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Rock 'n' Roll marathon returns to San Diego streets

Posted at 9:50 AM, May 28, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-28 12:50:06-04

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - The Rock ’n’ Roll marathon returns to San Diego in June, bringing hundreds of athletes and music to city streets.

The 5K event is scheduled for Saturday June 1, while the half-marathon and marathon will be held Sunday, June 2. Entry fees are $65, $122, and $142 respectively.

The marathon course starts on Sixth Avenue near Balboa Park. It extends as far east as Kensington, and north to Mission Bay Park, with a finish in Little Italy.

Runners can enjoy the sounds of bands along the course, and support from San Diego cheerleading groups.

For those who don’t want to run, the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Health and Fitness Expo will take place Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1 at the San Diego Convention Center. The expo is open to the public and free to attend.

The event will also bring road closures and traffic. Click here for a map of the course.