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A Journey through Alamo City…
…Where Heart & Soul Meet Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Experience southern charm infused with a Texas twist as you hit the streets of San Antonio this November 15 for the 2nd annual Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon. With an action-packed, flat and scenic course lined with supportive spectators, thousands of chanting cheerleaders and high-energy live local music at every mile, you won’t want to miss out on the fun!
Both courses showcase the best of what San Antonio has to offer: the breath-taking Spanish missions (including the Alamo!), historic downtown San Antonio, the beautiful neighborhoods of the King William District and the lush Mission Trails. Begin your 13.1 or 26.2 mile journey just 2 miles northeast of Downtown San Antonio near Lion’s Field (in Brackenridge Park) and finish just steps from the Alamodome.
Start Line Village: Lion’s Field at Broadway Street and Mullberry
Start Location: Broadway Street and Millrace Ave.
Finish Location: Cherry Street- behind the Alamodome- Parking Lot C
The Start
Start Times:
• 7:25am Wheelchair Invitational
• 7:30am Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (wave start)
Wave Start
To enable a comfortable starting position for runners and walkers of all paces, the marathon and half marathon courses will start at the same location and participate in a wave start.
Participants are assigned to an appropriate corral based on the projected finishing time submitted on their entry form.
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 (every 1:30 - 2:00 minutes) 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.
This will allow sufficient room along the course and at the finish line without affecting the chip time or the time participants have to complete the race.
Please Note: To ensure the roads reopen to vehicular traffic at the published times, there will be a cut off point enforced along the Marathon route. Marathon participants must pass the 10.7 – mile point by 11:30 am (18:10/mile) or they will be stopped and shuttled to the finish line.
All Marathon participants must complete the 26.2 mile course within 7 ½ hours. Please note – this is gun time, not chip time. We have factored in the time it will take for the last corrals to cross the start line. Please plan your training accordingly.
Course Highlights
San Antonio, known for its rich history and color, has so much to offer for the marathon and half marathon participants both on and off the course! The thoughtfully designed routes run past a variety of signature attractions in San Antonio. Whether walking or running, keep your eyes open and take in the scenery.
Noteworthy Mile-Markers
Miles of Music Entertainment
Leave your headphones at home! With live local and regional bands positioned along each mile of the race routes and thousands of spirited cheerleaders lining the course, our goal is to keep you energized and rockin’ from start to finish.
Course Support & Aid Stations
Take all of the necessary measures to rehydrate with water and citrus-flavored Cytomax Performance Drink at the start, finish and along the race routes. GU Energy gel available in Vanilla, Tri-Berry, Strawberry Banana and Roctane Blueberry Pom flavors- will also be available at one location on each course. Medical teams will be on-site to provide quality care and first-aid at the start, finish and several locations along the course. Clocks and timers are located at every mile.
Cytomax Performance Drink
Cytomax is the official on-course sports drink of Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio. Citrus flavor will be served at the hydration stations along the course. Studies show that refueling with Cytomax provides you with optimal hydration and energy to help keep you going from start to finish. Cytomax can be purchased at GNC, specialty running stores or www.cytosport.com
On-Course Aid
Water, Cytomax and GU Energy Gel Zones
Water, Cytomax Performance Drink, and GU Energy Gel will be offered at the following mile markers:
| Mile |
Course Support Offered |
| Mile 1.6 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 3.4 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 5.3 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 6.8 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 8.6 |
H20/ Cytomax/ GU Energy Gel |
| Mile 10.3 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 11.8 (1/2 marathon only) |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 12.0 (marathon only) |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 13.3 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 14.8 |
Gu Energy Gel |
| Mile 14.9 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 16.3 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 17.5 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 19.1 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 20.0 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 21.3 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 22.5 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 23.9 |
H20/ Cytomax |
| Mile 25.1 |
H20/ Cytomax |
*Please note: There will also be plenty of water at the start and finish lines.
Cold Sponge Stations
Keep your cool as you make your way to the finish line! Sponges soaked in cold water will be offered at mile 12.4 of the ½ marathon and mile 20 of the marathon.
Medical Aid
The medical team for Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio will be lead by Dr. Paul Saenz, the team physician for the San Antonio Spurs, and Dr. Lewis “Rock Doc” Maharam. Utilizing their medical expertise, they will assemble a highly skilled Sports Medicine Team of multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional medical professionals to help assess and treat participants’ race day first-aid needs.
Numerous medical stations will be located at the start, on the course and at the finish. All medical areas will be large RED and WHITE tents staffed by medical volunteers dressed in RED shirts.
The Finish
- Finish Line: Cherry Street (behind the Alamodome)
- Finish Line Feista & Family Reunion Location: The Alamodome, Parking Lot C
Secure Zone Finish
The Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon will finish behind the Alamodome on Cherry Street. Once you cross the finish line, you’ll be fed into the Secure Zone, a fenced off area designated for race participants only.
In the Secure Zone, receive your finisher’s medal, have your photo taken and refuel with water, Cytomax sports drink and a plentiful mix of post-race snacks.
Please Note: Once you leave the Secure Zone, you CANNOT re-enter. Retrieve your checked gear bag from the Gear Check area and join family and friends for the Finish Line Fiesta.
Finish Line Fiesta & Family Reunion
After the race, reunite with family and friends outside the Secure Zone in the Finish Line Fiesta in the Alamodome’s parking lot C. Enjoy your post race accomplishment with free beer, courtesy of MGD 64, various refreshments and exciting live music at the finish line stage.
Please note: With 30,000 participants and thousands of excited spectators, it can be difficult to locate friends and family without a plan. it is highly recommended that you designate a meet-up location for friends and family BEFORE the race in the Family Reunion area. The Family Reunion area will post tall, clearly-marked signs by Letter (A - Z), so be sure to coordinate and plan to meet at a pre-determined letter.
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