Rock n Roll Half Marathon San Jose

3.5 stars.
This was my first half marathon back in 2009. I decided to run it again because a bunch of friends persuaded me to do so. The course is very flat, not much to see, but if you want to set a PR you definitely can with this course.
Only downside to this years race (2015) was they changed the start time to 8:00AM. It was soooo hot afterwards, even if you finished within two hours. I hope they change it back to the earlier start time, otherwise, make sure you bring your sunglasses, a hat/​visor, and shorts. Pants would make you overheat.

Pre-​run: Fitness expo was packed and the vendors were really friendly and offered relevant products and promotions. The entrance to festival/​packet pick up was a little bit chaotic; especially with having to fill out an extra waiver form and using the 6 kiosks to figure out your bib number before actually getting the bib. That station probably could’ve been positioned after the packet pick up or an online waiver could’ve been created or something to avoid the congestion at the door.
Run: This was an awesome run! The course was relatively flat and took us through beautiful neighborhoods and downtown San Jose. The bands along the way were hyped and kept the energy going. Shout out to the smooth jazz band around mile 3! After the run, there were bottles of water, Gatorade, and chocolate milk offered along with bananas, pretzels, and Power bars. Thanks, I needed all of that! Good looking out on the beer ticket too. Don’t know why but that Michelob Ultra never tasted so good.

sept 27, 2015 was my 4^th time participating in the rock ‘n roll san jose half marathon, and 6^th time attending the race (i came to cheer and spectate in 2010 & 2014). the course remains the same, as does the start/​finish area, as well as the plethora of lives bands, cheerleaders, and other lively characters along the course. the volunteers were spectacular, handing out medals, water, and food at the finish line. and let’s not forget all of the volunteers who helped out at the expo and days leading up to the event, since a race for 20,000+ runners take a lot of hard work! the race expo was held at the san jose convention center on the friday & saturday before the half marathon, as it always has been.
since 2015 was the 10^th running of this event, participants received a special commemorative dri-​fit tee (in both men’s and women’s cuts) as well as a heavy medal, with a big sparkly 10 in the middle. i cannot lie, one of the main reasons i signed up was for the special tshirt and medal! they are great additions to my growing collection of race schwag!
the one negative aspect about this year’s event was the parking situation. having participated in this event for several years, i am accustomed to free, dedicated parking at the sap center. even if i arrive late, i still have a spot there, with a slightly longer walk. a few days before race day, i received an email stating that due to another event at the sap center in the afternoon, parking would no longer be available for runners in the adjacent lot. we would have to park at one of the city lots and pay $ 5 in advance, or find street parking, or take vta, or be dropped off at the start line. this was quite inconvenient and i know that many of my friends were not happy about this last minute change. i had my husband drop me off at the start line since i didn’t want to take a chance of not getting a parking space even with the prepaid parking pass.
aside from the parking snafu, i felt that the overall organization was very smooth and i didn’t even have to wait that long to use the porta-​potty before the race! pretty cool considering the 20,000+ runners and spectators who were also in line!
tip: if you want to sign up for next year’s rock ‘n roll, do it before OCTOBER 2 for only $ 50:

One of my favorite runs (out of approximately 40 half marathons that I’ve had the privilege to run). I’ve completed it several times, and it’s always a good time. Fast course, great music, nice weather, fun crowd. Highly recommended for beginners and advanced runners alike!

Ran the half marathon in 2015 (their 10^th anniversary year). Overall, this was an A event!
Pros:
–Reasonable and logical price tiers, usually starting at ~$ 60 for the lowest pricing (unlike disney which starts at almost $ 200 for first tier pricing)
–Nice course (flat, enjoyable, good variety)
–Quality bling
–water stations were well stocked
–volunteers were great
–got a promo shirt for early sign-​up :)
–they allow people to change corral assignments; was a quick and painless process
–good finish line snack variety (water, gatorade, nesquick, bananas, nuts, power bar, beer)
–perfect northern california weather
Cons:
–think they really skimped in the goodies inside our bib pick-​up bags at the expo (only got a 15% sports authority coupon; which btw previous years had a 20% off sports authority coupon)
–Had a hard time carrying my water, gatorade, banana, and other snacks in the finish chute; would have been nice if they gave out a small baggie to help us carry the snacks, especially as we were not allowed to re-​enter if we wanted another water or something
–saw the porta potty lines in the first 5 miles or so were crazy long, maybe could use more potties? the ones in the second half of the race had no lines though.

