About the Event
Enjoy a beautiful morning run (or walk) on a 5-mile loop course around a serene and scenic urban lake. Whether you're training for a Fall/Winter marathon or just want to test your endurance, this 6-hour race is an ideal choice (and a perfect opportunity for those seeking to go beyond the marathon distance for the first time). All paces are welcome!
in addition to the hydration, fuel and encouragement you'll get at the 4 aid stations, you'll be able to leave your own gear/nutrition in a secure area so you can reach for it on each lap.
The race is sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team and sanctioned by USATF.
About the Course
NEW for 2025! For the duration of the event, athletes will traverse a 5-mile loop (asphalt) around the lake, moving in a clockwise direction (no "small loop" at end of race). Chip timing will track each 5-mile loop. In the final 30 minutes of the race, if a participant wants to continue to one of the first two aid stations, they will be credited for this additional mileage (but will need to walk back to the main Start/Finish staging area. For a course map (and more details), see race website.
Features
The course is an asphalt loop circling the lake--mostly flat but with a few gentle hills. Athletes will move in a clockwise direction around the 5-mile perimeter. Pedestrians and bicycles traveling in the opposite direction are required to stay in a separate lane. Three aid stations will offer fuel and encouragement--and you'll be treated to a hearty lunch at the conclusion of the race! There are multiple restrooms along the course (4 permanent restrooms at one location plus several portable sani-huts along the course). Laps and mileage are counted via chip. Athletes will receive a t-shirt, medal, and Certificate of Achievement. Awards are given in the Open division (49/under), 50-59, and 60-69 age categories.
Entry Information
The 2025 race is limited to 70 participants. Please enter early to ensure your spot!
You can enter through UltraSignup or call the Race Director at 619-251-6321 to sign up via phone (with credit card). Alternatively, you can download the printed race entry form and mail it in with a check (see directions on race website).
Entries close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6 OR whenever the 70-person limit has been reached--whichever comes first.
Aid Stations and Restrooms
The course features four aid stations--one large one with ample food and drinks at the main staging area plus three smaller ones along the course with drinks and simple food items. At the main area, you can keep your own gear, drinks and supplements nearby. There are four permanent restrooms near the entrance to the lake as well as multiple portable toilets on the course. A medical doctor will be on site to address any issues that require non-emergency medical attention. For emergencies, we will call 911. We trust that you can manage your own blister care and minor aches/tiredness.
Transportation and Parking
As Lake Miramar is a popular place for recreation, the Parks Department does not allow special event parking on weekends. Race participants will need to park off-site. But don't let this deter you! There are multiple parking/transportation options nearby and the staging area is only about 1/3 mile from the lake entrance. (See race website for more details. Closer to the day of the race, all registered participants will receive detailed driving and parking instructions via email.)
Race Staging Area
The main staging area for the race is on the dam at the west end of the lake--about 1/3 mile from the entrance to the lake on Scripps Lake Drive. You'll be able to leave your personal gear and nutrition supplies here. Please allow enough time to walk to the staging area and still have time to check in, get your race bib, store your gear, etc. The race begins promptly at 7:00 a.m.
Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team
This 6-Hour Race is sanctioned by USATF and sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team (SCMT), well-known across the globe for an excellent standard of organization and enthusiastic athlete support. The international SCMT offers hundreds of races each year from weekly 2-mile fun runs to the world's longest sanctioned footrace of 3,100 miles (in New York). The team encourages people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to challenge themselves and to experience joy and community through sport. This San Diego event is organized by the local chapter, officially known as Sri Chinmoy Races.
Event's current local time: 5:10 PM PT
