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Inaugural Course
The marathon and half marathon courses have been unveiled for this inaugural event! Both races will start and finish in the same location and feature a great mix of urban and rural scenery. Keep your eyes and ears open as you run past many historic sites and hear the talents of local musicians on the entertainment stages.
Start Location:Lion’s Field
Finish Location: Alamodome
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!
Course Support
AquaFina water and Cytomax Performance Drink will be served at the start, finish and along the race route. Powerbar Gel will also be available at one location on each course. Medical teams will be on site to provide care at the start, finish and dozen locations along the course. Clocks and timers are located at every mile.
Cytomax Performance Drink
Cytomax will be the official on-course sports drink of Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio. Tropical fruit 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
PowerBar Gel
PowerBar Gel is the Official Energy Gel of Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio. A variety of flavors will be served along the Marathon and ½ Marathon courses. PowerBar Gel is a carbohydrate and electrolyte gel for immediate energy, with four times the sodium of other leading competitors. For more information, please visit www.powerbar.com
On-Course Aid Station Locations
Water and Cytomax
Water and Cytomax Performance Drink stations will be located at the following mile markers: 1.6, 3.4, 5.3, 6.8, 8.6, 10.3, 11.8 (1/2 marathon only), 12.0 (marathon only), 13.3, 14.9, 16.3, 17.5, 19.1, 20.0, 21.3, 22.5, 23.9, 25.1. There will also be plenty of water at the start and finish lines.
PowerBar Gel Zones
For that extra boost of energy during your run, PowerBar Gel will be offered at mile 8.6 of the combined course and mile 14.8 of the marathon course to help keep you going strong.
New Balance Cold Sponge Stations
Keep your cool as you make your way to the finish line thanks to New Balance! Sponges soaked in cold water will be offered at mile 12.4 of the ½ marathon and mile 20 of the marathon.
Medical Teams
The medical team for Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio will be lead by Dr. Paul Saenz of the San Antonio Spurs and Dr. Lewis Maharam, the “Roc–Doc”. 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.
Wave Start
The marathon and half marathon courses will start at the same location and participate in a wave start. This will enable a comfortable starting position for runners and walkers of all paces. 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.
Course Timelines
Start Time:
- 7:25am Wheelchair Invitational
- 7:30am Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
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 (18:1/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 Entertainment
We will keep you rocking every step of the way! 70 live bands, 40 cheer teams and various themed water stations will line the course to keep you entertained from start to finish.
After the race, reunite with family and friends in the Family Reunion area. Enjoy your post race accomplishment with free beer, other refreshments and more live music at the finish line stage.
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