- Race for Autism Superhero 5K and 1-mile Family Walk - April 6, 2024
Kick off Autism Acceptance Month at the 20th annual Race for Autism in beautiful Balboa Park. This family-friendly event attracts thousands of superheroes from all across San Diego to promote awareness, shine a spotlight on neurodiversity and inclusion efforts, and raise funds to support local autism programs and initiatives. Registration includes a race T-shirt, commemorative medal and bib. Event includes music, refreshments, children’s activities and an informational resource fair with 50+ autism vendors. www.raceforautism.org - Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run - February 4, 2024
Tidelands Park, Coronado. www.valentinesday10k.com - Mermaid Half Marathon San Diego - February 24, 2024
Enjoy a flat and fun run/walk along Mission Bay. Choose from 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Mermaid Dash (ages 6-8 and 9-12). The Mermaid Dash is a great way to introduce kids to running and walking. www.mermaidseries.com/mermaid-half-marathon-san-diego - Sunrise Marathon 5K - March 9, 2024
Wake up to a burst of fresh air and the sight of the sun cresting the horizon at our exclusive Run at Sunrise event! All ages, all paces are welcome. Join this mix of competition and leisure, all for a good cause—we donate entries to those who can't afford it, spreading the joy of running far and wide. 5K registration: 7:30 am, Family 1 Mile Fun Run: 7:30 am, Half-Marathon: 8 am, 10K registration: 8:30 am. Downtown San Diego. www.letsdothis.com/us/e/sunrise-marathon-san-diego-200290 - Hot Chocolate Run - March 10, 2024
Join the chocolate movement that's taking over the country! This race has it all — three distances (5K, 10K and 15 K), premium swag and a post-race chocolate experience like no other. To learn more and to purchase tickets for our San Diego event, visit: hotchocolate15k.com/city/san-diego. - Relay for Life (multiple locations) - August, 2024 (More details to come)
Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Team members take turns walking around a track or designated path for 6-24 hours depending on the length of the event. Each team must have a member on the track at all times through the duration of the event, to signify that cancer never sleeps and neither will the fight to end it. https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=relay_find_event -
Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk - February 3, 2024
Raise awareness and funds for children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, diseases and disorders. Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Rd., Carlsbad. Register: www.raceroster.com/events/2024/82316/warrior-spirit-5k-runwalk-and-family-festival -
FREE Muddy Dash 5K - 2024 details coming soon
Run, walk, crawl and slide as you get fabulously filthy. 8 am–12 noon. Parking, $20. Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. Register: www.muddydash.com -
The Cardiff Kook Run - February 11, 2024
Kick off Superbowl Sunday with an epic 5K/10K run on Hwy. 101. $50–$75. 101 E. D St., Encinitas. Register: www.thekookrun.com -
San Diego Humane Society Walk for Animals North County - March 16, 2024
The funds raised help to provide animals with shelter and lifesaving medical care, adopt pets into loving homes, rescue animals from cruelty and neglect and more. $10–$40. Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido. Register: www.sdhumane.org/support-us/fundraising/walk-for-animals - San Diego Humane Society Walk for Animals San Diego - May 4, 2024
The funds raised help to provide animals with shelter and lifesaving medical care, adopt pets into loving homes, rescue animals from cruelty and neglect and more. NTC Park at Liberty Station. www.sdhumane.org/support-us/fundraising/walk-for-animals/
Adrienne Sigeti is the editorial assistant at San Diego Family Magazine. She loves to participate in one of San Diego's many Turkey Trots on Thanksgiving Day.
Published January 2024
