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Balboa Park 8 Miler
by San Diego Running Co
roadSaturday, August 1, 2026
Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
distances
8 Miles
The 72nd annual Balboa Park 8 Miler is San Diego's longest consecutively run race, founded by San Diego Track Club in 1955. Chip-timed and capped at 2,000 runners, the course winds through the scenic gardens, bridges, and roads of Balboa Park.
course details
8 Miles
terrain: mixedcourse: The only race offering a full tour of Balboa Park, starting and finishing at Pan American Plaza. Course crosses multiple bridges, passes the San Diego Zoo, and winds through park trails, bridges, and roads.elevation: +400 ft
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start location
Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park · 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
tags
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