Half Marathon Final Information

RACE WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
JUNE 3-4, 2016: HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
San Diego Convention Center, Halls D & F, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Friday, June 3:
11:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday, June 4:
9:00am - 5:00pm
TIP: Print out and sign your Confirmation Sheet before coming to the Expo. You MUST pick up YOUR OWN bib
number at the Expo prior to the race!
JUNE 5, 2016: HALF MARATHON RACE DAY
START LINE: 6th Ave & Quince at Balboa Park
6:15AM: Race starts
TIP: We will be utilizing a wave start. This will enable a comfortable starting position for runners and walkers of
all paces for both the marathon and half marathon distances. When the horn blows, the first corral will be
released and the rest of the participants will be held at the start line. Corrals are released every 1-2 minutes.
Your official time begins as you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line.
Please note: The Start Line is located in a residential neighborhood surrounding Balboa Park. Please
respect our neighbors!
FINISH LINE: Ash Street & State Street
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL: Waterfront Park, 7:15 am - 2:30 pm
Michael Tiernan
Awards Ceremony
Gavin DeGraw
Tolan Slaw Band
7:45am - 9:45am*
10:15am - 10:30am*
10:30am - 11:45am*
12:15pm-2:30pm*
Concert admission is FREE and open to the Public.
*All times subject to change
For details about Parking, Shuttles, & Runner Drop Off, please refer to the Transportation page on the website and
Parking & Transportation Information PDF.
HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
Pick up your bib number, timing tag, gear check bag
and Brooks tech tee at the Expo. Official race
merchandise is available at the Merchandise Store and
a variety of exhibitors will display, sample and sell
running apparel, footwear, and health & fitness
products.
BIB NUMBER PICKUP
Follow these steps to pick up your number at the Expo:
1. Print out & sign your Confirmation Sheet at
home
2. Bring your Confirmation Sheet & Photo I.D. to
Expo
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR OWN BIB NUMBER AT THE
EXPO PRIOR TO THE RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
CORRAL CHANGES
If you need to move to a faster corral, pick up your bib
number and proceed to the ‘Corral Changes’ table in
the Check-In area.
If you wish to move back to a slower corral, you may
do so without visiting the Corral Change table by
simply starting in that corral on race morning. There
are no corral changes on race day.
PACE TEAM
Our friends at the San Diego Track Club
will provide the Official Pace Team for
race day. Experienced pacers will help
you reach the finish line at your goal time. Visit the
Pace Team booth (LIME GREEN BALLOON) at the
Health and Fitness Expo to join. Pace groups for the
Half Marathon are offered in the following times: 1:45,
2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00.
REGISTER FOR 2017
The Health & Fitness Expo is the best place for you to
sign up for the upcoming Rock 'n' Roll Series races. At
the expo, come by the Rock' n' Roll booth and secure
your spot for the 2017 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego
Marathon & 1/2 Marathon and receive a FREE tee
while supplies last! There will be limited availability at
these special prices: Marathon: $59, 1/2 Marathon:
$50, 5K: $35.
RACE DAY
UPS GEAR CHECK
Gear check will be available at the Start Line Festival
at the UPS Trucks on Balboa Drive. On race day,
please to affix your gear check tag (on your bib
number) to your gear bag before you leave it at the
UPS truck assigned to your last name. DO NOT leave
valuables, cash or jewelry in your bag. Please note,
due to heightened security of the Gear Check trucks,
there may be lines. UPS Trucks will be driven to the
finish line area for pickup after the race.
UPS Gear Check is located in Balboa Park, near 6th
Ave & Quince and will be open from 4:30 am until
6:30 am.
After the race, please retrieve your bag at the UPS
Gear Check pickup located at Waterfront Park. Gear
Check location closes at 2:30pm. See the venue map
here.
START CORRALS
You are assigned a bib number and corral based on
your projected finish time – the faster your time, the
closer your corral will be to the start line. If you
believe you have been assigned the wrong corral,
bring your race number to the Corral Change table at
the Expo.
SIGN UP FOR FREE RUNNER TRACKING
Sign up for free Runner Tracking, compliments of
Travelers. Sign up to track a runner or sign up to be
tracked at RunnerTracking.com
CHRONO TRACK TIMING
ChronoTrack timing will be used with a disposable
timing tag that will allow you to walk away from the
finish without the need to have your tag collected.
