Event Info

Name:
America's Finest City Half Marathon 2026

Event Date:
Sun Aug 16, 2026

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Description:
The America's Finest City Half Marathon weekend of events requires the help of enthusiastic and hard working volunteers to make it happen. Volunteers provide key support to the nearly 5,000 participants as they reach their goal.

Additional Info:
Volunteers under 14 should be accompanied by an adult.

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Select Shifts

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Volunteer Shift	Date	Time	Check-In Location	Spots Left
Packet Pick-up - Friday	Fri Aug 14, 2026	11:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Sheraton - 1380 Harbor Island Dr	10
T-shirt Distribution - Friday	Fri Aug 14, 2026	11:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Sheraton - 1380 Harbor Island Dr	11
Packet Pick-up - Shift 1	Sat Aug 15, 2026	9:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Sheraton - 1380 Harbor Island Dr	5
T-shirt Pick-up - Shift 1	Sat Aug 15, 2026	9:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Sheraton - 1380 Harbor Island Dr	0
Packet Pick-up - Shift 2	Sat Aug 15, 2026	12:45 PM - 4:00 PM	Sheraton - 1380 Harbor Island Dr	11
T-shirt Pick-up - Shift 2	Sat Aug 15, 2026	12:45 PM - 4:00 PM	Sheraton - 1380 Harbor Island Dr	8
Packet Distribution	Sun Aug 16, 2026	4:00 AM - 6:15 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	5
Start Line Water Station	Sun Aug 16, 2026	4:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Cabrillo National Monument	5
Volunteer Check-in/Information	Sun Aug 16, 2026	4:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	0
T-shirt Distribution	Sun Aug 16, 2026	5:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	2
5K Course Guide	Sun Aug 16, 2026	5:30 AM - 7:30 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	2
Finish Line Water Station - BVHS	Sun Aug 16, 2026	5:45 AM - 10:45 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	0
Food Bag Distribution - BVHS	Sun Aug 16, 2026	5:45 AM - 10:45 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	0
Medal Distribution - BGR Only	Sun Aug 16, 2026	5:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	13
Water Station - B-Side Racing Team	Sun Aug 16, 2026	5:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Balboa Dr & Laurel St	24
Water Station - Sultan Travel Adventures	Sun Aug 16, 2026	5:45 AM - 8:00 AM	Talbot & Evergreen	24
Water Station - Teressa Rosalind French Foundation (1)	Sun Aug 16, 2026	5:45 AM - 8:00 AM	Harbor Dr & McCain	18
Festival Water Station	Sun Aug 16, 2026	6:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	4
Massage therapist - Healing Hands ONLY	Sun Aug 16, 2026	6:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	0
Triple Crown Medal Distribution	Sun Aug 16, 2026	6:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	4
Water Station - Southwest HS	Sun Aug 16, 2026	6:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Harbor Dr & Embarcardero	23
Water Station - Teressa Rosalind French Foundation (2)	Sun Aug 16, 2026	6:00 AM - 9:00 AM	East end of Harbor Island	20
Water Station - Santana HS	Sun Aug 16, 2026	6:15 AM - 10:00 AM	West A Street & 1st Ave	24
Beer Garden	Sun Aug 16, 2026	6:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	6
Finish Line Medical Spotters	Sun Aug 16, 2026	6:30 AM - 10:15 AM	Park Blvd & President's Way	2
Water Station - Front Runners & Walkers	Sun Aug 16, 2026	6:30 AM - 10:00 AM	6th & Elm	11

