General Information

• Race Date: October 4, 2009
• Start Times:
  • 7:55 a.m. Wheelchair Start [ wheelchair rules ]
  • 8:00 a.m. Race Start
• Location of the Start Line:
  W. Santa Clara St. and Almaden Blvd.

The start line is a few blocks from most downtown hotels. There will be water, Cytomax, bagels and bananas. There is also a large open area to stretch and relax prior to the start of the race, and plenty of port-a-potties.

Weather

Average sunrise is at 7:10 a.m. Average temperatures are lows of 54 degrees and highs of 78 degrees. Visit our Medical Information page to read about the best methods for maintaining proper hydration throughout the race.

USATF Certified

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Jose course is USATF certified. The course certification number is CA 06023 TK.

Perfect Timing with ChronoTrack

State of the art ChronoTrack systems will be used to record your times at start, on the course and at the finish. You will receive your true time from start line to finish line.

The ChronoTrack system uses a UHF RFID disposable tag that allows you to walk away after the finish without the need to have your tag collected. Live Web Results are available on the Elite Racing web site, where family and friends may track your progress during the race. Unofficial results will be listed minutes after your finish.

Your tag is on the bib and is labeled with a # which matches your bib #. Follow the instructions in your registration packet or at the sample shoe station, to place the tag securely on your shoe. At the expo when you pick up your bib, please check that your bib has your correct name, sex and age and tag #. Proceed to Solutions if any information is incorrect.

You will receive a 5K, 10K and 10-mile split time. All age group awards will be determined by chip time, but in accordance with USATF rules, all prize money awards and age group records will be determined by gun time.

chronotrack.com

Corral System

A corral system assures a smooth start to your race. You will be assigned a race number and corresponding corral based on your projected finishing time - the faster your time, the closer your corral will be to the start line.

• Each corral will have 1,000 numbers assigned and will be labeled accordingly (i.e.: Corral One is for numbers 1000-1999).
• At 7:30 a.m., you will be invited to enter your corral. Please enter ONLY the corral that corresponds with your race number. DO NOT attempt to enter a lower or "faster" corral.
• There may be more than one corral for a specified finishing time (i.e. there are several 2 1/2 hour corrals).
• All corrals are co-ed.

If you believe that you have been assigned to the wrong corral, pick up your race number, then proceed to the Corral Change table in the Packet Pick-Up area of the Expo. There will be NO corral changes race morning.

Gear Bag Drop Off

All participants may check their gear at the start at the Gear Check tent located on San Fernando Street between Almaden Avenue and San Pedro Street, approximately one block from the start and one block from the finish.

The Gear Check tent will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. Your gear bag will remain in the tent at all times during the race. Pick your bag up in the same location you dropped it off. If you do not pick up your bag by 1:15 p.m., it will be transported back to the Elite Racing office in San Diego and mailed to the owner 2-4 weeks after the race.

Please do not check keys, money or other valuables. The event is not liable for any lost or misplaced items.

Finish Line Festival

The Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon will finish in a secured area at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose. Once you cross the finish line, there will be Aquafina water and Cytomax, iced towels, finisher medals, and refreshments.

MGD64 will be at the Finish Line Festival to provide all runners 21 and up with one free beer. Want more than 1? They are available for $5. Please make sure you have your ID with you if you would like to try out this awesome new offering.

The Family Reunion area will be located on the grass area within the Finish Line Festival. Look for tall alphabet signs (A-Z) to help you locate your friends and family. Please plan to meet your family in this area. It is advisable to discuss a reunion plan with your friends and family prior to the race.

Packet Pick-Up

• All packets must be picked up in person on Friday, October 3rd or Saturday, October 4th at the Health & Fitness Expo, or by purchasing a Race Day Late Packet Pick Up Option (available until sold out).
• Family and friends are not permitted to pick up your race number. No exceptions! You must show photo I.D. to pick up your race number and chip.
• Packets will not be mailed.
• You may register at the Expo on Friday, October 3rd or Saturday, October 4th, provided the race does not sell out.

Shuttles and Parking

• Download Parking Instructions (1MB PDF*)
  *Requires free Adobe Reader to view and print.

Please note, due to the proximity of hotels to the start and finish areas, the race will NOT be running shuttles.

For those driving to the event. FREE parking is provided at the HP Pavilion. Some public parking lots in San Jose are also free on Sundays. To ensure free parking, please follow the directions on the downloadable “Parking Instructions” and park at the HP Pavilion. The race is not responsible for parking fees at any other City lots.

For more information on parking in downtown San Jose, please visit the San Jose Downtown parking site

Age Group Awards & Medals

Commemorative age group awards will be presented 3-deep in all age divisions for the Half Marathon in both male and female categories. All awards will be mailed within 4 to 6 weeks after the event.

In accordance with USATF Rules, overall and cash awards will be determined by gun time while age group awards will be determined by chip time.

There is also prize money for Masters and Wheelchair competitors meeting minimum time standards as well as prize money for local San Jose and Bay Area Residents.

Age Groups