Fun, flat and you can PR if you get into the lead,(200 runners) group right away! But don’t sweat… the pace is around 6:30 for 2 miles before tempo running kicks in and more space allows faster runners to tempo pace it down to 6:12 or so before the top 60 runners,(1:20-and lower) crank it down to 5:20 …then 5:06 or so for a top 17 spot! There is only one little hill around Hedding street and even that is no big deal! I ran it in 1:25 before, boxed in a bit… too bad they didn’t have it when I was in my late 20’s!

I got stung with the «runner’s high» and I still crave it!
Back in July, I ran my first half marathon in San Francisco. This so happened to be my second this past October. Ran Berkeley last November, Hot Chocolate 15K in January Yes crazy, but I gotta stay healthy.
This was my first experience doing a Rock’n’Roll Series event, and must say everything was worth it. It’s a hell of a lot of people, but outright fun! I attended the first annual 5K on Saturday, then the Half marathon on Sunday.
Packet pick up day and the expo wasn’t so bad. I thought it was well organized and easy to navigate through. The lines went fairly fast, and I didn’t have any issues finding what I needed from the vendors. We even ended up signing up for the Livermore Run in March! My only complaint is that the vendors had to close up shop early.
Anyways, as for the run itself. The 5K was a flat route around the neighborhood. The only annoyance was the going through the freeway underpass, but not that big of a deal. I just ran faster. The Half Marathon on the other hand was pretty enjoyable too. DJs, a few band, great music! Only one small dip under the bridge near the SAP Center, but the rest flat. However, it did get hot and there wasn’t a lot of shade, but again I just had to run faster. So, would I run this again, probably! But this year I must complete the 10K for the trifecta! And maybe do the Half in Las Vegas, woohoo!!!

ALL I REALLY WANTED WAS THE CALI COMBO MEDAL…
Within the Rock n Roll Marathon series, if you complete x3 of them in California (San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose or Los Angeles) you will earn the Cali Combo. Flights out to San Jose from San Diego were pretty cheap, and the hotels weren’t too bad… so I decided, why not.
The run was held in San Jose’s Downtown area, and it was pretty average. To tell you the truth, there isn’t a lot to see/​do in San Jose, so you can’t really expect much. I did however have a love/​hate relationship with the 0800 start time. It’s always nice to sleep in, but the weather in October was pretty hot and I would rather run before the sun starts to come out. I’ve experienced warmer weather before (hello American’s Finest City Half Marathon couple weeks ago! 0730 start in a 80 degree weather and rising), so the heat didn’t necessarily get to me that much compared to others, but I rather run cold than hot.
I was very grateful that the start and finish were in close proximity of each other. It was easy for me to navigate back to my hotel by public transportation via VTA Light Rail. It was funny that somehow us San Diegians unintentionally gathered, and were starring and attempting to understand the VTA schedule. lol.
I strategically chose a hotel close to the start/​finish area but minus the big name and downtown expenses. It only cost me $ 2 for a trip back to my hotel, or a 30 minute walk. (I walked to my hotel from the expo area on my first day. lol.) For the people that drove to the race, free parking was offered at SAP Center (formerly HP Pavilion) and in Adobe south of Santa Clara on a first come first serve basis.
The post-​run finishing area was at the Ceaser Chavez Plaza. Plenty of room to sit at the park and relax. I enjoyed the shooting water fountain walkway. lol.
My only complaint is the medal. Is it that difficult to choose a design other than the Cali Combo medal? If it were going to display the Cali bear, than all the other Cali runs should include the Cali bear as well. Bah.
What makes the San Jose Rock n Roll Half Marathon stand out from all the other races I have participated in was the e-​mailed «Tips from the Medical Team.» As a health-​care provider, that little tip sheet earned a lot of plus points in my book. It’s a great guide for first time half marathoners. If this was my first half marathon, I would have completely appreciated it. Every race should e-​mail all their participants safety tips reminders.

