SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2024) – Thousands of participants took to the streets of Speed City, USA, nicknamed after the legendary San Jose State track teams of the 60s, to participate in the 19th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series San Jose. The best-in-class running series Bringing Fun to the Run® through music, entertainment, and community immersion returned to Silicon Valley over the weekend providing an unforgettable running tour of downtown San Jose. Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose offered runners and walkers alike distances of half marathon, 10K and 5K plus a KiDS ROCK event.
In the half marathon, Andrew Kaye of Golden, Colo. took the overall win in the men’s elite competition with a time of 1:04:37. The women’s elite title went to Flagstaff, Arizona’s Stephanie Bruce with a time of 1:12:45.
Alejandro Martinez Ambrosio of Hollywood, Calif. representing Mexico finished second the men’s elite race with a time of 1:04:49 followed by Patrick Smyth of Santa Fe, New Mexico in third with a finishing time of 1:04:54. Diana Bogantes Gonzalez of Costa Rica finished second in the women’s elite race with a time of 1:12:52 followed by Lindsey Bradley of Heath, Texas in third with a finishing time of 1:13:22.
Bringing Fun to the Run® in San Jose, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Jose was more than just elite runners as it invited all participants to take in a gorgeous foot tour with live music and entertainment along the route. Runners and walkers received a running tour of Silicon Valley that started on Market Street, ran past the SAP Center, through the Rose Garden District and highlighted downtown San Jose before finishing at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park, where they were greeted by family, friends, and spectators before joining the crowd to enjoy the sounds of Neon Velvet taking the stage as the Encore Entertainment.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series road races are open to participants of all abilities, with distances for everyone, including a 1-mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and KiDS ROCK options. Whether participants are running their third marathon, first 5K or supporting a walker who has overcome the odds, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series brings the best of the active lifestyle experience to all involved in a fun and welcoming environment.
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The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series is scheduled to continue when it makes its way to the Lone Star state. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Antonio will take place on Dec. 7-8, 2023, and offer marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1-mile distances. Participants will be able to immerse themselves in a vibrant and prideful city with more than 300 years of history and get a firsthand view of the city’s most iconic landmarks–including the River Walk, Tower of Americas, Torch of Friendship, and more. Participants will discover holiday magic and adventure at every turn while exploring a city rich with heritage, fresh new attractions, and the unique one-of-a-kind cuisine that San Antonio is known for. For more information on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Antonio, please visit, www.runrocknroll.com/san-antonio.
For more information on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, please visit RunRocknRoll.com
