Mermaid Half Marathon San Diego: Support Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and Children in Need

Get ready to run for a cause! On Saturday, March 8, join the Mermaid Series, an inspiring race series uplifting and empowering women of all ages and capabilities, as they partner with San Diego-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts to help children in need.

The Mermaid Series’ San Diego Half Marathon will take place at Tecolote South Shores in beautiful Mission Bay. Every registration donation directly funds surgeries for disadvantaged children, helping them heal, grow and thrive. Use code FRESHSTART when you register to receive an exclusive 10% off your entry.

Lace up your running shoes, join us in making a difference and help us give children the fresh start they deserve!

PACKET PICKUP
​We highly recommend you pick up your race packet PRIOR to race day! This is the best way to keep your race morning stress free and keep a smile on your face! Participants always ask if they can pick up their friends packet and YES, you can pick up a friends bib number and shirt provided you bring a copy (digital picture or photocopy) of their drivers license. (YOU MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR PHOTO ID, NO EXCEPTIONS)

Thursday
Location: Road Runners Sport
Address: 5553 Copely Drive, San Diego
Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
You must have a photo ID in order to pick up your packet
(Packets will not be available prior to 2:00 pm)

Friday
Location: Tecolote Shores
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
You must have a photo ID in order to pick up your packet
(Packets will not be available prior to 11:00 a.m.)

RACE DAY - Saturday
Location: Tecolote Shores
Time: 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
You must have a photo ID in order to pick up your packet
**Bibs for the girls 1.5 mile dash will be available at Tecolote Shores until 9:45 am

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

The start and finish line is located at Tecolote Shores on the grass area adjacent to the Mission Bay Playground.There are several options for parking near Tecolote Shores. All the parking options are first come, first serve so we encourage you to arrive early. Next to the parking area is the approximate distance to the Start / Finish area.

Parking on E. Mission Bay Drive: (0 to 1 mile) Street parking on E. Mission Bay Drive is available in front of Tecolote Shores and to the north of the Start / Finish area. These spaces are expected to fill up first. Note, the spaces in front of Tecolote Shores are "Back In Only" so please be careful when backing into the spots.

Tecolote Shores North Parking Lot: (.1 mile) Lmited number of spaces at the Tecolote Shores North parking lot. Again, these will fill up quickly so if you are arriving after 6:15 am we anticipate this lot will be full.

Playa Pacifica Parking Lot: (.5 mile) There are several parking areas at Playa Pacifica with approximately 150 spaces.

Playa Pacifica North Parking Lot: (.9 mile) One of the larger parking lots with approximately 200 spaces.

E. Mission Bay Dr, Just South of Clairemont Dr: (1.3 miles) Easy access from Hwy 5 and the Clairemont Dr Exit. Has approximately 80 spots

E. Mission Bay Dr, Just North of Clairemont Dr: (1.5 miles) Easy access from Hwy 5 and the Clairemont Dr Exit. Has approximately 250 spots

Sun Runner Parking Lot: (.5 miles) Dirt parking lot located to the South of Sea World Dr and E. Mission Bay Drive / Pacific Hwy. We recommend this as a backup lot only because it does not have defined parking spaces. We will have rows coned off for parking to help with the parking flow. Please reference this parking map. To get to the Start / Finish you will need to walk and cross over Sea World Drive and then follow E. Mission Bay Drive to the Start / Finish.