24 Hours in the South Bay
COURSES
1.22 Mile Loop Course
FLAT
You are Welcome
TERRAIN
Mix of Trail, Grass, Bike Path
ELEV. GAIN
46' Per Loop
EVENT DATE: July 23, 2027
EVENT LOCATION: Montgomery Waller Park, 3043 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
The 6th annual event will once again take over Montgomery Waller Community Park in San Diego. Runners will battle the sleep deprivation before the heat as we kick off the event at 6PM on Friday. The course features a 1.22-mile loop course with a combination of Trail, Grass and Bike Path. In 2027, we will once again be going COUNTER CLOCKWISE around the park.
Not ready for 24 hours? No worries... our South Bay "Mini" offers a 12 hour, 6 hour, 2 hour South Bay Social, and HEFFTY Half Marathon (15.86 miles) option.
"SOUTH BAY SOCIAL" Join us for a relaxed morning of trail miles, community, and good vibes. Run, walk, or simply enjoy the atmosphere while experiencing the South Bay 24 in the most beginner-friendly way possible. No race pressure, just a little "loopy" fun! The "Social" does NOT include awards, but runners do receive a finisher medal. Limited to 50 Runners.
Terrain Type: 50% trail, 25% Grass, 25% Bike Path
Course Length: 1.22 Mile loop (82 loops= 100 miles)
Course Direction: Counter-Clockwise
Race Options: 24 Hour, 12 Hour Night, 12 Hour Day, 6 Hour Day, and HEFFTY Half Marathon Night (13 laps), South Bay Social
COURSE RECORD: Emilio Sanchez 103 laps/ 125 Miles (2026)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
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Runner Campsite Area
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Pancake Breakfast for All Runners (SATURDAY 9AM-10AM)
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Finisher Medals for ALL Runners
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Belt Buckle for all 100 Mile Finishers
$1500 Purse Prize!
Congrats to Emilio Sanchez for being the first ever runner at the South Bay 24 Hour race to run 125 miles! He completed this feat in 22 hours, 29 minutes.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsor DEATH MARCH RUNNING CO. for putting up the purse prize.
What is next? Just you wait and see how we up the ante in 2027!
RUNNER/ PACER DETAILS
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RUNNER HQ- Based on the current event setup. All runners will have the option of setting up a tent/campsite in the grass OR use their vehicle as a "campsite". All Runners will be able to set up their own tent area for sleeping, food, and hydration in the dedicated grass area.
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Runner HQ will be next to the Course.
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Registration may include:
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Pancake Breakfast (9AM-10M)
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South Bay Race Medal
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South Bay Shirt
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Belt Buckle (Runners must reach 100 miles)
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Top 3 Overall Awards in all categories
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Race Photos
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Course closes at 6pm Saturday, you must FINISH your last lap by 6pm.
PACER INFO:
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All race participants are allowed to have as many pacers as they want but can only have 1 pacer on course at a time.
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Pacer must wear Pacer Bib at all times while on course
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Pacer Check-in begins at 930am Saturday and Closes at 3pm on Saturday
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All pacers must register before arrival (click REGISTER NOW button)
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Pacer hours begin at 10am
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Pacer hours end at 7pm
The Faces of South Bay
This event is officially sanctioned by USATF San Diego