Rock 'n' Roll San Diego

MAY
30-31
2026
Rock 'n' Roll San Diego features marathon, half marathon and 5K courses from Balboa Park through iconic neighborhoods to a Downtown finish. Expect live bands, festive crowds and charity options including St. Jude for a lively late May run.
30-31 May 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Rock 'n' Roll San Diego

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego is a race weekend in San Diego, California, scheduled for May 30–31, 2026. The event is part of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series and is organized by IRONMAN. Courses start at Balboa Park and finish in Downtown San Diego, and the route passes through up to eight well-known neighborhoods. The listing notes an average air temperature of about 68°F (20°C) and the nearest airport code as SAN.

Race distances and entry

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 5K

The marathon and half marathon take place on May 31, 2026; the 5K is scheduled for May 30, 2026. Published entry prices and minimum ages are: marathon $145, age 18 or older; half marathon $139, age 12 or older; 5K $85, age 8 or older. Registration materials indicate a "Remix Challenge" option to add an additional distance during registration. There are charity participation options through St. Jude, including Hero entries and Team St. Jude entries; some Hero levels list benefits such as complimentary race entry, race-day hospitality, a Heroes singlet or tech shirt, and a personal fundraising page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km