Rock and Roll Marathon San Diego Announces 2025 Route Changes That Runners Need to See
- The 2025 Rock and Roll Marathon San Diego will feature a completely revamped course, ditching the sharp climbs in Balboa Park for a flatter, faster loop through downtown and the waterfront, promising personal bests for experienced runners.
- Organizers are scaling up the live music lineup to 30 bands along the course, including a headline set from a surprise 90s rock band at the finish line, making it the largest musical marathon in the event’s history.
- Registration has already hit a 40% capacity surge within the first week due to the new route—early bird pricing ends March 1, so sign up now before prices double.
- A new “Rock and Roll Relay” option is debuting, allowing teams of four to split the 26.2 miles, with each runner covering roughly 6.5 miles and their own stage of live entertainment.
- Runners should expect upgraded Pacific Beach aid stations with local craft beer samplers from Stone Brewing, but new strict hydration rules require reusable cups only—single-use plastics are banned this year.