Brendan Gregg, Sarah Anderson and Tim Simon claim 2026 San José Half Marathon Titles; Gregg Sets New Event Course Record

May 31, 2026

Spectacular San José morning welcomes thousands to Santana Row; event benefits Special Olympics Northern California; • 14th edition draws more than 5,200 participants across the Half Marathon, 8K, Speed City Mile and Game On, San José Kids Run

• Gregg (1:04:38, event record), Anderson (1:15:39) and Simon (1:56:04, chip time) win their respective races in the Men’s, Women’s, and Non-Binary categories for the 2026 San José Half Marathon.
• 14th edition draws more than 5,200 participants across the Half Marathon, 8K, Speed City Mile and Game On, San José Kids Run
• A week-long celebration of the San José running community culminates in a weekend festival along Santana Row
• Game On, San José Kids Run welcomes a record 500+ youth participants on Saturday’s race
• Funds raised went to support Special Olympics Northern California

SAN JOSÉ, Calif. – (May 31, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Brendan Gregg of West Sacramento and Sarah Anderson of Folsom won the Men’s and Women’s titles at the 2026 San José Half Marathon, with Gregg setting a new event course record of 1:04:38, and Anderson crossing the line in 1:15:39. Tim Simon of San José claimed the Non-Binary+ title in a chip time of 1:56:04. The 14th edition of the event, produced by Bay Area event company Run Local®, drew over 5,200 participants across the Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 8K (5 miles), Speed City Mile and Game On, San José Kids Run.

In the 8K, Nicholas Sciole of Valencia took the Men’s title in 25:50, Anh Bui of San Rafael won the Women’s race in 29:51, and Lumi Seibt of San José claimed the Non-Binary+ title in a chip time of 1:02:49.

Participants started at Santana Row on a spectacular San José morning, with the field led out by local low rider group Boulevard Bombs after a moment of silence to honor Billy Jimenez, long time Boulevard Bombs member and supporter of Run Local’s San Jose Half. The course wound through iconic San José landmarks, including the Municipal Rose Garden (deemed America’s Best Rose Garden), the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, the Historic Alameda District, the SAP Center & Downtown San José. Runners experienced the vibrant Mariachi Mile in the final stretch, celebrating San José’s rich Mexican heritage and Chicano culture.

Half Marathon runners also took on two new course experiences in 2026. At Mile 9.5, the Speed City Zone turned the historic Alameda into a personal racetrack, with timing mats clocking each runner’s flat-out quarter mile. Half Marathon winner, Gregg, topped the Men’s charts with a 49.35 while women’s Half Marathon runner-up Khia Kurtenbach of San sprinted to a 58.01.

At Mile 8.5, runners 21 and over also had the option to peel off the course into the San Pedro Square Fun Route Detour through Dr. Funk and O’Flaherty’s, where the first 200 enjoyed a Tropical Second Wind Jell-O shot and $4.08 beers, a nod to the 408-area code.

Back at Santana Row, runners and walkers were welcomed by a Finish Line Festival, with early hours at many restaurants and additional retail experiences across the property. All participants received a unique Finisher’s Medal and a 100% fair trade cotton Event Shirt by Known Supply.

“What an incredible morning to celebrate San José and every runner, walker, volunteer and family who took part this weekend. From the energy at Santana Row to the Mariachi Mile to the kids who lined up for the very first time on Saturday, this is exactly what we set out to build when we reimagined this event in 2024, a true hometown celebration that belongs to everyone in San José. Thank you to Santana Row, Special Olympics Northern California, Game On, San José, the City of San José and all of our partners who help bring this event to life.”

— J.T. Service, Managing Partner, Run Local Ventures

2026 San José Half Marathon Winners

Half Marathon (13.1 miles)

* Event Record

8K (5 miles)

Speed City Mile (1 mile)

San José Run Week

Festivities began on Monday, May 25 with San José Run Week, a celebration of the city’s run clubs and community. Each evening leading into race weekend, a different local crew hosted a community run open to all paces and abilities, culminating to Saturday morning’s San José Shakeout Run led by Too Legit Fitness, the Half Marathon Pace Team, at Santana Row.

Speed City Mile & Game On, San José Kids Run

On Saturday, May 30, Santana Row turned into a track. At 9:00 a.m., the Speed City Mile featured a winner-take-all heat of top prep athletes from across the area, with Kenzie Culbertson of Aptos (5:14) and Matthew Gray of Sunnyvale (4:34) each taking home $500 in prize money.

At 10:00 a.m., the Game On, San José Kids Run brought a record 500+ youth participants who participated for free thanks to Game On, San José, the citywide youth sports and community engagement initiative of the San José Sports Authority and San José 26.

Thank You Partners

The 2026 San José Half Marathon & 8K was proudly supported by Santana Row, San José 26, San José Sports Authority, ZENNI, Fremont Bank, Pacific Ridge Builders, Villa Sport, Kalos, Creekside San José, Fractel, Runna, Running Warehouse, Known Supply, VOLI, PLEZi, GU, PBfit, Telemundo Bay Area, Mix 106.5, Bay Country, O’Flaherty’s & Dr. Funk.

Thank you to the City of San José, San José Police Department, Santa Clara County EMS, American Medical Response and the over 400 volunteers who supported the event.

For full results, visit sanjosehalfmarathon.com

Fast Facts: 2026 San José Half Marathon & 8K

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About Run Local®

Founded in 2012, Run Local’s mission is to inspire movement in your community™. It has produced events in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California, including the Oakland Marathon (March), the San José Half Marathon & 8K (May/June) and the Santa Barbara Half presented by HOKA & 5K (November). Each of its events celebrate the local running community, artists and the unique diversity of each region. For more information, visit runlocalevents.com and join us on social @runlocalevents.

Media Contact: David Monico | david@soulfocussports.com