Monday, May 13, 2013

Time to Rock ‘n’ Roll and Run in San Diego


Get, Set, Go...!

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is going to take place on 2nd June, 2013 at Balboa Park, San Diego, i.e. a weekend after Memorial Day. Considered as the 26.2-mile race and block party as well, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon attracts both locals as well as visitors. 

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon includes a marathon, half-marathon and a relay. While the marathon will commence at 6:15 am, the half-marathon and relay will begin at 6:45 am from 6th Avenue & Quince Street in Balboa Park and will end at Petco Park – K Street & 13th Street. 

Whether you are an amateur or a professional runner, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon invites people of all abilities. As the name clearly suggests, it is a marathon and a great party, all in one event. At every mile along the route, you will find LIVE bands enthralling and encouraging everyone with electrifying music of all genres. 

The race will finish at Petco Park where you will be greeted with a concert by the popular 80’s English rock band The Psychedelic Furs. Along the entire course, there will be cheer teams and dance squads to encourage and cheer on the runners. 

Imagine running through the breathtaking San Diego Bay, marvelous Balboa Park and the Downtown! The marathon involves a picturesque route that allows runners to pass through the beautiful Balboa Park, North Park, Harbor Drive, along Mission Bay, Mission Valley, finally ending at PETCO Park in downtown. Isn’t this incredible? 

Facilities at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon: 

  • Every 1.5 to 2 miles, there will be water stations. And Gatorade will also be available there.
  • Medical stations will be deployed after every 2 miles on both courses.
  • There will be portable restrooms throughout both the courses.
Apart from San Diego, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series takes place in dozens of other cities as well in the USA and in some European cities. In San Diego city, this superb marathon is held a weekend after Memorial Day.

If you are coming on a vacation to San Diego in June, be a part of this grand event. As you run along the route, you will get to see a lot of San Diego’s most beautiful places and attractions.

As far as accommodation is concerned, choose a hotel in San Diego which is centrally located and offers fine services at affordable rates.

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