Cross-border race: Half marathon and 10K link San Diego & Tijuana

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Taking place Sunday morning from San Diego to Tijuana, the Binational Race takes runners across the International Border into Mexico through the world's busiest border crossing.

Over 4,000 runners are expected to take part in the half marathon race that begins at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at Las Americas Outlets in San Ysidro, ending at Playas de Tijuana Lighthouse with a challenging climb that offers panoramic views of San Diego. There is also a 10K option for runners that starts at 7:40 a.m. in Tijuana at COSTCO at Blvd Sanchez Taboada Bridge.

The race website states half marathon runners must complete the first 10 kilometers within two hours during the designated time window that the border will remain open for the race.

Thousands of runners on Sunday will cross the U.S.-Mexico Border along the Border lane (Far Right Lane) of the 5 freeway.

Half Marathon Race Route:

• Starts at Las Americas Outlets in San Ysidro
• Proceeds along Camino de la Plaza Avenue until reaching Dairy Mart Road
• At kilometer 5, runners will see the natural reserves of Tijuana River Valley Park
• At kilometer 10, runners will cross the border through the San Ysidro – El Chaparral International Checkpoint

U.S. runners will need to their Passport, Global Entry or Sentry Card at the U.S. Customs/Border crossing when going or returning to the U.S. If you are from Mexico, show your INE or driver’s license at the border crossing. View more information on immigration requirements for the race at binationalrace.com/immigrations-requirements.

There is also a virtual half marathon option for runners that want to take part from a distance.

Families can catch a shuttle from the start line to the finish line to cheer on their runners. Documentation is required to cross the border. Shuttles will also be available to bring runners back to San Diego from the finish line in Tijuana. Both the 10K and half marathon races end at the same location.

Registration is still open through race morning.

Visit the race website at binationalrace.com/race-details for more information on the San Diego Tijuana Binational Race.