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Waiver

WAIVER - MUST BE SIGNED

In consideration for allowing my participation in the America's Finest City Half Marathon or 5K or any virtual event associated therewith, and including any pre-race and post-race events related thereto (hereinafter referred to as the "Event"), I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Assumption of Risk: I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT IS A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY WHICH CARRIES WITH IT THE RISK OF DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS. BY SIGNING BELOW (ELECTRONICALLY OR OTHERWISE), SUBMITTING MY REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT, AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT, I HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ACKNOWLEDGE SUCH RISKS AND ASSUME ALL RISK OF INJURY TO MYSELF OR OTHERS, ALL LIABILITY OR POTENTIAL LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE EVENT OR MY PARTICIPATION THEREIN, ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY OF MYSELF AND OTHERS, AND ANY OTHER RISK, DAMAGE, OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE EVENT OR ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT. To the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, my assumption of such risk and liability shall include, but is not limited to, any risks, damages, or liabilities that may arise from or relate to: (1) my active or passive negligence and intentional activities or other actions; (2) the active or passive negligence or actions of any third parties; and (3) the active or passive negligence or actions (excluding only intentional actions and grossly negligent actions) of the entities and individuals associated with the Event or responsible for the planning and execution of the Event, including but not limited to, In Motion, Inc., any Event sponsors or vendors, USA Track & Field Association, Silverback Enterprises LLC, CalTrans, the City of San Diego, San Diego Unified Port District, Cabrillo National Monument Foundation, National Park Service, NCTD, MTS, together with their respective owners, shareholders, members, partners, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, agents, managers, principals, and anyone acting on their behalf (collectively "Releasees"). I HEREBY EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF INJURY caused by, at, during, or as a result of the Event, or arising from my participation in the Event, directly or indirectly, including but not limited to those injuries caused by falls, extreme temperature, inclement weather, extreme physical exertion, vehicular traffic, exposure to the elements, exposure to other participants, third parties, and contact with other participants.

2. Acknowledgement of Fitness: By submitting my registration and participating in the Event, I hereby acknowledge and agree that I am medically able to run the required distance within the time limits stated herein, am in good health according to a licensed physician, and am properly trained to participate in the Event.

3. Indemnity: I hereby agree to hold harmless and release Releasees and indemnify Releasees from and against any and all loss, claims, cause of action, lawsuit, damage, liability, cost, or expense whatsoever, including but not limited to attorney's fees and costs, which arise out of or relate to my participation in the Event and any of the risks assumed by me in Paragraph 1 above or as otherwise stated herein.
 
4. Waiver: I waive and release, and by signing below (electronically or otherwise), submitting my registration for the Event, and participating in the Event, I agree that I will not sue any Releasees for any matter arising from or relating to my participation in the Event or arising from or relating to any of the risks or liabilities I have voluntarily assumed herein, other than such actions directly arising as a result of such Releasees' intentional actions or gross negligence (and then only to the extent required by law). I understand that this Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, and Indemnity Agreement shall be binding upon me and my estate, my spouse or domestic partner, my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, representatives, successors, and assigns, or anyone else claiming by or through me. I expressly waive any claim or right to assert any cause of action, alleged cause of action, claim, or demand which I may otherwise have now or in the future with respect to the Releasees, including those which have not been specifically listed in this Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, and Indemnity Agreement. MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT IS BEING UNDERTAKEN VOLUNTARILY AND ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, TOGETHER WITH THE INDEMNITY, WAIVER, AND RELEASE PROVISIONS SET FORTH HEREIN, AND MY EXECUTION OF THIS PARTICIPANT WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, IS A MATERIAL CONDITION FOR RELEASEES TO AUTHORIZE AND ALLOW MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: RELEASEES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND SUFFERED BY ME, EVEN IF RELEASEES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE LIABILITY OF RELEASEES, REGARDLESS OF THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM, INCLUDING ANY ALLEGED ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENT ACTIONS OF RELEASEES (AND EXCEPTING ONLY RELEASEES' INTENTIONAL OR GROSSLY NEGLIGENT ACTIONS TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW), SHALL BE LIMITED IN THE AGGREGATE TO THE REGISTRATION FEE ACTUALLY PAID BY ME TO ALLOW MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT. THIS LIMIT OF LIABILITY IS A MATERIAL TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT AND RELEASEES' AGREEMENT TO ALLOW ME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT FOR THE PRICE AT WHICH MY REGISTRATION HAS BEEN SET.