Just ran the 2014 San Jose Rock n Roll Half Marathon a few weeks back. This well-​attended race is centered right in downtown San Jose and brings runners through local landmarks like Japantown, San Pedro Market Square, universities and schools, the SAP Center and through many Silcon Valley residential areas. This race attracts runners from all skill levels and from all around the world. I met a nice lady from Denmark and a couple from Texas.
I highly recommend getting a hotel within walking distance if you’re coming from out of town. My family was able to partake in the festivities and really enjoyed watching all the runners and live bands right from the hotel. You also bypass parking hassles with a short jaunt to the start line too.
This fully supported course features a collection of wonderful live bands, local cheer squads and tremendous course support. The music was a nice nice nice touch and provided that extra motivation to propel me to the finish. The music spanned many genres and was enjoyed by both spectators and runners. There are plenty of aid stations, Gatorade, water, Gu energy gels and mist stations along the course to keep you cool, well hydrated and fueled.
This race is classified as flat and fast and is a great one to shot for a PR (personal record) if you can withstand the heat. Since the race starts at 8:00 am (not 6 or 7 am), you will probably find yourself running most of the race with the sun beating down on you. Gear check and race day packet pick-​up were a breeze. Although not advertised, runners can still pick up their packet on race day (just be sure to bring your ID and confirmation sheet to the race). The corrals were well marked and easy to find.
The SJ R&R finishes right at Ceaser Chavez Plaza, where runners will find a wonderful post-​race concert (Echosmith was the 2014 special guest), post-​race refreshments and can celebrate with friends, family and fellow runners. Runners can grab wet towels, Nestle and TruMoo chocolate milk, bananas, PowerBars, snack mixes and various items from a host of vendors showcasing their running wares. There is a Michelob beer tent where runners can relax and enjoy some iced cold beer.
Unfortunately, I missed the Fitness Expo because I had to work all day Saturday. From what I’ve heard it was very well done with tons of exhibitors, samples, fitness apparel and demonstrations.
I will definitely try and run this one next year. I’m definitely a fan of the Rock & Roll races.

Ran the half for the first time here, was my 25^th lifetime halfmarathon. The course was nice and flat with a couple of rolling «hills» (more like, going under the freeway than over it, which is nicer IMO). The sun was BRUTAL though. that’s not RnR’s fault, BUT what RnR did for us runners was very well thought of and deserves to be commended for. They provided extra water stations and mist/​water hose stations, which was extra helpful for us back of the packers.
The expo was great and the finish line could be better organized to be honest. Needs more volunteers working faster, or the photo team working more efficiently. Maybe take queues from Disney how they do their photo lines (which are overly crowded but efficient).
I don’t know if I would run this course again, but if I had to, I wouldn’t be against the idea. Thanks San Jose for a great time!

I had a blast running the 10K race even though I had to get up at 5:30 am and drove down from Fremont to downtown San Jose in the dark to beat the freeway traffic described by Unilocalers who ran the race last year. If you go there earlier and get off the freeway at First Street and take the local road all the way, you would end up taking less time to get there, considering there were 18,000 people attending the event. I got to the SAP Pavilion around 6:50 am and the parking lot was starting to fill up.
I appreciated how easy the course was and how organized everything was. They even provide «gear check», which I didn’t realize till after the race. Next time I wouldn’t have to run with both my car key and wallet in one hand and a map in the other.
I was happy to find out the next day on line that I finished with a very good record, especially given that I signed up a week before the race and literally only trained for a week. I appreciated the cheer leaders screaming at each milestone to cheer us up. I think I did run a little faster every time I heard them scream. Also the bands playing music along the course as well as the volunteers serving water cups and sprinkling water on you was very helpful as it did start getting hot around 9 am. Due to my late signup I was in Group 18, so we waited till about 8:30 am before it was our turn to race. There were plenty of portable potties along the course so we needed not worry about having to hold out. After the race we received a very nice medal and some goodies to replenish our nutrition needs, as well as getting photos taken and enjoying the live concert on the main stage.
It was well worth the $ 60 registration fee to participate in such an event. I would do it again in a heart beat!

