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.

Next raceSunday, May 31, 2026
LocationSan Diego, California
Boston qualifierNo

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon 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.

What is 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.

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon course route

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.

Weather for the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon

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

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, May 31, 2026
2025CompletedOpen results

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon FAQ

When is the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon?

The 2026 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

How do I register for the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon?

You can register for the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon at runrocknroll.com.