Registration Fees

In-Person Event

• Saturday, July 18, 2026

Race Shirts and Finisher’s Medal

Every participant will receive a beautiful, top-quality, short-sleeve shirt, and a finisher’s medal.  Bib pick-up will not be available on race day.  In-person participants must pick up their bib and shirt at one of our two packet pick-up events on Thursday, July 16 or Friday, July 17.    Participants may elect to have their bib mailed for a fee during the registration process. 

Virtual participants will receive their shirt and medal by mail; mailing will occur the week of July 13 2026. We will do all we can to ensure you receive the shirt size you request.  Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee sizes, nor can we offer size exchanges.

Refunds

As this is a charity event, we are unable to offer refunds or transfers on entry fees.

You can now register and run as a team! There’s no limit to the number of people on your team and no restrictions on gender– but you must have at least 4 to qualify for scoring; the 4 fastest times on your team will count for scoring.  Sign up with your friends and participate together!

You may pick up your bib and registration packet  on Thursday, July 16th or Friday, July 17th.   

There is limited Race Day Bib Pick up.  

PRE-RACE BIB PICK UP

• Thursday, July 16   4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• Friday, July 17        2:00pm – 6:30pm
• Location – The LGBT Center
  • 3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest 

RACE DAY – BIB PICK UP

• Saturday, July 18  6:30 am – 7:30 am
  • Richmond & University Streets.  Please be aware that there is construction in the neighborhood

RACE DAY ACTIVITIES

• Pre-race activities & Vendor Village  starts at 6:45 am
• Bag Check 

What if I can’t pick up my bib packet?

Not to worry!  You can have someone else pick up your bib number and race shirt for you. They must come with a photocopy or picture of your ID – no exceptions. 

Are you participating virtually? 

We’ll be mailing your packets out the week of July 13, 2026.  Do the happy dance when it arrives and run and walk anywhere you like and share your pics with us!  (If you are signed up virtually, we will not have your packet at Pick up)

Transportation, Directions & Parking

The race staging area is currently planned to be at University Avenue & Richmond Street in Hillcrest (near 3843 Richmond Street)

Parking will be virtually non-existent within 1/4 mile or more and there are many road closures.  If you are driving, please allow ample time due to the traffic and early road closures.

FREE SHUTTLE TO RACE START AND PARADE  RUNS FROM  7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Parking is available at the Old Naval Hospital Parking Lot located at Park Blvd and Presidents Way.  The free shuttle will transport you to/from the parking lot to parade start area. The Shuttle drop-off is at Essex and Richmond Street, one block south of University Avenue. 

Race Day Gear Check

• You may check your gear on race morning at the Gear Check area.
• Don’t pack valuables and keep in mind the race organizers are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Safety

• Baby joggers are allowed, but for safety reasons will be asked to start behind all other participants.
• Bicycles, inline skates, motorized scooters, skateboards, are not allowed. Pets are not allowed unless it’s a service animal.

Course Support

• Restrooms: Portable restrooms will be available at the staging area.
• Water will be available at the start, the finish and at one location on the course.

Awards

• 5K: Top 3 in each age division, male/female/non-binary.
  (12 & Under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
• Every participant will receive a finisher’s medal.

Timing

The race uses chip timing. Your results will be available the day of the event and also online.  

Why do we participate? Because it’s super fun! Also, because we’re doing good for the San Diego Community. This event supports or charity partners:

• The Center’s Youth Housing Project
• San Diego Pride Community Grants

In 2024 your support led to $65,000 worth of donations to our charity partners, with your participation this year, we’re targeting even more!

The San Diego Pride 5K is an out and back course, starting and finishing on University Ave and Richmond Street in Hillcrest. You’ll run/walk west on University following the San Diego Pride Parade route, turning south (left) on 6th Ave. You’ll then enter Balboa Park, you’ll hit the halfway turnaround point. Retrace your route back, north on 6th then east on University, and cross the finish line smiling for all the photos.

The San Diego Pride 5K is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and Community Heroes. If you or your company would like to be a sponsor or arrange for a corporate team, please check out our Sponsor information here. You can also contact us at priderun5k@frwsd.org

• Set-up: 5:30 – 7:30am
• During the run/walk: 6:30 – 9:30am
• Tear down/clean up:  9 – 11am