Balboa Park
April 2023
Race for Autism
CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES! The Race for Autism Returns to Balboa Park April 1, 2023 Kick off Autism Acceptance Month by participating in the Race for Autism SUPERHERO 5K Run/ Walk in beautiful Balboa Park!
May 2023
Best Buddies Friendship Walk
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). Join 40,000 walkers across the country to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.
MARCH FOR BABIES
Together, we will continue to fight that everyone is born healthy regardless of wealth, race or geography, but we can’t do it alone. We need you! Start by registering today and walk with us on May 20th! If you have any questions about joining our event, creating a fundraising team, sponsoring our event, or would like more information, please contact Jes Wade, 858.300.6402 or jwade@marchofdimes.org. You can visit our Facebook page to learn more about San Diego March of Dimes
June 2023
Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K, Marathon and Half-Marathon
There's a distance for everyone! The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series infuses music with running for a world-class experience that'll keep you moving for miles. A rhythm, a tempo, a heartbeat—we were founded on the promise of turning a marathon into a party on the run. Headphones, iPhones, boomboxes, playlists, set lists, garage bands and Grammy winners. Cheerleader chants, DJ rants, Music that moves you in all shapes and forms. We don’t care where the beat comes from, just that you’re motivated…
Requires Admission
Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K, Marathon and Half-Marathon
There's a distance for everyone! The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series infuses music with running for a world-class experience that'll keep you moving for miles. A rhythm, a tempo, a heartbeat—we were founded on the promise of turning a marathon into a party on the run. Headphones, iPhones, boomboxes, playlists, set lists, garage bands and Grammy winners. Cheerleader chants, DJ rants, Music that moves you in all shapes and forms. We don’t care where the beat comes from, just that you’re motivated…
Requires Admission
July 2023
Pride 5K Run and Walk
The Pride 5K Run & Walk is always a highlight of Pride Week festivities. Last year, despite the pandemic, more than 1,300 runners and walkers, from around the world, participated and raised $24,000 for our charity partners. Registration will open in the Spring of 2023! We invite all runners and walkers to dress in your best rainbow gear. Every year, funds raised at the San Diego Pride 5K generate significant donations for our charity partners – San Diego Pride and…
Pride Parade
The annual San Diego Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 300,000 people. Cheer on colorful floats & parade participants as we celebrate and honor the LGBTQ community at the San Diego Pride Parade in Hillcrest. Thank you to our 2022 Parade Presenting Sponsor, Harrah’s Resort Southern California! If you are interested in sponsoring the 2023 Parade please contact kelcie@sdpride.org.
Pride Festival
It’s your time to be OUT and PROUD! The Pride Festival is San Diego’s largest 2-day event highlighting the best in LGBTQ entertainment, interactive exhibits, cultural presentations, and community resources.
Requires Admission
Pride Festival
It’s your time to be OUT and PROUD! The Pride Festival is San Diego’s largest 2-day event highlighting the best in LGBTQ entertainment, interactive exhibits, cultural presentations, and community resources.
Requires Admission
August 2023
Balboa Park 8 Miler
Let's get back to racing! Join us for the 69th edition of the Balboa Park 8 miler on August 5, 2023! The Balboa Park 8 Miler is the oldest race in San Diego and the only race that offers a full tour of Balboa Park! The race will start and finish in the Pan American Plaza, located in front of the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Participants will enjoy a unique and challenging route through Balboa Park's scenic landmarks,…
Requires Admission
America’s Finest Half Marathon
San Diego’s fastest and most scenic half marathon. Run from the Cabrillo National Monument atop the tip of Point Loma, along San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, Embarcadero, past the Star of India, through downtown San Diego to a rousing finish in historic Balboa Park.
Requires Admission
