One race. Three holidays. Endless vibes. Why pick just one when you can run through spooky season, gratitude, and holiday cheer all at once? The stores do it, now it’s our turn. Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash is the ultimate mashup of fright, feast, and festivity! Details Start Location : Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego – Google Maps Parking : Embarcadero Marina Park South offers on-site parking that is $2.50/hour between 10am and 8pm. There is also metered parking in the area. Event Schedule 6:00am – Bib pick-up opens at the start 6:30am – Half marathon start 7:30am – 5k & 10k start 10:00am – Course closes (3 hours, 30 minutes for the Half) Out and Back Course A 5k route is used for each race – route here More About the Course Our courses are not closed, which means that there are often runners, walkers, and others enjoying the day along with you. Safety is must and all runners must be considerate to other park and path users. On-course support : Courses have water stations along the
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Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 2026 — San Diego, CA
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to San Diego, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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