San Antonio Is Ready To Rock 'n' Roll

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon Planned for San Antonio in 2008

By Ian Monahan
Elite Racing
October 5, 2007

CHICAGO, (October 5, 2007) - Elite Racing, Inc., organizer of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series announced today that the City of San Antonio will be the new home of the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon. The inaugural race is set to run through San Antonio on Sunday, November 16, 2008 and will replace the city’s existing marathon. Organizers expect to draw more than 15,000 runners and walkers to the event, which will feature 70 live bands along the marathon and half- marathon courses.

"San Antonio’s vibrant atmosphere and mild climate has made the city an attractive destination for travelers during the fall and winter months," said John Solis, Assistant Executive Director of Marketing and Sales for the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). "The Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon is a perfect event for active people looking for an entertaining and recreational outlet as part of their visit to the city. Since San Antonio is a top destination for travelers from the state of Illinois, it was important for both the San Antonio CVB and Elite Racing to reach the running community here in Chicago. Many of the runners participating in the Chicago Marathon may also want to add San Antonio to their annual running schedule."

Online registration officially opened today at a special rate of $65 for the marathon and $55 for the half-marathon available through Nov. 16, 2007.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon is now part of a national series of seven musically themed marathons and half-marathons produced annually by Elite Racing. The 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses will run past many of the city’s historic sites and parks, while featuring live bands and cheerleaders positioned at each mile. Organizers plan to unveil the new courses in early 2008.