Schedule & General Info

Packet Pick-Up – Race Day

HALF MARATHON START LINE MAP HERE

Half Marathon Packet Pick-Up
5:30 AM – 6:30 AM
989 Chorro Street | Mission Plaza (see map above)

5K Packet Pick-Up @ the 5K start line
5:45 AM - 6:30 AM
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Race Start Times

7:00 AM - Half Marathon

989 Chorro Street | Mission Plaza

• Wave 1 - 7:00AM

• Wave 2 - 7:02 AM

• Wave 3 - 7:05AM

• Wave 4- 7:10AM

• Wave 5 - 7:15AM

• Wave 6 - 7:20AM

7:00 AM – 5K Start
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Pre-Race Transportation

5:45 AM - Shuttle transportation from Avila Beach to San Luis Obispo!

We will have (2) SLO Safe Ride 25 passenger shuttles departing at 5:45 AM. These shuttles are reserved for participants staying in Avila Beach. Please do not drop off your car in Avila and use a shuttle to get to the start line. Parking lots do not open until 6:00 AM.

Avila shuttle pick-up location linked here: Avila Beach Parking lot

Drop off location: Mission Plaza (start line)

Post-Race Transportation

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Shuttle transportation from Avila Beach to San Luis Obispo!

Shuttles will begin at 8:30 AM with the last shuttle at 12:00 PM.

Pick up location: Avila Beach Resorts 10th Fairway

Drop off location: Mission Plaza

Bag Drop

Head to the Meathead Movers van near the Mission Plaza Dog-Leg at Monterey St. & Broad St.

A City to the Sea attendant will collect your clothing, attach the bag tag from the bottom of your bib, and place your items in a designated Running Warehouse bag.

Your bag tag is linked to your bib number. Pick up your belongings at the finish line near the Information Table.

Race Day Photos

The race day camera crew is back! We’re bringing back Peter Kim and his team, with three photographers stationed throughout the course to capture the miles, the finish line, and all the moments in between.

Whether you’re chasing a PR, running with friends, or just taking it all in, we’ll be looking for you!

The full race photo library will be available through RunSignup within 2–3 days after race day. Check back on our homepage for the link to view and download your free photos!

Download RaceJoy

Make race day even more fun with RaceJoy! Available for Apple and Android devices, RaceJoy lets your friends and family follow your progress and send you cheers while you’re out on the course.

Download RaceJoy before race day and get connected:

• Live GPS Tracking: Friends and family can follow your run in real time.

• Progress Alerts: Get updates as you move through the course.

• Send-a-Cheer: Hear fun audio cheers from your biggest supporters along the way.

Download the app, invite your crew, and let them cheer you all the way to Avila Beach!

Spectator Parking & Access

Limited parking: Only 800 parking spaces are available for spectators. Parking opens at 6:00 AM in the 10th and 18th Fairways areas, adjacent to 1st Street. (link here)

After 7:00 AM, all vehicles must enter Avila Beach via the Spyglass exit from Highway 101. Proceed north on Shell Beach Road, follow the traffic circle counterclockwise, and continue onto Avila Beach Road.

Please follow posted speed limits and drive carefully as runners, volunteers, and spectators will be in the area.

No parking or spectating is permitted along Highway 101 or at the Ontario Road offramp.

Finish Line Festival

7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Avila Beach Resort Festival Grounds

Celebrate your accomplishment at the finish line with live music from local DJ Jason Perez, refreshments, vendor booths, and beautiful coastal views!