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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

Sat May 16, 2026 San Diego, CA 92014 US Directions

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Thursday May 14 - Set Up -

Thursday May 14 - General Setup at La Jolla Cove

May 14, 2026

Details

9-1 General Setup
1-4 General Setup
4-7 Stuffing 6500 swag bags for runners

Location

Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037. There are plenty of parking garages available, but volunteers will be able to find free all-day parking in the surrounding neighborhood, usually a 2- 5 minute walk away Arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift to allow time to find parking if you choose this option. Volunteer instructions and a parking map will be emailed a few days prior to the event.

Friday May 15 - Expo and Registration Day!

Friday Expo May 15: Race T-Shirt Pickup - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm/1:00 pm - 4:00 pm/4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

May 15, 2026

Location

Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037. There are plenty of parking garages available, but volunteers will be able to find free all-day parking in the surrounding neighborhood, usually a 2- 5 minute walk away Arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift to allow time to find parking if you choose this option. Volunteer instructions and a parking map will be emailed a few days prior to the event.

Friday Expo May 15: Bib and Swag Bag Pickup

May 15, 2026

Location

Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037. There are plenty of parking garages available, but volunteers will be able to find free all-day parking in the surrounding neighborhood, usually a 2- 5 minute walk away Arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift to allow time to find parking if you choose this option. Volunteer instructions and a parking map will be emailed a few days prior to the event.

Friday May 15 - Finish Line - Merchandising Tent

May 15, 2026

Details

Assist in stocking and sales of La Jolla Kiwanis Race Merch

Location

Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037. There are plenty of parking garages available, but volunteers will be able to find free all-day parking in the surrounding neighborhood, usually a 2- 5 minute walk away Arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift to allow time to find parking if you choose this option. Volunteer instructions and a parking map will be emailed a few days prior to the event.

Friday May 15 - Finish Line Volunteer Tent Manager

May 15, 2026

Saturday May 16 - Half Marathon Start Line

Saturday Race Day May 16- La Jolla Half Marathon Starting Line

May 16, 2026

Details

Helping with general Half Start duties, including gear check and registration. Includes volunteers from SCPA

Location

Del Mar Race Track
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Volunteers can reach the Half Marathon start line by exiting the I-5 at exit 36 onto Via De La Valle. Parking is complimentary for volunteers.

Saturday May 16 -Finish Line Volunteer Tent Manager

May 16, 2026

Saturday May 16 - 5K Start Line

Saturday Race Day May 16 - 5K Start Line -

May 16, 2026

Details

Helping with general 5K Start duties, including gear check and registration.

Location

UCSD Rec Coast Tennis Courts at La Jolla Shores Drive and Horizon Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
Volunteers can reach the 5k start line by exiting the I-5 at exit 28 or 28B onto La Jolla Village Drive. Arrive early to find parking in nearby neighborhood.

Saturday May 16 - Course Guides

Saturday Race Day May 16 - Course Guides

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

May 16, 2026

Details

All personnel meet at bathrooms at north end of parking lot at La Jolla Shores for trainig.
Then positioned at various spots throughout the race course in La Jolla Shores to direct runners through the turns. Can work as individuals or in pairs. If a parent/child combo wants to volunteer for this, the child can be 13. Otherwise all volunteers must be 16 and older.. Please email coordinator at lajollakiwanisvolunteers@gmail.com if you want to be paired with another registrant or if you are part of a parent/child combo.

Location

Meeting at North end of Boardwalk at La Jolla Shores Beach at 8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037. Park in the parking lot. After assignments, volunteers can drive to their specific locations in the neighborhood.

Saturday May 16 - Finish Line

Saturday Race Day May 16 - Guide Bus Loading

May 16, 2026

Location

Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037. There are plenty of parking garages available, but volunteers will be able to find free all-day parking in the surrounding neighborhood, usually a 2- 5 minute walk away Arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift to allow time to find parking if you choose this option. Volunteer instructions and a parking map will be emailed a few days prior to the event.

Saturday Race Day May 16 - Finish Line Cove General Area

May 16, 2026

Details

Includes Finish line, information booth, t-shirt distribution, merchandising, etc.

