The La Jolla Half Marathon once again made its way from the Del Mar Fairgrounds down to La Jolla Cove, with thousands of participants hitting the streets for a piece of the glory. Luis Gonzalez of Mexico, above left, carried his daughter across the finish line, while others, like the couple below, celebrated their accomplishment with cheers and costumes. District 1 City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner, below right, was on hand to cheer on the runners, who braved the famed hill up Torrey Pines State Reserve to get to the finish line — and the beer garden.

Photos by Don Balch