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The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego race weekend will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026. There will also be a 5K on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available, please continue to check back. For questions, alternate directions or concerns please email: [email protected].
The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego race weekend will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025. There will also be a 5K on in Balboa Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025 . Course and road closure information will be posted as it becomes available, please continue to check back. For questions, alternate directions or concerns please email: [email protected].
Download a map and details about road closures and community access specific to your neighborhood!
Most road closures and detours on Sunday will be in effect between the hours of 5:30am and 3:30pm. At 5:30am, Police and event personnel will implement a soft closure along the entire race route. The marathon and half marathon both begin at 6:15am. Streets will reopen on a rolling basis as soon as the last participant has passed and all course support materials have been removed. Please review the road closure grid and course map for more information. Resident and businesses located near the race course are urged to plan ahead and be aware of road closure schedules and alternate access routes.
Use the free Waze App on your smart phone to help avoid race day road closures.
Interactive Course and Ramp Closure Map
Alternate Access Routes
From I-5 South
- Take San Diego Airport/Sassafras Street exit. This puts you onto Kettner Blvd.
- Take Kettner to the traffic light at Pacific Highway and turn left
- Take Pacific Highway about 1/2 mile to Laurel St and turn right
- Take Laurel St to the next light at N Harbor Dr and turn right
From I-5 North
- Take San Diego Airport/Hawthorn St exit (signs will direct you onto westbound Hawthorn St)
- Proceed to N Harbor Dr and turn right
From Southbound SR 163
- Take Park Blvd exit
- Turn left onto Park Blvd (northbound)
- Turn right onto Zoo Place
- Turn right onto Florida Dr
- Entrance to the Naval Hospital is located at Bob Wilson Dr
From SR-163 South
- Exit to eastbound Washington St
- Turn right onto Washington St
- Turn right onto Lincoln Ave
- Turn right onto Normal St.
From I-8 East/West
- Exit towards Texas St. (must use Texas St from I-8E)
- Turn right on El Cajon Blvd.
- Turn left on Washington St and stay left to enter Normal St.
Public Transportation Information
On Sunday, October 24, several MTS bus routes will be on detour. Please find detour information and plan your transit trip for that day. In advance, by visiting sdmts.com or to speak to a customer service representative, please call 511 or 619-557-4555.
If you have questions, comments or concerns please email us at [email protected]
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