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Remembering Dingneng Formerly known as PQ & GZ Trail Marathon. I changed it in memory of my beloved friend Dingneng Wang, who inspired us so much and loved running this course. May he rest in peace! Dingneng had many hiking friends and he created a biking group. Let’s getting together to remember him in our own ways! We miss you, Dingneng! My eulogyThis is NOT a race. There will be no support of any kind. You are on your own. No course marking, no aid station. You can have your own support any way you want, crewing or pacing. You can also run whatever portion of the course you like. Just come and run.No timing. However if you want a result, you'll need to 1) register here for free (you don't need to register if you only run a part of the course and/or don't need a result). 2) run and follow the course at the date/time specified below. 3) Let me know your time and the proof of your run.Start/Finish:Canyonside Park Driveway, San Diego, CA 92126WVR7+7P San Diego, CaliforniaDirection: from

Black Mountain Rd, turn to Canyonside Park Driveway, drive straight (don't turn) until the end of ball park (field 9), turn right to a half paved half dirt parking lot. Start Time: 6AM. Finish Time: by 1PM the same day (7 hrs cutoff).Course:https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/353469415This year we run in counter-clockwise.Here is the GPX file Around mile 16 the course passes Torrey Pine North Parking Lot. There are restrooms and water fountains there. I marked it on the course map. Event's current local time: 2:30 AM PT

The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a fast 13.1-mile course that starts on Penasquitos Drive in front of the Hotel Karlan (formerly, the Doubletree Golf Resort) then travels SW along Carmel Mountain Rd (your only ‘real’ hill at mile 1.5), along the 56 bike path and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach (pictured above!). The race includes a 711-foot net elevation drop along the “rolling” downhill bike path, which also makes it a personal best candidate. This popular winter half has been a sell-out event every year. Get your end-of-the-year PR!!!

About the Event

Enjoy a beautiful morning run on a 5-mile loop course around a serene urban lake. All paces are welcome. See what you can do in 6 hours! Each lap is chip-timed, and in the last 30 minutes if you arrive at one of the remote aid stations you'll be credited for this additional mileage. 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 Races and sanctioned by USATF.

About the Course

For the duration of the event, athletes will run/walk on the 5-mile loop around the lake, moving in a clockwise direction. Chip timing will track each 5-mile lap; complete as many as you like. Also, in the final 30 minutes of the race, if you reach one of the three outpost aid stations, you'll be credited for this additional mileage. You'll need to walk back (or forward) to the Start/Finish staging area. For a course map (and further details), see race website.

Features

The course is an asphalt loop circling the serene lake--mostly flat but with a few gentle hills. Athletes will move in a clockwise direction around the 5-mile perimeter. There is plenty of room on the footpath, and pedestrians and bicycles traveling in the opposite direction are required to stay in a separate lane. Four 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 75 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. Alternatively, you can download the printed race entry form from race website and mail it in with a check (see directions on race website). Entries close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 OR whenever the 75-person limit has been reached--whichever comes first.

Aid Stations and Restrooms

The course features four aid stations: one large one with lots of hearty race 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 main parking lot (near bait shop and boat ramp) as well as multiple portable toilets on the course. A medical doctor will be on site to address 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 very close to the lake entrance, and the staging area is only about 1/3 mile from that point. (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 driveway entrance to the lake on Scripps Lake Drive. This staging area contains the Start/Finish line, the main aid station, medical table, and athlete gear area.. 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: 2:02 AM PT