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Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & Half
The Original Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Event
The original Rock 'n' Roll race: live bands, DJs, and 30,000 runners from Balboa Park to Downtown San Diego.
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Race date: May 31, 2026 at 6:15 AM.
About
The Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is the original event in the global Rock 'n' Roll Running Series, first held in 1998. Starting at Balboa Park and finishing in downtown San Diego, the course winds through eight vibrant neighborhoods featuring live bands, DJs, cheer squads, and enthusiastic fans at every turn. The inaugural race attracted nearly 20,000 runners from 30 countries and has since grown into one of the largest running events in the United States with up to 30,000 participants.
Location
| Venue | Balboa Park |
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| Address | Balboa Park to Downtown San Diego, CA |
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Course
| Surface | Road |
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| Course type | Point to point |
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| Elevation gain | 170 m |
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| Boston qualifier | Listed as Boston qualifier |
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| Weather notes | Late May in San Diego is warm with temperatures of 15 to 22 C (59 to 72 F). "May Gray" marine layer keeps mornings cool. Very low chance of rain. |
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Race profile
| First held | 1998 |
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| Average runners | 25,000 |
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| Last year runners | 28,000 |
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Registration
| Price | $100 to $160 |
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| Participant limit | 30,000 |
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Contact
| Organizer | The IRONMAN Group / Rock 'n' Roll Running Series |
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