Pleasantly surprised with this race. I have never been to SJ before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. A friend of mine mentioned that this race was enjoyable and beautiful. Since I opted out of Chicago, I went ahead and signed up for San Jose. I also signed up for the 5k on Saturday morning, which I used as a warm up run. If you did the 5k and the half marathon on Sunday, then you would qualify for the new Remix Challenge medal. COOL BEANS!
The expo was easy peasy. I stayed in the hotel across the street and it was less than a 5 min walk. I went to the expo on Fri afternoon and there was no one. I picked up my packets with ease and walked around the small expo. I expected more goodies, but I think as the RnR got popular over the years, the freebies got less and less.
The 5k on Sat was fast. Nice warm up run around downtown. The half marathon the following day started at 8am, which is concerning. On Sat, the race finished around 8−830am and it was already getting warm.
Sun, the corral I started in didn’t start until almost 830 and it was warming up. The corrals are an honor system so you start pretty much wherever. It was crowded at first, but after a few miles in, the crowd started to spread.
The course was flat with only a couple of small hills. Totally PR-​able; however, I just wanted to finish as I was coming off an injury. Reminded me of New Orleans by going through the neighborhoods and streets with trees. I enjoyed the course and I can’t say enough of the volunteers and the residents of SJ. Teamwork and community!
Glad the start and finish lines were close together and within walking distance to my hotel. Much appreciated!!! Weather could have been a lot worse even though it was a bit on the warm side, so hopefully in the forthcoming years RnR will consider starting earlier.
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STATS:
Official finish time: 2:13

Pros:
— One of, if not the flattest course in California. If you’re going for a PR then this is the one to shoot for.
— It’s not too crowded and the starting corrals and finishing area aren’t a crazy riot waiting to happen.
— Race Day Parking. A stark contrast from the Expo Parking. They allow you to park at the SAP Center for free. It’s a short walk from the race starting location.
Cons:
— It starts at 8:00 AM. Most races start at 5:30 or 6:00 AM. I’m not a morning person but I’d rather wake up earlier and not be running during the sunny hours.
— No offense, but San Jose isn’t really the most visually stimulating places to run through. A lot of the time you’re running through residential neighborhoods so there isn’t much in terms of unique or historical sights.
— Expo Parking. The pre-​race expo which you are required to attend in order to pick up your bib is located in the convention center downtown. Which means parking is more difficult to find and you’re paying for it.

Normally, I run by myself or maybe with one other person — and if I run by the dog park, I get to see & meet cute dogs. I don’t normally run with 6000 people and bands stationed at 1 mi or less intervals along the way.
So, I decided that — despite the fact that I can easily run 13.1 in 1:50 (including stops for water, tying shoe laces, using potties, etc) that I would aim for 2:30 and try to take an unprecedented number of pictures of dogs, the self-​appointed dogumentarian of dogtators, if you would (I think I got about 60 dogs, and one possibly illegal desert tortoise!).
The bands were all pretty good — and there were so many cheerleaders! I couldn’t believe the sheer number of volunteers at the water stops (one even balancing cups on his head!).
Random folks on the route had their own bands set up and playing, even a random dude with a guitar standing on a front lawn was serenading the runners.
I’m pretty sure I confused a lot of runners by passing them repeatedly after stopping to pet dogs, take pictures of bands and self portraits with police officers but… despite all that, I failed to meet my goal and got a total elapsed time of 2:26.
My main gripe with this event is that they require runners to go in person to pick up the big/​race packet. I live in Oakland — that’s an extra 2 – 3 hours depending on traffic to get materials that they could easily mail to me, instead of forcing non-​elite runners (it’s not like we’re going to win a cash prize or something!) to go pick up in person and be forced through a maze of vendors that’s harder to escape than Ikea (I just went through a curtain, finally).
The route itself was flat and fast — weather was perfect, not too hot despite the high temperatures earlier in the week.
The only place to get water or drinks just after the race was right at the finish line — going through the runner’s area to the exit, there weren’t any other options (despite people trying to give away — ewww — chocolate milk — we’re not baby cows!). I took a pass on the crappy beer (I didn’t even know michelob still existed!) and gave away my beer ticket. I didn’t see any free food or swag — though I saw som people with boxes of yogurt (again — not vegan).
Beverage and snack options were definitely better at Oakland Running Festival and Berkeley HM (and Brazen puts out amazing snacks, which I would take over crappy beer any day!).
Will I do it again? Maybe not for the price and the amount of time to get down to pick up my packet. If they offer to mail my materials/​race number — then, heck yeah!

