Rock 'n' Roll San Jose
October 3, 2026
Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park (Finish) / S. Market St & E. William St (Start) · San Jose, United States
About
Celebrating 20 years running in the heart of Silicon Valley, this flat, fast course through downtown San Jose is loved by elites and PR-chasers alike. Live bands, DJs, cheer squads and fans jam the streets from start to finish, making it one of the most spirited running block parties around.
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Start
Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park (Finish) / S. Market St & E. William St (Start)
Start time
2026-10-04 08:00
Entry fee
$170.00 USD
Weather
Sunny 24°C
Pack this
- Handheld 500ml bottle + electrolyte tabs for a warm 24°C morning
- 2-3 gels or chews, first one around 45 minutes in
- Light singlet, cap or visor, and sunglasses for full sun
- Sunscreen, anti-chafe balm, and pre-laced bib with timing chip
- Dry change of clothes and flip-flops for the finish festival
What you should know
- Pick up your bib and shirt at the expo beforehand; there is generally no race-morning packet pickup.
- Downtown San Jose is flat and fast, so pace conservatively early and let the closing miles come to you.
- October sun warms quickly after the start, so drink at most aid stations and watch for heat-illness signs.
- Half marathon runners face a course time limit; slower finishers may be moved to sidewalks as streets reopen.
- Use gear check near the start/finish rather than leaving bags unattended, and plan light-rail or early parking.
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