Over 1,500 San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown finishers expected at America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K

June 10, 2025

The Summer event will wrap up the annual challenge that features three San Diego-local races

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 10, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 48th annual America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K is returning to San Diego on Aug. 17, where over 1,500 runners are expected to complete the 2025 San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown race series. Those who accomplish the challenge will have completed any distance offered in three of In Motion Events’ keystone races within the same calendar year. The series kicks off with the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K in January, then the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K in March and concludes with the America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K. Registration for America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K is currently open.

America’s Finest City Half Marathon offers participants a stunning tour of San Diego on foot. Starting at the Cabrillo National Monument before winding its way to Balboa Park, runners enjoy some of the best sights San Diego has to offer. The 5K course is a flat and fast loop within iconic Balboa Park. With its early start time, race day provides participants the unique opportunity to enjoy the sun rising over San Diego, and complete the race during cooler temperatures. Race weekend also features a one-day expo/packet pickup event on Aug. 16, where participants pick up their race packets and friends and family are invited to join along and make inspirational race signs, take part in photo ops and shop exciting products and services. Race weekend then concludes with the Finish Line Festival in Balboa Park. The Festival will include a DJ, vendor booths, refreshments and the Ballast Point beer garden for participants aged 21 and older with proper ID.

“America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K is a special race for us. While creating a way for locals and visitors to explore historical areas of our beautiful city, the race itself has become a piece of history as it stands as the oldest half marathon in San Diego.” said Christine Adams, CEO of In Motion Events. “When we created the SoCal Triple Crown race series, it was obvious that the AFC race was the perfect event to wrap up the series.”

The San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown offers a trio of distinct race courses and scenery, highlighting notable areas of San Diego County. The unique challenge has attracted many athletes year after year, including more than 350 who are SoCal Triple Crown streakers, meaning they’ve completed the series at least two consecutive years in a row.

Those who complete the series take home four medals, one for each race, and an additional medal for completing the San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown. Race day will feature additional VIP benefits for 2025 San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown finishers, including an exclusive San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown tent with free snacks, beverages, post-race recovery assets and more.

For more information about In Motion Events, please visit www.inmotionevents.com, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT AMERICA’S FINEST CITY HALF MARATHON & 5K AND IN MOTION EVENTS

America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K is a scenic race through downtown San Diego with outstanding course support and entertainment. The race is produced by In Motion Events, a full-service, turnkey event marketing and management firm based in San Marcos. The family-owned and operated business has been working with Southern California-based races and events since 1981. In Motion Events’ mission is to produce the very best running and walking events possible that are a credit to their company, to their sponsors and the community in which they are held. For more information on In Motion Events, visit www.InMotionEvents.com.

ABOUT SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION

For 50 years, San Diego Foundation has been inspiring enduring philanthropy and enabling community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region. Our strategic priorities include advancing racial and social justice, fostering equity of opportunity, building resilient communities, and delivering world-class philanthropy to realize our vision of just, equitable and resilient communities. Since our founding in 1975, SDF and its donors have granted $2 billion to support nonprofit organizations strengthening our community. Join us in commemorating 50 years of impact – and looking toward the next 50. Learn more at SDFoundation.org.