Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 at 8:00am
San Diego's Longest Running Tradition
The Balboa Park 8 Miler is entering its 71st year of competition. Started by San Diego Track Club in 1955 it is now one of the oldest races in the united states. To keep the history of the legendary course only 2,000 participants are permitted entry each year! Join Today to be part of San Diego's Longest Running Tradition!
The Balboa Park 8 Miler is the longest consecutively run race in San Diego (71 years old!) and the only one that offers a full tour of Balboa Park! The race will start and finish in the Pan American Plaza, located in front of the Comic-Con Museum. Participants will enjoy a unique and challenging route through Balboa Park’s scenic landmarks, trails, bridges and windy roads! Check out the full course map to see all the unique landmarks runners will pass during the race!
Participants Receive:
Official Balboa Park 8 Miler T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Chip-Timed Results
Free Photos
Prizes & Awards:
All Balboa Park 8 Miler finishers will receive a custom medal. Additionally we will present age group awards to the following categories (male & female): top 3 overall, 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.
Note: Top 3 overall Male & Female winners will be based on gun time (first to cross the finish line). All Age-Group winners will be based on chip time.
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Race Start: 7:00am
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:00am - Check In Opens
7:00am - RACE STARTS
9:10am - Awards Ceremony
10:00am - Event Concludes
Race Fee: $75-$80
