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Rock N Roll Marathon Information
Race Date:
June 1, 2008
Start Times:
Wheelchair start: 6:25 am
Race Start: 6:30 am
Location of the Start Line
Palm & 6th Ave. on the west end of Balboa Park.
The start line is approximately 1-2 miles from most downtown hotels. The start line opens at 5:00 am on race day. There will be a sports drink, water and bananas. There is also a grassy area within the park to stretch and relax prior to the start of the race and plenty of port-a-potties.
Arrive early and you might catch a glimpse of the Running Elvis
Finish Line Festival
The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon will finish in a secured area at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in Point Loma. Participants receive a mylar blanket and a finisher's medal. The Finish Line Festival features live music, refreshments and food, and one well-deserved complimentary beer. The Family Reunion area will be located on the grass area within the Finish Line Festival. Look for tall alphabet signs (A-Z) to help you locate your friends and family. Please plan to meet your family in this area. It is advisable to discuss a reunion plan with your friends and family prior to the race.
Spectators should arrive by 10 am to park at the Airport Authority parking lot near the finish line at the Marine Corp Recruit Depot. Please plan ample time to park, clear security, and take a shuttle ride to the finish line. The wait at the security checkpoint could be up to 30 minutes.
Rules Enforced on MCRD:
No vehicles, including bicycles, will be allowed to enter the base.
All persons entering the MCRD are subject to search and seizure of illegal substances.
Arrive early and expect at least a half hour delay when entering the MCRD.
Weapons of any type, alcohol, glass bottles and illegal drugs or paraphernalia are strictly prohibited on base.
All bags, packs, camera bags and personal property will be searched.
Guests are encouraged to limit baggage brought into the MCRD. This will facilitate expeditious entry.
No dogs or pets will be allowed to enter the MCRD.
While within the MCRD, please stay within the clearly marked designated area.
Entry into the MCRD constitutes consent to search of personnel and the property under their control, pursuant to internal security act of 1950, section 21, 50 u.s.c. 797 (1979).
The MCRD is an active military base. Due to national security concerns, any jokes or references will be treated seriously and will result in eviction from the base and possible arrest. Please respect the MCRD officials and grounds.
Weather
San Diego often experiences early-morning cloud cover in late May and early June, which keeps temperatures down. The chance of precipitation is minimal. Average temperatures for the starting time are in the low '60s. Visit our Medical Information page to read about the best methods for maintaining proper hydration throughout the race.
Start Corrals
All participants will be assigned a starting corral based on their projected finishing time which is submitted on the entry form. One thousand participants are assigned to each corral, fastest to slowest, front to back. Participants will be able to enter their corral beginning at 6:00 am.
Packet Pick-Up
There will be no packet pick-up on race-day. All packets must be picked up on Friday, May 30, or Saturday, May 31 at the Health & Fitness Expo.
Family and friends are not permitted to pick up your race number. No exceptions! You must show photo I.D. to pick up your race number and chip.
Packets will not be mailed.
You may register at the Expo on May 30 or 31.
Age Group Awards & Medals
Commemorative Gold Record age group awards will be presented 3-deep in all age divisions for the Marathon in both male and female categories. All 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. There is also first place prize money for Masters and Wheelchair competitors meeting minimum time standards.
The Course
The 2008 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon presents the same great course as last year. The 26.2 mile course begins in Balboa Park, runs through Hillcrest and skirts the San Diego Zoo.
Runners take an expanded tour of downtown featuring Petco Park, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and the San Diego Harbor. Following the downtown excursion, the course travels up beautiful Highway 163, and races by the bayside communities, Sea World and ends at the Marine Corps Depot in Point Loma.
Start Area and Location of the Start Line
When you arrive at the Start Line in Balboa Park on race morning proceed to the Start Line Village located on 6th Avenue between Laurel and Palm Streets. Fuel up on water, energy drink, fruit, coffee and other foods. There are also medical stations, the UPS gear check and 300 portable toilets.
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