San Diego Longest Running Tradition! The Balboa Park 8 Miler is the longest consecutively run race in San Diego (69 years old!) and the only one that offers a full tour of Balboa Park! The race will start and finish in the Pan American Plaza, located in front of the Comic-Con Museum. Participants will enjoy a unique and challenging route through Balboa Park’s scenic landmarks, trails, bridges and windy roads! Check out the full course map to see all the unique landmarks runners will pass during the race!