I Ran One of California’s Hardest Half Marathons | 2026 La Jolla Half

The 2026 La Jolla Half Marathon is widely considered one of the hardest half marathons in California — and for good reason. This race combines relentless hills with stunning coastal scenery along the San Diego coastline. From the challenging climbs to the beautiful ocean views, this course will test both your legs and your mental strength. In this video I take you through the full experience of the 2026 La Jolla Half Marathon: • The tough elevation changes • The scenic ocean stretches • Race-day atmosphere If you love challenging races with incredible views, this one needs to be on your list. 📍 La Jolla / San Diego, California 📅 2026 La Jolla Half Marathon Have you run this race before? Drop your experience in the comments! Like & subscribe for more race vlogs, hard half marathons, and California running content. #LaJollaHalfMarathon #CaliforniaRunning #HalfMarathon #SanDiegoRunning #HardestHalfMarathons 00:00:00 - Flying to San Diego 00:03:19 - Start of race 05:35 - Mile 1 07:44 - Mile 2 11:22 - Mile 3 14:43 - Mile 4 17:05 - Mile 5 18:05 - Mile 6 21:18 - Mile 7 23:45 - Mile 8 26:03 - Mile 9 26:46 - Mile 10 29:27 - Mile 11 32:04 - Sprint to the finish