Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon
Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is a large destination race built around entertainment, city sightseeing, and a late-spring coastal calendar slot.
Quick facts
- Music-driven destination race and the original event in the Rock 'n' Roll series.
- Official course overview starts at Balboa Park and finishes in Downtown San Diego.
- Focuses on neighborhood sightseeing and on-course entertainment as much as pace.
- Official registration and results are both maintained through the main event site.
Is registration open for the 2027 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is open.
About the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon
The Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is built around the idea that the race should feel like an event even before the finish line. Music, neighborhoods, and city-tour framing are the core of the product here, not side extras.
Course
Official race materials describe the marathon as an insider foot tour of San Diego that starts at Balboa Park, finishes downtown, and moves through up to eight neighborhoods. It is a city-experience marathon first, with entertainment and personality designed into the route.
Race-day weather
San Diego usually offers a mild coastal start compared with inland late-spring races, but sun still becomes a factor once the course opens up. If the marine layer lifts early, the second half can feel warmer than the postcard version suggests.
Past Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, June 6, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 31, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, June 1, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
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Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon FAQ
When is the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon?
The 2027 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is on Sunday, June 6, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is open. View the official registration details at runrocknroll.com.
Is Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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