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Parking
The Race start, finish and the pre- and post-event activities take place on the west side of Balboa Park. The start line is on 6th Avenue at Palm and the finish line is on Balboa Drive south of Quince. The pre- and post-event activities take place on the grassy area along 6th Avenue between Laurel and Quince.
Directions to the Race & Parking
From 5 south: Take the Sassafras (Airport) Exit. Turn left on Laurel heading east up to the top of the hill. Look for street parking near and around the west side of Balboa Park, and in available pay lots.
From Highway 163 southbound: Take University exit. Turn right on University, then left on 4th Avenue. Once you near Balboa Park begin to look for parking.
Do not attempt to drive to the Race staging area from the east side of Balboa Park, as you will not be able to drive across the Laurel Street Bridge.
There is street parking on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Avenues between Upas and Grape. We strongly encourage you to carpool if possible, and allow extra time to walk from your car to the starting line.
Team Parking at Old Naval Hospital
Teams are welcome to park at the Old Naval Hospital at President's Way and Park Blvd. Shuttle buses will take you to and from the starting line. They begin at 6 a.m. and go every 15 minutes.
No matter what method you choose to come to the Race, we suggest you try the 511 service for the San Diego area (www.511sd.com) This is a free telephone (dial 511) and Web-based program that provides commuters with up-to-the-minute freeway drive times, transit routes and ridesharing information.
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