The Alamo - part of your weekend getaway!
Rock San Antonio This November!
The newest addition to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series takes place on November 16th in San Antonio, Texas.
Featuring a scenic course and ideal running temperatures in the mid-60’s, San Antonio proves to be the perfect destination for a late-fall running vacation where you can combine your athletic conquests with a weekend getaway in Texas’ cultural mecca.
Date/Times
Update: Final Confirmation Packets have been mailed to you. If you did not receive your packet, you can print your confirmation card starting Monday, November 3rd from the web. You may only pick up your own race packet and number at the Health & Fitness Expo- NO EXCEPTIONS! Race numbers will not be mailed. Photo ID required.
Event Highlights
- Scenic courses
- Live music every mile
- Spirited Cheer Squads
- Boston Qualifier
- Perfect Running Weather
- Exciting Vacation Getaway
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- Finish Line Fiesta
- Free Admission to Headliner Concert
- Inaugural Participant T-shirt
- Commemorative Finisher's Medal
- Official Finishers Certificate
- Awards in All Age Divisions
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Race Day Temperature
With 300 days a year of sunshine & mild temperatures, San Antonio is the perfect running destination this fall. Average temperatures in November range from a low of 50 to a high of 70. Visit weather.com for local San Antonio conditions.
Health & Fitness Expo
Packet Pick-up
Pick up your race number, timing chip, T-shirt and goodie bag at the Health & Fitness Expo before the race. The Expo will be held at the Alamodome and will be free and open to the public.
Runners must show photo ID to pick up their race number and timing chip. Each participant must pick up his/her own race number and timing chip - family members and friends will not be permitted to pick up packets on another participant’s behalf. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Packets will not be mailed.
Pre-Race Pasta Party
Looking for the best pre-race pasta party in town? Look no further. Dine with fellow Rock ‘n’ Rollers in a historic setting representing over 100 years of celebrations, cuisine and culture.
Sunset Station, located in the shadow of the Alamodome (the hub of race weekend activities), is hosting a pre-race Pasta Party for all participants, friends and family. After the Health & Fitness Expo, head over to Sunset Station with your friends and family for live music and a carbo-loading menu, perfect for your pre-race meal!
- Who: All participants, family and friends
- What: Pre-race Pasta Party featuring live entertainment
- When: Saturday, November 15 (2 seatings: 5pm or 7pm)
- Where: Historic Sunset Station
(conveniently located next to the Alamodome/Health & Fitness Expo)
- Carbo-Load Menu: Mexican Caesar Salad, Three types of Pasta with a variety of sauces, Garlic Bread, Dessert and Beverages
- Cost: $15 per ticket (service tip not included)
Purchase tickets online or at the Sunset Station box office Thursday November 13 through Saturday November 15 - 9 am to 5 pm.
Limited seating, so purchase your tickets today!
Start Line Village
At the Start Line Village located in Lions Park, you will find coffee, bagels, AquaFina water, Cytomax sports drink, medical support and the Official Gear Check.
UPS Gear Check
Before you enter your corral, drop-off your pre-race/post-race clothing and belongings at the UPS Gear Check trucks.
While you run, your gear will be transported from the start to finish line. Each participant will receive a goodie bag and label at the Health & Fitness Expo. Goodie bags will serve as your gear bag on race day; gear labels will be attached to your race number.
UPS Gear Check will be clearly marked and positioned at the Start Line Village on race morning. Look for the UPS trucks that will be arranged alphabetically and by truck number.
Attach your gear tag to your gear bag before you leave it at UPS Gear Check. At the finish line the Gear Pick-up station will be located outside of the finish line secure zones. Bags must be claimed by 3 pm on race day.
DO NOT leave valuables, cash or jewelry in your gear bag; the event is not responsible for any lost items.
We'll get you off to a smooth start!
Start Line Corrals
The start line corral system allows for a smooth race start for participants of varying levels.
Based on the estimated finish time that you provided on your race entry form, you are assigned a race number and corresponding corral, with other participants of similar running pace.
When you pick up your race number at the Health & Fitness Expo, check your corral assignment. If you believe that you have been assigned to the wrong corral, bring your race number to the Corral Change table in the registration area at the Expo.
There will be NO corral changes on race morning.
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.
ChronoTrack Timing System
State of the art ChronoTrack systems will be used to record participants’ times at the start, at certain splits along the courses and at the finish. The ChronoTrack system uses a disposable tag, called a D Tag, which allows you to walk away from the finish without the need to have your tag collected.
Prior to the race, you must remove the tag from your number and attach it to your shoe. Please follow the instructions provided in your registration packet.
PLEASE NOTE: All participants in this race must wear the ChronoTrack timing tag on your shoe in order to have their times recorded. ChampionChip timing equipment will NOT be used at this race; ChampionChip timing chips will NOT record your time.
