Do you host this event?

Visit your Organizer Dashboard to manage your events and reviews.

4.7

(42)

Binational Race

Balboa Park 8 Miler

Name: Balboa Park 8 Miler
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: San Diego, USA
Rating: 4.72

Location

San Diego, USA

Entry Options

8 Miles

Rating Highlights

4.95 /5

Event Safety

4.93 /5

Supporting Staff

4.88 /5

Course Navigation

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.72

2026 Average

4.73

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.88

Event Logistics

4.86

Supporting Staff

4.93

Event Safety

4.95

Course Navigation

4.88

Course Congestion

4.57

Aid Stations

4.69

Swag

4.20

Sustainability

4.42

Facilities

4.64

Finish Area

4.81

HideShow full rating breakdown

Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Somewhat challenging

52% of reviews

Atmosphere

Large Festival Atmosphere

60% of reviews

Location

Urban & Nature Mix

75% of reviews

Running

Undulating - Mixed

82% of reviews

HideShow event information

Frequently asked questions

Where does Balboa Park 8 Miler take place?

Balboa Park 8 Miler takes place in San Diego, USA.

What distances does Balboa Park 8 Miler offer?

Entry options include: 8 Miles.

How is Balboa Park 8 Miler rated by runners?

Balboa Park 8 Miler has an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 from 42 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is Balboa Park 8 Miler like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Somewhat challenging (52% of reviews), Large Festival Atmosphere (60% of reviews), Urban & Nature Mix (75% of reviews), Undulating - Mixed (82% of reviews).

Taken part? Write your review

4.7

(42)

Stephen C.

4.9

· 2026 8 Miles ·

Lose the $5 fee for getting the bib number at the day of the race . I feel I have already paid my registration fee. Why the heck do I have to pay $5 for the bib. It’s even cheaper to have it mailed . They don’t do that at most other races . Perhaps this is the reason we have...

Read less

See translation

See original

Benjamin G.

4.9

· 2026 8 Miles ·

Well-organized race through the heart of Balboa park. The hills were tough, but it was cool to run through the main park attractions without the usual crowds. Love the race shirt design and colors.

See translation

See original

Eileen S.

4.6

· 2026 8 Miles ·

Great race. I was sad to see you change from cotton shirts to the dry fit 😒. The finish metal made my heart melt. Native San Diego. I rode that train, carousel experienced the park my whole life.It's beautiful.

See translation

See original

Antonio D.

4.8

· 2026 8 Miles ·

Excelente evento. La pasé muy bien

See translation

See original

Diane L.

5.0

· 2026 8 Miles ·

The run was great but I would start the race at 6am because the humidity

See translation

See original

Neil C.

4.3

· 2026 8 Miles ·

Bib pick up was smooth, but far from race. As someone traveling from out of town it was a lot of traffic to deal with getting bib and getting back down town on a Friday afternoon. Quite possibly the ugliest race shirt ever. The color scheme was difficult to even fathom. I couldn’t even explain it to people. The amount of volunteers was amazing. The race drop off and pick up was super smooth. Overall this was super well run.

Read less

See translation

See original

Gina O.

4.7

· 2026 8 Miles ·

Great event! Would love a tank top for next time. ;)

See translation

See original

Antonio M.

5.0

· 2026 8 Miles ·

Overall a really good experience from start to finish on race day. Other than being very muggy a good 'run' event.

See translation

See original

James G.

4.7

· 2026 8 Miles ·

Everything was good except for the parking app, obviously wasn't your guys fault and I'm glad I didn't end up getting ticketed. Great race always very fun!

See translation

See original

Caroline S.

4.1

· 2026 8 Miles ·

The trash along the course was rough. I know there are a lot of unhoused people in the park areas but it was not fun to run through that. Also the bushes along the park area didnt leave a lot of running space on the sidewalk (room for 1)

See translation

See original

Allow Racecheck to use cookies on this browser?

Balboa Park 8 Miler