6. Adjustment of Event: I understand that the distance and/or route of the Event is subject to change without or with little advance notice, and the Event may be canceled as a result of the actions, decisions, or instructions of local, state, or federal government authorities. Except in cases where the Event is canceled for one of the reasons expressly covered by the Event's cancellation protection policy, and my Event registration fee is actually refunded to Race Roster as a result thereof, I understand that the entry fee I paid to participate in the Event is nonrefundable. If the Event is canceled for any reason and such cancellation is not covered by the Event's cancellation protection policy or if there is a material change in the distance and/or route of the Event, I will not receive a refund of all or any portion of my registration fee. I understand I may defer or transfer my entry solely according to the Event's policies which can be found on the Event's FAQ page.

7. Event Time Waivers: Half Marathon Time Waiver: I understand and agree I must maintain an 14:53-minute-per-mile pace or faster to complete the half marathon in 3.25 hours or less. If I do not reach North Harbor Drive and Harbor Island Drive mile 6.3 miles by 90 minutes after the race starts, I will not be permitted to do the Harbor Island section of the course (approximately 2 miles) and will instead be directed to continue the route to the finish line. In the event I do not maintain the required pace or am otherwise unable to complete the full course for the Event chosen, I will not be entitled to a partial or full refund of any kind. 5K Time Waiver: I understand and agree I must maintain a 19:21-minute-per-mile pace or faster to complete the 5K in one hour or less.

8. Medical Treatment Authorization: I hereby authorize and grant the Event, Releasees, and any of their respective agents, employees, officials, and volunteers, complete and absolute authorization to authorize and perform emergency medical treatment on my behalf if necessary, and waive, release, and hold any such individuals harmless from and against any claims or liabilities which may arise from or which relate to such emergency medical treatment to the greatest extent permitted by law. The waivers and limitations on liability set forth herein shall apply with equal force to the provision of any medical services or decisions which may be rendered by me or on my behalf, should I be unable to make or communicate such decisions.

9. Use of Name, Image, and Likeness Authorization: I give the Event and Releasees complete, non-revocable, and transferable license and authorization to use my name, city and state of residence, age, gender, voice, likeness, and image, in video and still form (collectively, "Image Rights") in any broadcast, telecast, advertising, promotion, entry confirmation list, race result list, social media posting, or other accounts of the Event for any purpose whatsoever including, but not limited to, commercial purposes, and grant Releasees authorization to sublicense or otherwise allow third parties to utilize such Image Rights without further authorization by me.

10.  FinisherPix Authorization: I have also been advised and understand that Outside Interactive, Inc. (operating under its FinisherPix brand) collects, retains, uses, analyzes, and shares with its vendors (exclusively for the limited purposes necessary to provision its Services) event photographs using facial recognition software. This software is used to offer you the opportunity to acquire photographs of your participation in the event on its website, FinisherPix.com (the “Services”). Where applicable, under relevant laws, this use of facial recognition technology may constitute the collection of your biometric identifier or biometric information. By registering for this event, I consent to: (a) the collection, use and storage of a scan of face geometry by FinisherPix and its relevant vendors; and (b) FinisherPix disclosing any scan of face geometry to its vendors for use, analysis and storage solely for the purposes of FinisherPix’s performance of the Services, and for no other reason. The consents provided herein may be revoked at any time by contacting FinisherPix in writing at support@finisherpix.com and notifying them of such revocation.”

If the applicant is under 18 years of age, this release and waiver must be reviewed, consented to, and executed by a parent or legal guardian. The signer agrees to all terms and conditions outlined in this Participant Waiver, Release, and Indemnity Agreement on behalf of such minor participant.

By signing below (electronically or otherwise), submitting my registration for the Event, and participating in the Event, I hereby certify that I have read this document, understand its contents, and agree to its terms.

I agree to the terms of the waiver above. Please type your full name below to serve as an e-signature. If you are under 18 years of age today, your parent/guardian must also type an e-signature agreeing to the terms of the waiver above. No volunteers under 18 may sign up to volunteer without a parent/guardian e-signature.
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