San Diego's Bayside Relay Experience
OCT 25, 2026
A Running Block Party!
It's 50% running, and 50% social at the Crown Point Relay, 8K, and 5K at beautiful Crown Point Park. Set along Mission Bay, this flat, fast course welcomes runners and walkers of all levels. Whether you’re taking on the challenge solo or rallying a squad for the relay.
At Crown Point, crossing the finish line is just the beginning. Our post-race festival is just as big a part of the event as the run itself. With live music, DJs spinning high-energy sets, cold refreshments, and a lineup of local food trucks, the energy stays pumping all morning long. It’s the ultimate setup to fuel up, kick back, and celebrate between relay legs or after you’ve smashed your race.
Chasing a personal best in the solo 8K, enjoying a waterfront 5K, or passing the baton with your crew? Gather your team, soak in the sweeping bay views, and make your race morning legendary on and off the course
5 STEPS TO RELAY
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Sign up as a TEAM CAPTAIN and create a team name
be the captain your team needs
STEP 1
Gather 2-5 runner friends, and share your team name with them. When they register they enter team name created to join the team.
relay teams assemble
STEP 2
On race day, runners take turns running legs (or laps) of the race, passing the baton for a smooth relay exchange.
Split the laps evenly, or make your best runners run more... your choice.
it's go time!
step 3
Cross the finish line together- sweaty, proud, and filled with joy!
FINISH TOGETHER
STEP 4
Kick back, relax, and enjoy the Crown Point finish line festival. Do a little Dance, Drink a little drink, Get down and party with your fellow runners
let's party
step 5
RELAY= TEAM
Challenges are better together, and Crown Point is a great place to experience that. This is a relay event, which means you need a team. And every TEAM needs a captain — could it be you?
All teams are comprised of 2-5 runners, with the Half Marathon and Marathon including 5 and 10 laps, respectively. Split the laps how you choose...
5K AND 8K SOLO RUNS
Not feeling the relay thing? We get it. Sometimes you just want to run your race, cross the finish line, and get to the party.
The Crown Point 5K & 8K give you all the energy of the Crown Point Relay, without having to find teammates, pass a baton, or pretend you’re good at sharing.
Pick your distance, hit the course around beautiful Mission Bay, and then settle into the Finish Line Festival while the relay teams are still out there doing their thing.
Run. Finish. Celebrate. Maybe cheer on the relay runners from the comfort of the festival.
5K or 8K. Your race. Your pace. More time for the after-party.
Event Details
EVENT DATE: October 25, 2026
EVENT LOCATION: Crown Point Park
EVENT ADDRESS: Crown Point Dr, San Diego, 92109
EVENT PARKING: Crown Point Park Parking Lots
EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:00AM- REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN OPENS
6:30AM- HALF AND MARATHON RELAYS START
7:30AM- 8K STARTS
8:00AM- 5K STARTS
9:00AM- 5K AWARDS
9:45AM- RELAY AWARDS (APPROXIMATE TIME)
12:00PM- EVENT CLOSES
EVENT NOTES:
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Half Marathon (5 laps), Marathon (10 laps)
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Half Marathon and Marathon Relay (Teams or 2-5)
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Great for all running levels
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100% Pavement Bike Path
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Team Picnic Area
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Overall and AG awards
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Event Includes Chipped Timing, T-Shirt, and Medal
RELAY= TEAM
PACKET PICKUP: The Crown Point Relay Runs will be offering 1 packet pickup option in 2026.
Pre-race pickup is not required, but will make your experience on race morning smoother if your gear is picked up prior to race day. Can't make it? Someone else will be allowed to pick up your packet.
Milestone Running Co
1892 Garnet Ave
San Diego, 92109
October 24, 2026
11am-2pm
Military/ Service Members (active or veteran) we offer special discounts. Contact us before registering to receive your discount code.