Prior to the race, you must remove the tag from your
number and attach it to your shoe. Please watch the
instructional video in the bib pickup area to learn
how to attach the tag. You will not receive an official
finish time or finisher certificate if you do not wear
your tag on your shoe during the race.
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE SUPPORT
There will be 8 aid stations along the half marathon
course. Restrooms will be available at each station.
½ Marathon
Station
Distance
1
1.2
2
2.4
3
4.0
4
5.9
5
7.8
6
8.9
7
9.8
8
12.0
Refreshment
H20
H20, Gatorade
H20
H20, Gatorade
H20, GLUKOS
H2O, Gatorade
H20
H2O, Gatorade
Gatorade: Lemon Lime
Glukos: Fruit Punch, Lemon & Orange
MEDICAL INFORMATION
The Medical Team is a dedicated group of medical
professionals available to help you. Medical Stations
will be located at the Start, every other mile along
the course, and at the Finish. Look for large tents and
medical volunteers wearing RED t-shirts. In order to
help our medical team help you, it is critical that you
fill out the medical history information on the back of
your race number.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
Course time limit is 4 hours for the half marathon.
Time limit begins when the last scheduled corral
crosses the start line. If at any time a participant
drops behind the tail vehicle, the participant will be
picked up in the tail vehicle and transported to the
back of the pack to stay on-pace.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
There is no designated spectator parking for race day.
The Trolley is the best option for spectators on race
day as it has stations close to both the Start Line and
the Finish Line. Avoid the hassle on race day and prepurchase an All Day Pass for $6.00 at the Expo - cash
only. Visit http://www.sdmts.com/inside-mts/newsevents for the race day trolley schedule. For spectator
tips, please visit our website.
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
Once you cross the finish line, you will enter the
“Secure Zone” – a fenced off area for participants only.
Here you will receive your finisher’s medal, and
refreshments.
After you exit the secure zone, proceed two blocks to
the Finish Line Festival at Waterfront Park to celebrate
your achievement, meet up with friends and family,
have a beer and enjoy your headliner, Gavin DeGraw!
The festival is free and open to the public.
CELEBRATE WITH MICHELOB ULTRA
Every finisher over age 21: Celebrate your
accomplishment with one well-deserved
complimentary Michelob ULTRA beer at the finish line.
The Michelob ULTRA Beer Garden will be open from
7:30am to 2:30pm. Additional beers can be purchased.
Important note: State law requires your photo ID to be
checked on race day, even if you’re 99! Plan ahead
and have your photo ID with you.
CONCESSIONS & FOOD
The Finish Line Festival offers local food and beverage
trucks. Visit these local vendors on Ash St. before
entering the park. Pre-packaged food items and race
day essentials will also be available for purchase at our
Rock ‘n’ Roll General Store.
PICK UP YOUR REMIX CHALLENGE MEDAL
If you are running the Saturday 5K and any distance on
Sunday, pick up your additional Remix Challenge medal
on Sunday, June 5 at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Series tent at the
Finish Line Festival. You have to cross the finish line on
Saturday and Sunday to receive your Remix Challenge
medal.
FAMILY REUNION
After the race, reunite with family and friends in the
Family Reunion area and relish in your post race
accomplishment. With a large number of participants
and thousands of excited spectators, it can be difficult
to locate friends and family without a plan. It is highly
recommended that you designate a meet up location
for friends and family BEFORE the race. The Family
Reunion area will have tall, clearly-marked signs by
letter (A – Z) next to the beer garden and concert
stage. Be sure to coordinate and plan to meet at a predetermined letter.
LOST & FOUND AND INFORMATION BOOTHS
The Information Booth at the start and finish serves as
Lost & Found. Any valuable items NOT claimed at the
finish by 2:30pm will be returned to the Competitor
Group office in San Diego. To claim a lost item after the
event, please call the office at (800) 311-1255.
Rules, age group awards will be determined by chip
time.
PHOTOS & FINISHER CERTIFICATES
All timed participants will be able to download their
finisher certificate on the Results page of the race
website within 5-7 days after the event. Your finisher
certificate will not be mailed.
DO YOU #RUNFORTHEBLING?
