 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Date: 6/5/05
Here's a chance to get to know San Diego by foot! Join 20,000 runners and
more than 40 bands for the fifth largest marathon in the country. The beginner-friendly
course covers 26.2 scenic miles and while you're running or walking you'll hear
everything from hip hop to country to good old fashioned rock 'n' roll. Two thousand
high-energy, local high school cheerleaders will also be positioned along the route
to entertain and invigorate participants and spectators alike.
Other Springtime Highlights:
Spring Vacation Specials,
ArtWalk,
PETCO Park,
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Start line: Laurel & 6th Ave. on the west end of Balboa Park
Finish Line: Marine Corps Recruit Depot, adjacent to the San Diego International Airport
Race route: The 26.2 mile improved course starts in Balboa Park, runs through Hillcrest, skirts the San Diego Zoo, heads downtown into the historic Gaslamp Quarter, travels up Highway 163, races by SeaWorld and the San Diego beach and bay communities and ends at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Point Loma.
Fee: $85 until 4/22; $95 (4/23-5/27); $120 at the Expo. Fee includes free concert admission, t-shirt, goodie bag, and finisher's medal and certificate. Minimum age is 18 years to enter.
Start times: 6:35am, wheelchair invitational; 6:45am, marathon
Shuttles & Parking: visit www.rnrmarathon.com for up-to-date information
Information: 800-311-1255, www.rnrmarathon.com or rnrm@eliteracing.com
The Festival opens at 7:30am at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and provides entertainment, refreshments and souvenirs for both participants and spectators. The entertainment stage features live music from 9am-3pm. The majority of runners are expected to finish the race from 10:45am-12:30pm.
The headliner for this live concert on June 5 at Coors Amphitheater will be announced in late March. Past performers include Chris Isaak, Smash Mouth, Chicago and Hootie & the Blowfish. Participants and volunteers receive free admittance. The public is welcome and additional tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster at 619-220-TIXS (8497) for $25. Gates open 5:30pm; headliner at 8pm. 2050 Entertainment Circle,
Chula Vista.
Be sure to make a dash to this expo to see more than 100 exhibits featuring interactive displays, the latest in sports apparel and running shoes, and health and nutritional products from Reebok, Tylenol®, Power Bar®, GNC and SPENCO®. June 3, 11am-7pm; June 4, 9am-5pm. San Diego Convention Center, Hall C, 111 West Harbor Dr. Free admission; open to the public.
Some of San Diego's most popular hotels, including the San Diego Marriott
Hotel & Marina, are offering special discounted rates to Rock 'n' Roll participants. For a complete listing of participating hotels, please visit www.rnrmarathon.com
or call 800-311-1255x 158.
After an exhilarating marathon run, treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage or spa treatment at Spa Tiki. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, this unique day spa provides a taste of the islands with its tropical-themed treatments and décor and features a blend of authentic healing therapies and rituals of ancient island cultures. Complete salon services as well as a full array of spa treatments are available including massage, body wraps, scrubs, soaks, stone massage and facials.
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