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Marathoners Face Tow Truck Nightmare After Race
27 Oct
Summary
- Dozens of runners had their cars towed after the San Diego-Tijuana Binational Half Marathon.
- Participants claim official website directed them to tow-prone parking areas.
- Race officials deny directing runners to unauthorized parking zones.
The San Diego-Tijuana Binational Half Marathon concluded with unexpected frustration for numerous participants whose vehicles were towed. Runners who completed the 13.1-mile race, which traversed from San Ysidro into Tijuana, returned to find their cars missing, leading to impound lot visits.
Many participants stated they relied on parking instructions from the marathon's official website, which indicated that Las Américas Premium Outlets offered safe, tow-free parking. Some runners also alleged that race personnel directed them to park in undesignated areas, such as the San Ysidro Village.
The Binational Race Team issued a statement clarifying that towing incidents occurred in the San Ysidro Village parking lot, an area they claim was not authorized for race parking. They also stated that no race staff were assigned to manage parking at Las Américas Premium Outlets.