Earn extra medals by completing
multiple marathon or half
marathon distances at our 2016
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series events. Be sure to enroll
as an official 2016 Heavy Medalist to earn our famous
Heavy Medals!
STAY AND PLAY IN SAN DIEGO
Start planning for the 2017 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego
Marathon & 1/2 and book now for the best selection
at the official race hotels. Visit our website to book
your discounted hotel accommodations - be sure to
reference Rock 'n' Roll San Diego when making your
reservation.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED
Volunteers are still needed at the Expo, Start and
Finish Line. If your friends or family are coming out to
watch, tell them to support you and join the Race
Crew! Volunteers receive an official Race Crew T-Shirt
and a Swag Bag! Visit http://www.runrocknroll.com/
san-diego/the-weekend/volunteer/ or call 1-800-3111255.
2016 Headquarter Hotels:
HARD ROCK HOTEL SAN DIEGO
207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702-3000
WHAT’S NEXT?!
#Itsthejuice that keeps you going!
After you cross the finish line, come
rehydrate, refresh, sip and stretch with Suja! Stop by
Suja’s Yoga Station for bottles of delicious Organic,
Non-GMO, Cold-Pressured juice as well as ongoing
stretching sessions hosted by certified Yoga instructors
with live streaming soothing sounds from iHeartRadio!
Before you leave, be sure to gather your group for a
RESULTS & AWARDS
Official race results will be posted by 7pm on June 5 on
the website. Top 3 Overall awards will be presented to
both male and female categories in the half marathon
on race day. Age group awards will be mailed within 810 weeks after the event. In accordance with USATF
MANCHESTER GRAND HYATT SAN DIEGO
One Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-1234
180 degree freeze frame finish line photo! See you
there!
FEATURED CHARITY
ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Be a Hero! Make your personal journey to the
finish line part of something bigger. St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the
world understands, treats and defeats childhood
cancer and other life-threatening diseases. When you
sign up as a St. Jude Hero, you’ll raise funds for the
lifesaving work done at St. Jude while you train for
your Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon.
WHISKEY GIRL
After your race, come celebrate at
Whiskey Girl, located on the corner
of 5th & G in the Gaslamp Quarter! The venue
will feature beats by Super DJ Romeo and a
complimentary Mich Utlra for all race participants with
amazing raffle give-a-ways!
Whiskey Girl brunch starts at 10am (Party kicks off at
11am), offering 15% off food order til 4PM, $10 Pink
Lady bottomless mimosas until 2 p.m. Live music and
marathon karaoke to follow until close!
To reserve a table for the Sunday After Party, or
anytime during event weekend, please email
[email protected].
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For more details on the Brunch After Party, Click
here http://www.whiskeygirl.com/runrocknroll
AMERICAN TEXTILE RECYCLING SERVICES (ATRS)
Traveling runners, make space for a
bag of unwanted running gear, shoes
and warm-up wear in your luggage. Donate it at
American Textile Recycling Service (ATRS) Health and
Fitness Expo Booth #838. Then, fill that empty spot
with race swag on the way home!
Support our ROCK, RUN, RECYCLE campaign yearround. Find a location near you at 866.900.9308 or
visit
GATORADE
The Gatorade Company is proud to be the
official On Course Hydration Sponsor of the Suja
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon &1/2 Marathon with LemonLime Gatorade Endurance Formula available at aid stations
every 2 miles!
GLUKOS
GLUKOS Energy is the Official On-Course
Energy Gel & Gummie of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series
with Lemon, Orange, and Fruit Punch featured on course.
Now, train with what's on-course in 2016 and take advantage
of an exclusive Rock 'n' Roll Sample Pack offer and SAVE 25%
at www.GlukosEnergy.com!
FMG
Preserve the memory of your achievement
forever with a frame or medal engraved with
your name and race time. Engraving is available
at the Fond Memories Graphics booth at the Finish Line or
online at fondmemoriesgraphics.com
SPORTHOOKS
Make sure to stop by the SportHooks booth
to see the Rockin’ selection of medal displays
for your Rock ‘n’ Roll bling. sporthooks.com
MARATHON FOTO
Be sure to smile and keep your bib number visible!
MarathonFoto will have several photographers on the course
& at the expo. Your photos will be available online within 24 48 hours after the race at http://marathonfoto.com/.
SPRITZR
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