver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San DiegoSun, Nov 8 · 7:00 AMCoronado · 9.5 mi from San Diego
- RaceSri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race San DiegoSun, Nov 8 · 7:00 AMMiramar Reservoir, San Diego · 7.2 mi from San Diego
- half marathon · 5KThrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5KSat, Nov 14 · 7:15 AMSan Diego · 6.2 mi from San Diego
- half marathon · 5K · 10KRun for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSat, Nov 14 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 6.8 mi from San Diego
- half marathon · 5K · 10KVeterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSat, Nov 14 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 6.8 mi from San Diego
- Walk or hikeHike: Potato Chip RockSat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AMRamona, CA 92065, ramona · 22 mi from San Diego
- 5K · 10KGrateful Run 5K/10KSun, Nov 22 · 7:15 AMSan Diego · 7.5 mi from San Diego
- RaceSan Diego-North County Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 7:15 AMSan Diego · 15 mi from San Diego
- 5K25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5KThu, Nov 26 · 7:15 AMBalboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego · 5.8 mi from San Diego
- RaceThankful Paws Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMBonita · 12 mi from San Diego
- RaceCoronado Turkey Trot presented by Rady Children’s Hospital AuxiliaryThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMTidelands Park, Coronado · 9.5 mi from San Diego
- half marathon · 5K · 10KCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSat, Nov 28 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 6.2 mi from San Diego
- 5KTurkey Trot 5k Fun RunSat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AMSan Diego · 4.6 mi from San Diego
- RaceDIRTY 30 XL - GRAVEL vs MTBSat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AMEscondido · 18 mi from San Diego
- RaceE-DIRTY CROSS - E-MTB RACESat, Dec 5 · 9:20 AMEscondido · 18 mi from San Diego
Nearby · jjes84, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)RaceOhana Holiday RunSun, Dec 6 · 8:30 AMSan Diego · 7.5 mi from San Diego- RaceFestival Of Lights RunSun, Dec 6 · 8:30 AMLa Jolla · 6.2 mi from San Diego
- half marathonThe Improve Every Day Half MarathonSat, Dec 12 · 6:00 AMSan Diego · 6.8 mi from San Diego
- half marathon · 5K · 10KRun for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSat, Dec 12 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 6.2 mi from San Diego
- Race2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CASun, Dec 13 · 7:00 AMSan Diego · 7.2 mi from San Diego
- 5K · 10K‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 AMEscondido · 21 mi from San Diego
- half marathon · 5KSan Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5KSat, Dec 19 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 12 mi from San Diego
Nearby · Floatjon, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)half marathon · 5K · 10KNew Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSat, Dec 26 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 8.1 mi from San Diego- half marathon · 5K · 10KA Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSat, Dec 26 · 7:30 AMSan Diego · 8.1 mi from San Diego
- 5KPort of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/WalkMon, Dec 28 · 7:45 AMSan Diego · 7.0 mi from San Diego
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
