Course Routes
All running and walking courses begin at the southeast corner of Sixth Avenue and Laurel Streets in Balboa Park.
Running Routes
Our Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday running routes include:
- University (3.9 miles / 6.2 km)
- Aerospace (4.5 miles / 7.2 km)
- Seaport (5.5 miles / 8.9 km)
- Pershing (5.7 miles / 9.1 km)
Walking Route
Walking Route
Walkers follow a 2.5-mile course through the park. The course follows the Prado, around the Aerospace Museum, past the Sprekel's Organ Pavillion, back to the Prado, around the fountain, over to the zoo, down behind the conservatory, in front of the Old Globe Theatre and back to Sixth and Laurel.
Sunday Long Runs
Sunday long runs assure distance training on varying courses. Click here for the latest schedule.
Some of the available long runs:- Bridges (10 miles/16 km)
- Firehouse (7.7 to 16.1 miles/12.3 to 25.8 km)
- Beach City Market Boogie (6 to 16 miles/10 to 26 km)