*If you register for the race before online registration closes (midnight, November 7, 2008), your race bib should have your name printed on it.
Visit chronotrack.com for more information.
Age Group Awards
The top three finishers in each age divisions for both the Marathon and 1/2 Marathon will also receive awards for both male and female categories. All age group awards will be mailed within 4 to 6 weeks after the event. In accordance with USATF Rules, overall and cash awards will be determined by gun time while age group awards will be determined by chip time.
- 12 - 14 (1/2 Marathon only)
- 15 - 17 (1/2 Marathon only)
- 18 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 49
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- 50 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65 - 69
- 70 - 74
- 75 - 79
- 80+
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Pace Team Information
Want to make sure you make it to the finish line by your goal time? Head over to the ‘We Run San Antonio’ booth at the Health & Fitness Expo for FREE official pace information. Just look for the lime green balloon!
Marathon Pace Times: |
1/2 Marathon Pace Times: |
- 2:45
- 3:00
- 3:10
- 3:15
- 3:20
- 3:30
- 3:40
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- 3:45
- 3:50
- 4:00
- 4:15
- 4:30
- 5:00
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- 1:35
- 1:45
- 1:52
- 2:00
- 2:15
- 2:20
- 2:30
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Elite Invitational Race
As with all Elite Racing Signature races, Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio will offer a top Marathon prize purse. Prizes are awarded 5-deep in the Men and Women’s Invitational Race. US only prize money will pay 5-deep. Prize money is also awarded to the top two male and female Masters (40+) and Wheelchair finishers for the marathon only. Wheelchair competitors must meet the qualifying time standards to be eligible for prize money, which is 2:05 for men and 2:35 for women.
*There is no prize purse for the ½ Marathon.
USAA Military Racers Division
Active member of the military are invited to compete in the inaugural USAA Military Racers Division. Open to all active members of the military, this special division will award the top male and female winners in both the marathon and ½ marathon. These awards will be presented by USAA at the post-race concert. Register today
All Active Members of the Military receive a discounted entry fee. Retired members and families of military division may receive the special military discount, but should not enter the military division and be scored with the general race population.
Already registered and want to compete? Send an email to rnrsa@eliteracing.com with your name, date of birth, marathon or 1/2 marathon participant and that you wish to compete in the USAA Military Racers Division. Please include "USAA Military Racers Division" in the subject line.
Calling Texas’ Best!
Join us for the Texas Showdown, a statewide distance running championship at the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon. Eligible distance runners from Texas will compete for prize money in both the full and half marathon distances.
To qualify for the Texas Showdown prize purse, runners must have been a permanent full-time resident in the state of Texas as of November 1, 2007. More...
Entertainment Lined Course
In true rockstar fashion, 70 live bands, 40 cheer teams and themed water stations will line the course to keep you entertained from start to finish.
Sneak Peak: Inaugural Medals
Check out the Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Medals! Take a peek!
Secure Zone Finish Line
The Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon will finish outside of the Alamodome. 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, have your photo taken, refuel with AquaFina water, Cytomax sports drink and food and receive your finisher’s medal.
Once you leave the Secure Zone, you cannot re-enter. Just outside of the Secure Zone, you can retrieve your gear bag and join family and friends for the Finish Line Fiesta.
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Meet your friends at the Finish Line!
After the race, reunite with family and friends in the Family Reunion area and relish in your post race accomplishment with a free beer and other refreshments and live music at the finish line stage.
The Family Reunion area will post clearly-marked signs by Letter (A - Z). Before the race, be sure to coordinate with family and friends in order to meet at a pre-determined letter.
Event staff will also be available at an on-site message center to assist with any questions. You can leave a note for family members or friends on the message board.
New Balance Recovery
A day out with RUNNING.
After a long day with RUNNING, your body demands some rest. On race day, New Balance will offer runners a destination at the finish line designed to address recovery needs. Look for the New Balance Recovery Zone near the finish line for personal trainers, stretching mats, seating areas, New Balance branded giveaways and a preview of the NBx performance collection of running footwear.
LOVE/hate. this is the new balance.
New Balance is the Official Footwear Sponsor of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
Check us out at www.newbalance.com.
Information Booths and Lost & Found
Information booths will be positioned at the start and finish lines to assist with any race day questions and serves as the Lost & Found.
- Any items found at the start or finish should be turned in to the Information Booth and can be retrieved at the finish.
- Any valuables turned in from the start will be transported to the finish.
- Valuable items NOT claimed at the finish by 3 pm on race day will be transported back to Elite Racing’s San Diego office.
- To claim a lost item after the event, please contact Elite Racing at 1-800-311-1255.
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