Location

Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037. There are plenty of parking garages available, but volunteers will be able to find free all-day parking in the surrounding neighborhood, usually a 2- 5 minute walk away Arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift to allow time to find parking if you choose this option. Volunteer instructions and a parking map will be emailed a few days prior to the event.

Saturday Race Day May 16 - Finish Line - Runner Gear Pickup

May 16, 2026

Saturday Race Day May 16 -Floaters

May 16, 2026

Details

Help keep park area free of small items like paper cups, bar wrappers, etc.

Location

Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037. There are plenty of parking garages available, but volunteers will be able to find free all-day parking in the surrounding neighborhood, usually a 2- 5 minute walk away Arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift to allow time to find parking if you choose this option. Volunteer instructions and a parking map will be emailed a few days prior to the event.

Saturday Race Day May 16 - Tear Down - 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

May 16, 2026

Details

Ability to lift 20-30 lb boxes and carry easy ups...a good workout!

Location

Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037. There are plenty of parking garages available, but volunteers will be able to find free all-day parking in the surrounding neighborhood, usually a 2- 5 minute walk away Arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift to allow time to find parking if you choose this option. Volunteer instructions and a parking map will be emailed a few days prior to the event.

Saturday Race Day May 16 - Finish Line - Merchandising Tent

May 16, 2026

Details

Assist in stocking and sales of La Jolla Kiwanis Race Merch

Location

Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037. There are plenty of parking garages available, but volunteers will be able to find free all-day parking in the surrounding neighborhood, usually a 2- 5 minute walk away Arrive at least 15 minutes before your shift to allow time to find parking if you choose this option. Volunteer instructions and a parking map will be emailed a few days prior to the event.

Saturday May 16 - Water Stations

Saturday Race Day May 16 - Water Station - Station 1 - ConnectMed

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

This water station is reserved for ConnectMed. Thank you for your support!

Saturday Race Day May 16 - Water Station - Station 2 - Bishops & UC High Key Clubs

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

This water station is reserved for Bishop's & UC High Key Club. Thank you for your support!

Water Station - Station 3 - Preuss Key Club & Friends

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Location

Location: Camino Del Mar at 4th Street / Del Mar Heights Road

Shift TIme: 5:30 to 8:30 am or until cleanup is complete
From I-5 exit Del Mar Heights heading west. Set up station
on the southwest corner of the intersection in the bike lane,
about 20' south of the stoplight. Ask officers, volunteer
guards for permission to pass as needed.

Parking: Surface streets west and south of the intersection of Stratford
Court and 4th Street.

First/Last Runner: 6:50/7:40

Saturday Race Day May 17 - Water Station - Station 4 - YMCA

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

This water station is reserved for YMCA. Thank You for your support!

Saturday Race Day May 17 - Water Station - Station 5 - Scripps Ranch Kiwanis & Friends

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Saturday Race Day May 17 - Water Station - Station 6 - La Jolla Rotary & Friends

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

This water station is reserved for the La Jolla Rotary & F45. Thank you for your support!

Location

Shift Time: 5:30 to 9:55 am or until cleanup is complete

Location: North Torrey Pines Road south of Science Park Road

Directions: From I-5 exit Genesee westbound. Veer right onto North Torrey Pines Road. Make a U-turn at Science Park Road. Set
up water station on west side of N. Torrey Pines along the
curb just nort of Scripps Center Shiley Center for Integrative
Medicine, Shiley Pavillion.

Parking: Scripps Clinic parking lot.

First/Last Runner: 7:00 am / 8:40 am

Saturday Race Day May 17 - Water Station - Station 7 - UCSD Circle K

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

This water station is reserved for Circle K. Thank you for your support!

Saturday Race Day May 17 - Water Station - Station 8 - La Jolla Boy Scouts

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

This water station is reserved for La Jolla Boy Scouts. Thank you for your support!

Saturday Race Day May 17 - Water Station - Station 9 - WindanSea Surf Club - Mark Feighan

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

This water station is reserved for La Jolla Boy Scouts. Thank you for your support!

Saturday Race Day May 17 - Water Station - Station 10 - NCL Seaside Chapter

May 16, 2026

Details

This water station is reserved for NCL Seaside. Thank you for your support!

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