Rock 'n' Roll San Jose

OCT
3-4
2026
A downtown San Jose race weekend with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and KiDS ROCK, set on largely flat courses with live bands, DJs and street-side cheering that contribute to a festival atmosphere.
3-4 Oct 2026
13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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About the race

Rock 'n' Roll San Jose is a weekend running event in downtown San Jose, California, combining road races with live music and street-side support. The program includes race distances for adults and children and uses downtown streets for both course and finish festival activity. Bands, DJs, cheer squads, and spectators line the route and finish area, contributing to a music-filled, community-centered atmosphere. The event is associated with the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series and is staged in the area nicknamed Speed City, a reference to San Jose State track history.

Organizers describe the courses as largely flat and conducive to fast times. The setting mixes urban streets and nearby scenic elements in a walkable city layout. Distances offered at the event include: - Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - KiDS ROCK Additional factual details: the event lists San Jose, CA, United States as the location and references Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Materials note the event has run for two decades and includes a finish festival with music and community activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
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