United States · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon
San Diego, California, United States
The Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon follows a road route from the Balboa Park area towards downtown, with entertainment along the course. San Diego was the series’ original location when the event began in 1998. General registration and charity opportunities are linked through the official event site. Check the full-marathon course map and entry option when planning your race, as the weekend also includes a half marathon and 5K with their own results.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- San Diego
- State / district
- California
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- City road course.
- Approximate field
- About 6,700Reported finishers · 2026
Rounded from 6,657 full-marathon finishers reported by FindMyMarathon for 2026.
How to enter Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General registration
Use the organiser’s registration overview and select the full marathon.
Official entry informationCharity programme
The series links its official charity programme from the event page; partner terms and places vary.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Road route from the Balboa Park area to downtown San Diego.
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon
Full 2026 resultsTimes of San Diego reported that Isaac Hernandez and Sara Bagnell won the 2026 full marathon. Its local race report gives their times as 2:28:54 and 2:57:46 respectively.
Men’s Marathon
Times of San Diego reported Isaac Hernandez as the winner in 2:28:54.
View result detailsWomen’s Marathon
Times of San Diego reported Sara Bagnell as the winner in 2:57:46.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 6 Jun 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon?
General registration: Use the organiser’s registration overview and select the full marathon. Charity programme: The series links its official charity programme from the event page; partner terms and places vary.
Where is Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon and how far is it?
Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon takes place in San Diego, California, United States. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon course like?
Road route from the Balboa Park area to downtown San Diego. City road course.
How big is the field at Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon?
The approximate field is About 6,700, based on Reported finishers for 2026. Rounded from 6,657 full-marathon finishers reported by FindMyMarathon for 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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