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How does the Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon Rank?
The Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon was the 32nd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 33rd largest in 2022.
Last year 3.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 4.8% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon the 398th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 339th highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 98.96 ranks it as the 206th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 15th fastest course in Texas.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon a PR Score of 98.96. This PR Score ranks it as the 151st fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 10th fastest in Texas.
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Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 751 feet (228m) Min Elevation: 556 feet (169m)
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There is a fun Mexican restaurant named Pico de Gallo that is hard to see by the finish line. San Antonio Riverwalk is gorgeous and fun. I recommend the Pearl Area.
RNC's review of 2018 Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon.
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5 Stars
Review
Loved this for my first full. A true tour of the city on foot. Many water stations, good music. Port o potty was out of toilet paper but that's not a huge deal. I find the lack of control with the corrals to be irritating with any rock n roll race as I continue to have to dodge walkers at every race but I continue to run rock n roll‚ not a deal breaker for me I suppose. They don't hand out marathon jackets anymore
Race Tips
Good weather this year! Still got sunburned so prepare with sunscreen if necessary (I'm also from the north so maybe that's why.
We parked in a lot not even a quarter mile away. Arrived around 7:00, didn't have to wait long.
Mike R.'s review of 2017 Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon.
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5 Stars
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I liked that the course ran through many different parts or the city. Most of the fan support is in downtown and along the half marathon course; much fewer spectators on the portion south of downtown, but my favorite part was where the course ran through Brackenridge Park and there were probably 200 photo memorials to fallen members of our US military, followed by probably 200 US flags, each held by a volunteers screaming for the runners.
There were plenty of water stations and volunteer support. Thank you to all volunteers!
The after-party was good with talented musicians. Runners get one free Michelob Ultra and can buy more for $4 each. I would have liked to see more choices of beer.
My least favorite part of the event is that many (most?) port-o-potties were not stocked with toilet paper!! I had to check about 12 units before finding one with toilet paper -- AFTER I had already done my business. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR FAILURE!
2nd dislike was lack of enforcement regarding which corral runners started in. Everyone seemed to start wherever they wanted to. The staggered start helped spread runners out, but it still took a while to get around the slower runners and walkers.
Race Tips
The course doesn't have drastically steep ups or downs; they are long and gradual.
A December race in Texas doesn't promise cooler temperatures. Temps were in upper 60's at the start and increased to mid-70's.
We parked at the Alamodome which was easy to get in and out of since it is right off the freeway, but this required a long walk to & from the race. Most people parked elsewhere in downtown (parking garages), but I don't know how long it took to get out of downtown after the event.
jlm's review of 2016 Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon.
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5 Stars
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I really enjoyed the course. There was a good mix of setting; downtown, neighborhoods, parks. Packet pick up was easy, there were plenty of water stations and restrooms available during the race. The unusual weather presented a problem, but as far as the marathon itself everything was great and low stress.
Race Tips
I stayed at a hotel in the downtown area and only had to walk .4 miles to the start. The hotel was great and let us stay parked in their lot during the run. Traffic heading to packet pickup Saturday afternoon was backed up quite a bit. Make plans to come down early on pick up day as well as race day to avoid traffic delays if you're not staying in a hotel downtown.
