City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5k

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City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5k

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The Central Coast's Premier Half Marathon & 5k Thank you for your support! There is one challenging climb on this otherwise gentle course.

November 21, 2021
Since 1995, City to the Sea has been the premier fundraiser for the Cuesta College track and field and cross-country teams. Your race registration helps ensure that the athletes can continue training and racing in one of the California Community College's preeminent track and cross-country programs. HALF MARATHON (13.1 MILES)
The City to the Sea half marathon course is a point-to-point race that starts in downtown San Luis Obispo. The course winds through the city, takes runners along scenic backroads, including the Bob Jones Trail, and ends alongside the Pacific Ocean, with incredible view of the Pacific Ocean, in the coastal community of Pismo Beach. SEASIDE 5K (3.1 MILES)
Our Seaside 5k course (3.1 miles) is out-and-back and begins and ends in Pismo Beach at Dinosaur Caves Park, near the finish expo for the half marathon. The scenic course winds through the beautiful neighborhoods of Shell Beach with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. More information on the 2021 event can we found at www.citytothesea.org.

10/14/2026

The Running Warehouse Hype Tunnel is making its debut. 👀🔥

Running Warehouse 🤝 adidas are bringing the energy to mile 13 this Sunday! ⚡️🎊

📍 Avila Beach Resort Fairgrounds (Mile 13)
☕ Free coffee, cowbells + a sign-making station

🚗 Parking is limited, so please carpool if possible. The Avila Beach Resort’s 10th Fairway will be closed from 7–8 AM during the 5K. Plan ahead, drive safely, and be patient!

Round up your friends & family and get ready to CHEER. 📣🗣️We want runners to feel the love all the way to the finish line. 🎉🏁

10/09/2026

Say hello to your 2026 race weekend lineup 🏁📣🪩

Packet pickup, shuttles, our newly added on-course entertainment, hype tunnels, & details on your aid stations.🌊🎸🎉

Swipe through, save this for later, and keep an eye on your inbox for more race details coming your way this weekend! 📧📲

8️⃣ more days!!!

10/06/2026

WE’RE SHAKING IT OUT. 🌊👟✨

Join us Saturday, October 17 for a 5k shakeout run with runsloclub, Running Warehouse + adidas Running 🤝👟

Test out adidas running shoes & get a few easy miles in before race day. 😎 Plus…shakeout participants will have priority pickup access. 👀

Want in? 🌊👟RSVP via the link in our bio to participate and be included in priority pickup. 🔗

Lock in y’all. We have quite a few more exciting announcements coming down the pipeline. 😉

10/04/2026

✌️WEEKS OUT! 😎

Folks, race weekend is just around the corner and we cannot wait to welcome you to the Central Coast’s most iconic Half Marathon & 5k. 🌊

Stay tuned over the final few weeks for information on packet pickup, our “on-the-course experience” 👀, our participant t-shirt reveal, aid stations, post-race festival and more! 🙌🏼

Visit our website for current information on packet pickup timing, hotel information, bag drop and shuttle info. ⏱️🎒🚐

09/29/2026

YOUR 2026 C2S MEDAL IS HERE. 🏅🔥

Designed by Zachary Litoff & inspired by the place we get to call home.

The Fremont Theatre Fremont Theater | SLO, CA
The Central Coast 🌞🌴⛰️🦭
The road from SLO to Avila Beach 🌆→🌊

This one’s for the journey.

Huge shout-out to Badges And Medals | Premium Custom Awards for bringing our medals to life and creating this awesome reveal clip!🏅We’re so excited to see these beauties making their way to 3,500 finishers on October 18! ⭐️

09/20/2026

4 WEEKS TO GO. 🏙️→🌊

28 DAYS / 672 HOURS.

The countdown to the sold out 2026 City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5k is ON. 🔥

09/13/2026

For the 2ND consecutive year…THE 2026 C2S Running Warehouse HALF MARATHON IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!!!🔥

3,000 runners. 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃
5 weeks to go. ⏰
One epic journey from downtown San Luis Obispo to Avila Beach 🌇 → 🌊

This is officially the LARGEST field in race history. Y’all are now a part of it. 🤝

See you at the start line. 🌊😎

09/12/2026

We are this → 🤏 close to selling OUT the City to the Sea Half Marathon!! 🤯⏳🚨

Hurry & snag one of the last spots to be a part of the epic journey from the City to the Sea! 🌊

09/07/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE 💥

Pricing increases at midnight tonight and the City to the Sea Half Marathon, presented by Running Warehouse, is now 97% full. 🤯🌊

Don’t miss your chance to be part of race day.

Address

Higuera Street And Court St
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Website

https://citytothesearun.com/

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