Transport

Expo

Getting to the Expo

Expo Hours: Friday, October 4 from 1-6PM and Saturday, October 5 from 9AM -5PM

Location: San Jose McEnery Convention Center (150 W San Carlos St, San Jose), Halls 2-3

Parking: Parking is available at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center - hours and rates TBA

Public Transportation: Ride VTA Light Rail (exit at Convention Center).

Rates: $2.25/adult, $1/youth (ages 5-18).
For added convenience, part at any of the VTA's free Park & Ride lots. Stay the course. Take the VTA to the race.

Race Day Parking & Transportation

Parking & Transportation

Race day road closures may impact your travel to and from the event. Be aware and plan ahead by studying our road closure list and alternate access information here.

You can also download the free Waze app on your smart point for point to point directions around road closures on race day

SpotHero Parking

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the Rock’n’Roll San Jose SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
New to SpotHero? Click here to download the SpotHero app.

SATURDAY - 5K and KiDS ROCK

5K Start: 7:30AM @ Market St at San Salvador St.
KiDS ROCK Start: 9:00-9:40AM (depending on child’s age) @ Cesar Chavez Plaza

Parking:

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

Public Transportation:

Ride the VTA Light Rail (exit Convention Center, Children's Discovery Museum or San Antonio stations).
Rates: $2.25/adult, $1/youth (ages 5-18).
For added convenience, park at any of VTA's free Park $ Ride lots. Stay the course. Take the VTA to the race.

SUNDAY - 10K and Half Marathon

10K and Half Marathon Start: 8:00AM @ Santa Clara St at Almaden Ave

Parking:

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
SAP Center
- Lot opens at 5:00AM, must exit by 1:00PM
- Enter via Julian/Montgomery or Santa Clara/Cahill
- Free parking
- *We highly recommend you use Waze to drive to the event as the road closures will automatically be incorporated into the directions.

Public Transportation:

Ride the VTA Light Rail (exit Convention Center, Children's Discovery Museum or San Antonio stations).
Rates: $2.25/adult, $1/youth (ages 5-18).
For added convenience, park at any of VTA's free Park $ Ride lots. Stay the course. Take the VTA to the race.

Runner Drop Off:

Drop your runner off on Almaden Blvd between San Carlos and Park.
To exit the area after dropping your runner, turn left on Park or u-turn at Park and head back south on Almaden Blvd.

Getting Around the City

Tips on Getting Around the City

Ride VTA light rail (exit at Convention Center or Children’s Discovery Museum) and purchase an 8-hour Excursion Pass as your round trip ticket!

For added convenience, you can park in any of VTA’s free park & ride lots and enjoy the ride. Go green, ride VTA Light Rail! Visit their website for more information