Event Description

ROCK 'N' ROLL - SAN ANTONIO

For over 20 years, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series has made running fun by infusing each course with live bands, cheer teams and more. In 2018, we have reset our focus to deliver best-in-class running events, where music is core and our community encourages you to feel like you are something bigger than yourself. Whether you’re a loyal fan, new to our family or convincing your friends to join you… trust us, you won’t want to miss running with us in 2018.

Race Rules
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.
Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your race number to anyone else, and you may not transfer your entry fee to future races.
If you attempt to sell your race number, you may be banned from future Competitor Group events for three years.
You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the Marathon and 12 years old to participate in the Half Marathon or 2-Person Half Marathon Relay. You must be 10 years old to participate in the 10K. You must be 8 years old to participate in the 5K.
You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge of a Marathon or Half Marathon.
You must show photo ID to receive your race number and timing chip.
You must pick up your own race packet and race number at the Health & Fitness Expo.
Race numbers are required to participate.
No coaches, bikes, in-line skates, skateboards, or dogs will be allowed on the course.
No baby joggers will be allowed on the course.
Overall winners will not qualify for their age group category awards.
Parking & Transportation
Saturday 5K, 10k, and KiDS ROCK Parking

Due to Road Closures and heavy race morning traffic, cars should be parked by 6:45a.m. PLAN AHEAD AND LEAVE EARLY!

GETTING TO THE START LINE The start line is located at Sunset station on Hoefgen Avenue in between Gonzales & Heiman St.

RUNNER DROP OFF

We recommend that all participants be dropped off on the North entrance of the Alamodome on Montana St. This is a 0.5 mile walk to the Start.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Public Transportation on race day provided by VIA: www.viainfo.net

$2.75 Day Pass: Good for unlimited rides on all regular, express and Primo service for the one day indicated on the pass. The Day Pass will be activated the first time boarding the bus. Day passes can be purchased here.

PARKING

Participants and spectators are encouraged to carpool. Please see below for more information on your weekend parking options including our preferred option at the Alamodome!

ALAMODOME

100 Montana Street

San Antonio, TX 78203

Distance from the Start: 0.3 miles

Distance from the Finish: 0.6 miles

Prepaid Parking: Lots will open at 5:00 AM!

Race day parking will be available for $20 per car. Subject to availability.

Sunday Marathon, Half and Relay Parking

GETTING TO THE START LINE The Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay start line is located on W. Market Street and S. Alamo St.

WALKING

Participants staying in a hotel downtown can conveniently walk to the start line.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Public Transportation on race day provided by VIA: www.viainfo.net

$2.75 Day Pass: Good for unlimited rides on all regular, express and Primo service for the one day indicated on the pass. The Day Pass will be activated the first time boarding the bus. Day passes can be purchased here.

PARKING

Participants and spectators are encouraged to carpool. Please see below for more information on your weekend parking options including our preferred option at the Alamodome!

ALAMODOME

100 Montana Street

San Antonio, TX 78203

Distance from the Start: 0.8 miles

Distance from the Finish: 0.6 miles

Race day parking will be available for $20 per car. Subject to availability.

2 RUNNER DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Participants can be dropped off race morning at one of the 2 below options by 6:30am:

Option 1 From the I-10: Cesar Chavez Blvd and Presa Street

Exit South Alamo St. and head East. Proceed on South Alamo and take a left on St. Mary’s. Then proceed a few block and turn on E Cesar Chavez Blvd. Runners can be dropped off at the corner of E. Cesar Chavez Blvd and Presa Street and then walk North up Presa to Gear Check and the start line. Your driver must continue east on E Cesar Chavez to I-37.

Option 2 From I-37: Bonham and E. Crockett St.

Exit E Commerce Street and head West. Turn right on Bowie Street, Left onto E Houston Street. Take a left a left on Bonham and get dropped off at the corner of E Houston Street and Bonham and E. Crockett St. Runners can then walk west on Crockett St. and turn left onto Presa Street to Gear Check and the start line. Your driver must continue on Crockett St., take a right on Bowie back to E Commerce St.

Baggage/Gear Check
Before you enter your assigned corral, drop-off your pre-race/post-race clothing and belongings at the Gear Check. While you run, your gear will be held at Gear Check.

Each participant will receive a large, durable clear gear bag at the Health & Fitness Expo when you pick up your packet that will serve as your gear bag on race day. Gear Check space will be arranged alphabetically and by truck number near the Start Line. Attach your gear tag to your gear bag before you leave it with the Gear Check crew. After the race, reclaim your checked bag at the designated Gear Check area.

Please note: DO NOT leave valuables, cash or jewelry in your gear bag. The event is not responsible for any lost items. Gear bags must be claimed before close of the Finish Line Festival on race day.

Wave Start
In an effort to provide every one of our participants with as comfortable a run as possible, the Wave Start will be incorporated in most Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series events.

Participants are assigned to an appropriate corral based on the projected finishing time submitted on their entry form. Typically, there are multiple waves assigned to several of the finishing times. All spectators should be aware of this when organizing their viewing schedule for the day.

When the gun fires, the first corral will be released. The rest of the participants will be held at the start line.
At pre-determined intervals the next corral will be released.
By using this staggered starting method, the pack will be spread out and allow every runner to settle into their racing rhythm from the first step right to the finish line.

Information Booths and Lost & Found
Information Booths will be positioned at the start and finish to assist you with any race day questions and help you find your way. The Information Booths will also serve as the race day Lost & Found. Any valuables found at the start or finish should be turned in to the Information Booth. Items from the start will be transported to the finish.

Any valuable items NOT claimed at the finish by 3 pm will be trucked back to our San Diego office. To claim a lost item after the event, please contact Competitor Group at 800-311-1255.

Medical
The Medical Team is a dedicated group of multidisciplinary medical professionals, available to help assess your race day medical needs and administer acute first aid when necessary.

Numerous medical stations will be located at the Finish as well as at the start and along the course. Look for large RED and WHITE tents and for our medical volunteers dressed in RED shirts for complimentary help before, during and after the race.

Race Timing
Race timing is by Sportstats using chip on the bib technology which will automatically record participants’ times at the start, at certain splits along the courses and at the finish. Sportstats will be using disposable tags, glued onto your race bib, which allows you to walk away from the finish without the need to have your tag collected.

Please Note: All participants in the race must wear their race bib with the tag intact in order to have their times recorded. No bib = no time! Please make sure the race bib is pinned at torso height at the front and is visible throughout the race.

Visit Sportstats.us for more information.