Ran the 10k. Not sure what time I got (didn’t really care), but had a blast! This is a comprehensive review of the race and the expo this weekend –
Health & Fitness Expo: A+
PROS
+ So much free food, drink, and race swag. Bought some new insoles and used a machine to see what arches I really had (flat, neutral, or high arches). The Air product they had was worth $ 24.99 — walked out the door with them at $ 12. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, so many goods at a steal here.
+ The process to get my bib, t-​shirt, and bag was quick and easy. The t-​shirt is really great and seems to be made from quality moisture wick fabric, branded with the Rock n Roll logo.
+ Photo booths and great attractions.
+ Get rock taped for optimal performance on your race day!
+ The venue and location was great and AIR CONDITIONING was a godsend in the 80 – 90 degree San Jose weather.
CONS
— LOL, they will trap you here for awhile with all the awesome cool things they sell.
Race Day: A
PROS
+ Great energetic volunteers. The water breaks, porta potties, and hoses were well-​timed.
+ Loved the live bands and cheerleaders from local schools. Really got me pumped up!
+ Decorations were sweet (including a gigantic balloon rocker dude).
+ The course is not the most exciting or the most challenging, but the crowd and downtown SJ should be appreciated more. I really got to enjoy my city’s scenery a bit more (we’ve done a great job!)
+ ECHOSMITH was amazing. I’ve apparently been living under a rock because this was the first time I heard about them, but they went on and played four songs and I was blown away with how adorable and energetic the lead singer was, and just how great their sound was. Great choice for prime entertainment (the screaming teenagers came in droves).
CONS
— Only just arrived on time. I live around 3 – 4 miles away so it isn’t too bad, but even then arriving 30 minutes before the event was just barely arriving on time. My friend works at Adobe so I was planning to use guest parking there, but they blocked it off. Many, many streets were blocked off. I’d get there an hour earlier than the start time (8 am).
If you’re coming far, I’d stay local the night before or just come very, very early.
— It was super hot (that’s what made the race so hard!) The course itself was easy for my first 10k, but I probably wouldn’t have minded starting at 7 or even 6 am.
Some people might complain about the price of entering the 10k ($ 70 for me), but the experience overall was worth it. I will definitely return (probably for my first half-​marathon!)
OVERALL — A

DEATH BY HEAT
Love RNR Series! But the RnRLA and RnRSJ are very similar… Flat and hot. Fun race but be prepared.
PROS
— fun run with bands
— water stations and water hoses (yup I danced at each one)
— the vibe is great
— very organized
CONS
— train, yes a train went through the middle of the race in downtown (f’d up people’s times)
— heat
— and more heat
— and more heat with crowded paths
— and more heat (had to throw that out and make it very clear)
— if legs start to lock up, WALK IT OFF.
I’m hill trained but not heat trained. There is a very large difference. Heart rate good, body healthy, but dehydration is a killer. Although there are several water stations, mile 11 killed me. I was on point and healthy, then the stiff legs started to come into affect (yikes!!!). If I ever run heat again, heat training will need to be included. Legs locked up mile 11 AND 12 — walking all funny (it was kind of funny my legs were doing it’s own things). I could only walk it out, salt wasn’t kickn in as fast. My homegirl and I weren’t as trained as we like as our daily life is pretty extensive with minimal free time for anything but I’m overall proud we did this race in the heat. Taught us what it’s like and what needs improvement. Sorry, I prefer hills and cold weather. HEAT IS ALWAYS MY KRYPTONITE! Can we not do heat runs, not my forte!!! We made it, that’s all that matters to us. I’m happy for all the participating runners, it was nice to see the progression of people. Keep it up!
UNTIL the next (cold weather race)…

RNR SJ I am done with you.
First of all, the cost. Over $ 100 for a half marathon?
Second, the inconvenience of the logistics. Why not let friends or family pick up your bib for you? What possible reason could you have to force people to come pick up the bib in person? – except to drive traffic into your expo to make more $$$ – that is the answer isn’t it?
Third, why have the Expo in a place where you have to pay for parking which tacks on an additional $ 7?
Fourth, why start your Expo at 1pm on a Friday – hello, ever hear of people having a lunch hour and already being downtown and coming by then to get their bibs? (Oh, of course, it’s because then they might just come in and out and not spend more $$$, who cares if it is convenient?)
Fifth, and then today, when I WAS there at 1pm, why were you not ready to open your doors?
And last for all of you runners… the Competitor Group is NOT a charity, this is a for-​profit company!

