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Race Week
Welcome to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Diego Race Weekend
Below is everything you need to know to be prepared for race weekend. The 2026 race week information will be updated closer to the event. Please refer to the 2025 information below in the meantime but note that details are subject to change.
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2026 Race Weekend Final Information
2027 Final Information available closer to race weekend.
Pre race
Look up your 2026 bib number here
5K- 1 hour
Half Marathon- 4 hours
Marathon- 7 hours
-The Marathon will have one course cut-off location at
Mile 8.3 (University Ave & Grim Ave) to ensure the race
stays within the time limit. Participants who do not
reach the cut-off location by 9:05 AM will be diverted
to the Half Marathon course (13.1 miles cut). This will
result in a DNF in the final results. There will be multiple
shuttles stationed on Highway 163 to move participants
forward as needed.
-Participants must reach Mile 8.3 (University Ave &
Grim Ave) by 9:05 AM. Marathon participants must
start in the first 15 corrals to ensure they remain
within the course time limit.
Gear check will be available for anyone wishing to check items during the race. On race day, please affix your gear check tag (on your bib) to your clear gear bag before you drop it off. There is no gear check for the 5K.
Sunday Marathon & Half Marathon Gear Check:
- Drop-Off: Inside Balboa Park on Balboa Drive near the end of the corrals on Laurel St/El Prado from 5AM to 6:30AM
- Pick-Up: N Harbor Drive & Ash St at Waterfront Park until 3PM
- Parking & Transportation
- 5K and Yoga in The Park Powered by lululemon- Saturday
Free parking will be available at Inspiration Point behind the Veteran's Museum in Balboa Park until 11AM. - Half Marathon & Marathon - Sunday
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app. Click below to reserve your spot!
Visit the Spectator Guide for the best places to cheer.
Post-Race
Awards: All awards will be shipped to participants after the event to the address listed in your profile.
Results will be available on the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series App immediately after the race.
- Download the App
- Select "Rock 'n' Roll San Diego"
- Search your bib number or Name
- Note: Final results will be available on the 'Results' page a few days after the event.
Carnitas Snack Shack is offering 50% off an entree with your race bib at the Official After Party on May 31 from 10AM-2PM. Come for great food and to check out some of our partners like Athletic Brewing and FitVine.
Health & Fitness Expo
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Diego features a two-day Health & Fitness Expo before the race, which all participants must visit to pick up their race packets. This expo is free and open to the public and features the latest running technologies, fitness apparel, health & nutrition information, and interactive displays.
- Location: San Diego Convention Center (111 W. Harbor Dr.) Halls FGH
- Date: June 4 - June 5, 2026
- Expo Hours:
- Friday, June 4: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
- Saturday, June 5: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Parking: We recommend booking convenient parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app. Click here to reserve your spot.
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Where to go
Health & Fitness Expo
5K, 10K, Half Marathon Start Line
5K, 10K, Half Marathon Finish Line
What you need to know
Final Information
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series App
There's a distance for everyone! The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series infuses music with running for a world-class experience that'll keep you moving for miles. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series App provides real-time runner tracking for athletes, their families and friends as well as information for all events in the US. Bringing Fun to the Run!
Highlights include
- Participant times, paces, estimates and places in real-time
- Live Runner Tracking
- Interactive Course maps
- Push notifications as progress is made on course
- Event information and messaging
- Live Leaderboards
- Social sharing
What you need to know
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Rock 'n' Roll Running Series App
There's a distance for everyone! The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series infuses music with running for a world-class experience that'll keep you moving for miles. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series App provides real-time runner tracking for athletes, their families and friends as well as information for all events in the US. Bringing Fun to the Run!
Highlights include
- Participant times, paces, estimates and places in real-time
- Live Runner Tracking
- Interactive Course maps
- Push notifications as progress is made on course
- Event information and messaging
- Live Leaderboards
- Social sharing
FinisherPix
FinisherPix is proud to be the Official Photo Service of this event. Your personal race photos will be available on https://www.finisherpix.com 48 hours after the end of the race to view, order and share your photos from the event.
Help us take the best photo of you:
- Please be sure to keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the run and at the finish line so we can identify your photos.
- Notice our photo spots and smile into the camera - even if it hurts!
- Be sure to have your race number visible at all times.
- Smile and celebrate when you cross the the finish line! Don't worry about touching your watch, the timing company will ensure an accurate record of your achievement.
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