In Motion Events

In Motion Events In Motion Events is the premier family-run event management company behind your favorite San Diego events.

Our mission is to enrich lives by producing quality events and experiences that benefit our community. We at In Motion Events identify success as not only meeting but exceeding the expectations of our clients, sponsors, and participants. The goal of our company is to produce the very best running/walking events possible that are a credit to our company, a credit to our sponsors, and a credit to th

e community in which they are held. Want to be the first to hear about news, updates, and discounts from In Motion? Sign up for our mailing list: inmotionevents.com/subscribe-to-newsletter

Please direct all inquiries to [email protected].

The signs were SIGNING at AFC. 😂📣From motivational messages to the ones that made us laugh mid-mile, our spectators abso...
09/01/2026

The signs were SIGNING at AFC. 😂📣

From motivational messages to the ones that made us laugh mid-mile, our spectators absolutely understood the assignment.

Thank you to everyone who showed up with a sign, a cheer, a high five, or just the right words at the right time. You helped make race day that much more fun for our runners. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🔥

Three races. One crown. 👑👑👑These runners showed up at Carlsbad, came back for GOVX San Diego, and finished the journey a...
08/28/2026

Three races. One crown. 👑👑👑

These runners showed up at Carlsbad, came back for GOVX San Diego, and finished the journey at America’s Finest City to earn the 2026 SoCal Triple Crown.

That is three race mornings, three finish lines, and a whole lot of miles in between. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🔥

Congratulations to every Triple Crown finisher who took on all three events this year. We loved getting to celebrate your accomplishment with you at AFC and see that well-earned crown around your neck.

Wear it proudly. You earned every mile. 👏

The first round of AFC race day photos is here! 📸🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️From the course to the finish line, we love getting to relive r...
08/27/2026

The first round of AFC race day photos is here! 📸🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

From the course to the finish line, we love getting to relive race day through these moments and seeing the energy, determination, and celebration that made AFC 2026 so special.

A huge thank you to Sam Freeman for capturing the day so beautifully. And this is just the beginning; more race day photos are coming soon!

📸 Photo credit: Sam Freeman

08/25/2026

We were honored to have a local news team go behind the scenes with In Motion Events ahead of this year’s America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K to share more about the people, history, and year-round work that bring race day to life.

AFC has been part of San Diego’s running community for nearly 50 years, so having the opportunity to share the story of In Motion Events, our founder Lynn Flanagan, and the team carrying her legacy forward today made this feature especially meaningful to us.

A huge thank you to Christelle Koumoue and the team for taking the time to tell our story and shine a light on everything that happens long before thousands of runners take their first steps on race morning. 🎥

We are incredibly grateful to be part of this community—and proud to continue building on a legacy that began nearly five decades ago.

Now, we’re already looking ahead to something very special: the 50th America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K in 2027. ❤️

Thank you, Racers! 💙🏁To every runner who joined us for the 2026 America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K, thank you for ...
08/24/2026

Thank you, Racers! 💙🏁

To every runner who joined us for the 2026 America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K, thank you for making this year’s race so special.

Whether you conquered 13.1 miles across San Diego or took on the 5K through Balboa Park, we are incredibly proud of every mile.

Seeing thousands of runners come together, cheer each other on, and celebrate at the finish is what makes AFC such an unforgettable San Diego tradition.

Congratulations, finishers. You did it! 🏅🎉

💙 America’s Finest City Half Marathon! 💙🏃‍♀️Another 13.1 miles in the books for Team Hoyt San Diego! 🎉A huge THANK YOU t...
08/16/2026

💙 America’s Finest City Half Marathon! 💙🏃‍♀️

Another 13.1 miles in the books for Team Hoyt San Diego! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to In Motion Events for always including Team Hoyt San Diego and making space for athletes of all abilities at your events. We are so grateful for your continued support and commitment to inclusion! ❤️

And an extra special thank you to Ainsley's Angels in California and Tricia Simons Benton for coming through for us and finding the amazing Matthew to run with Cormac this morning! Sometimes it truly takes a village, and we are so fortunate to have such an incredible adaptive running community that shows up for one another.

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It’s almost time to cross that start line! ☀️Before race weekend, make sure you know exactly what to expect. Our Everyth...
08/13/2026

It’s almost time to cross that start line! ☀️

Before race weekend, make sure you know exactly what to expect. Our Everything You Need to Know About AFC 2026 blog covers:

🏃 Expo/Packet Pickup
🚗 Free Expo parking
🚌 Half marathon buses
⏰ Race-day schedules
📋 Course policies
🎁 Swag
👑 The SoCal Triple Crown area
🍺 The Beer Garden
❓ Frequently asked questions—and more!

Save yourself some race-weekend stress and read the full blog here: www.inmotionevents.com/afc-2026-everything-you-need-to-know

You earned the medal. Now it’s time for the post-race pour. 🍻🏅Stop by the AFC Beer Garden after you finish and celebrate...
08/13/2026

You earned the medal. Now it’s time for the post-race pour. 🍻🏅

Stop by the AFC Beer Garden after you finish and celebrate with a selection featuring:

🍺 Sapporo Premium Beer
🍺 Sapporo Premium Beer Light
🍺 AleSmith Party Tricks IPA
🍯 LIXIR Mango Orange Hard Honey

Beer Garden is 21+ only. Please have your valid ID in hand and ready to show.

Grab your drink, meet up with your race crew, and enjoy the Finish Line Festival in Balboa Park.

Cheers to 13.1 or 3.1 miles well done!

Your America's Finest City schedule!Start the weekend by picking up your bib and swag at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & ...
08/12/2026

Your America's Finest City schedule!

Start the weekend by picking up your bib and swag at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina:

Friday, August 14: 12–4 PM
Saturday, August 15: 10 AM–4 PM

Then it is time to race on Sunday, August 16:

5K start: 6:10 AM in Balboa Park
Half marathon start: 6:15 AM at Cabrillo National Monument

Half marathoners, remember that you must take the official race bus to the start line, so plan ahead and arrive early.

After you cross the finish line, stick around for the Finish Line Festival from 6:30–10:30 AM. Celebrate with your finisher food bag, a drink in the Beer Garden, music, photos, and more.

Save this post now so you have the important times ready for race weekend. Ask any of your race day questions in the comments!

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1782 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite 102
San Marcos, CA
92078

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