Expo downtown at the Convention Center — AMAZING. We attended on Friday and it was just perfect. Not too many people — got a chance to pick up some new Brooks. It was easy maneuvering and there was plenty of free samples and elbow room for all.
Race access: we stayed at a hotel way off site but had no trouble driving in that morning and easily finding parking AWESOME and unusual compared to my other two races.
Race Course — my favorite of three races I’ve done (Chicago, Phoenix, San Jose). I not only loved the beauty of these portions of San Jose, it’s like I have to review «Course Support» mixed in here too — because it seemed like the BEST locals added to some amazing bands and only served to accentuate a beautiful landscape. We were cruising down city streets with small homes that were intermixed with churches and businesses… guys in their bathrobes outside, sitting at card tables and in recliners toasting us with Bloody Mary’s… move on to gorgeous tree-​lined business streets… then into some of the higher end neighborhoods where residents spread out a buffet on a white tablecloth on their spectacular circular drive. Champagne toasts now! Everything about that race brings back a smile… right down to me actually taking a good five minutes to shop a CVS, conveniently located on the course. I think it was around mile 10… I was dyin’!! I went in for some «ice» type product and loaded up on some M&Ms too. I should have picked up a magazine too at the pace I was moving on the course, but like I said… the course was captivating! I was hurting for this race and I think it speaks to the power of SJ — not a single bad memory even though I absolutely well… choked! The finish takes you back by that fountain downtown. after having run past the beautiful SJ Municipal Rose Garden. Even in pain… I’d do it again.
After party & band — No comment. I was falling apart so we split. Some really nice guy got me ice while husband was rounding up the car. I sat in a nice grassy park and limped to the limo (aka econo rental car, but anything I didn’t have to self-​power was a limo at that point!)

Rocked my first Rock n’ Roll.
Highly secure packet pick-​up. You had to pick-​up your own bid in person… no sending a personal assistant to do it for ya. The expo was okay, not nearly as big as I expected for a Rockin’ expo.
Parking the day of was first come first serve, we ended up with payed parking because it got so crazy busy with traffic earlier than expected we didn’t want to flock with the masses towards the free, yet limited availability parking.
The start was corralled but they didn’t really police it well. The start was also waved, with over 10+ groups starting about a minute apart. The race course was pretty flat, but cracks and potholes kept thing interesting. There were bands playing every few miles. Aid stations were staffed at and located almost every 2 miles as well. The energy station was closer to mile 10 rather than the «standard» 7 mile pit stop I’m use to. The finish area was nice. Lots of water, Gatorade, Jamba Juice minis, chocolate milk, bananas and some random snacks AND a free Michelob Ultra, props for not giving us some boring Miller Lite or Bud Lite. However the finish «party» band was awful and I didn’t like that I had to slam my beer (or did I?) so I could leave the «beer» designated area.
Fun experience but it didn’t live up to the hype I envisioned it would be.

This review is really late since I did this back in October, but better late than never! This was my very first half-​marathon. I started running a few short months earlier and felt like I was in the best shape of my life back then — so I decided to sign up!
I haven’t done very many runs, but I thought this very organized for such a large event. Online registration was simple enough. Packet pick-​up was the Saturday before the run at the SJ Convention Center in downtown and I got my bib, t-​shirt, and Rock n Roll drawstring pack filled with freebies, like the Gu Energy Gel, fabric scent freshener things, a sample of sunscreen, etc. The T-​shirt is a Brooks Technical shirt and they were available in women’s sizes! I tried mine on right there to make sure it fit. There was an Expo with lots of vendors selling running gear and energy bars and drinks to check out too.
Not sure if the course ever changes, but when I did it in October 2012, the course started at Almaden and Santa Clara St, then to City Hall, all the way to Japantown, then back to San Pedro Square, past the hp Pavilion, down the Alameda, then under 880, past the Rose Garden, back down the Alameda, back to the hp pavilion, until you finish at Cesar Chavez Park. Whew! This is a great way to see San Jose! It’s also a pretty flat course.
Being the Rock n Roll Half Marathon, there is a band at every mile, or nearly every mile, which is super cool. The cover bands singing familiar rock songs were fun. There were a few bands from local high schools, including a marching band, which I don’t consider a rock band — maybe they had a tough time finding bands for this run. Maybe the marching band played rock music — I don’t know because they weren’t playing when I ran past them. :\ I’m thinking that the Rock n Roll run series in a music city like Seattle or Memphis may have really great bands.
I was so relieved to finish — it was tough doing 13+ miles so early on a Sunday morning! Pretty proud of myself still! The finishers medal is a super cute cassette tape. Remember those?