Races Half marathon · San Jose, USA
Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon
Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in San Jose, USA, held each October. The organiser describes a flat course through downtown San Jose, from South Market Street to a finish at Plaza Park, with murals, bands and cheer squads along the route. Early October mornings in San Jose are usually dry and mild, with temperatures of 12 to 27°C. Flat courses like San Jose's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
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When
October
next: Sunday 3 October 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Early October mornings in San Jose are usually dry and mild, with temperatures of 12 to 27°C.
Racing this course well
The organiser describes a flat course through downtown San Jose, from South Market Street to a finish at Plaza Park, with murals, bands and cheer squads along the route.
Flat courses like San Jose's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $84.36 general entry plus $16.94 fees (presale) (2027 race)
Official Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 3 October 2027
- Start time
- 08:00
- Time limit
- 4 hours
- Also on the day
- 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
- Surface
- Paved city streets
Pick your goal for San Jose
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon?
- The next Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon is on Sunday 3 October 2027 in San Jose, USA. It is held each October.
- Is the Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon course flat?
- The organiser describes a flat course through downtown San Jose, from South Market Street to a finish at Plaza Park, with murals, bands and cheer squads along the route.
- How do I enter the Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $84.36 general entry plus $16.94 fees (presale) (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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