Embark on a unique 5K running tour through San Diego's iconic Balboa Park. This guided tour takes you on a scenic and educational route, weaving through El Prado, lush gardens, historic museums, and notable landmarks like the San Diego Zoo. Designed for runners, this tour offers an easy pace, allowing you to stop and explore hidden gems, snap memorable photos, and learn fascinating facts about the park's history and culture.

The tour covers a 3.1-mile course that minimises road crossings and avoids unnecessary foot traffic, making it a smooth and enjoyable run. You'll traverse the park's three major canyon systems: Cabrillo Canyon, Palm Canyon, and Florida Canyon, each offering unique landscapes and stories. Discover the rare Kauri pine, planted around 1920 and expected to live for 2,500 years, and marvel at the Moreton Bay Fig, one of the largest trees in California.
As you run, you'll also encounter architectural wonders from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, including the most-photographed California Tower and the Botanical Building, which houses over 2,100 plants and features a unique design of wooden lath instead of glass.

The tour concludes with a complimentary hydration drink and a memorable t-shirt, leaving you refreshed and with a tangible keepsake of your experience.