FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Runners Return To Rock The Streets Of San Diego At The Heineken 0.0
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego Event On Oct. 23-24, 2021
- San Diego, Cali. is the birthplace to the original Rock 'n' Roll Running
Series event
- Heineken 0.0 Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego will feature a
Marathon, Half Marathon and an all-new 5K course taking place through
Balboa Park
- To register for the Heineken 0.0 Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego
event, visit www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego-register
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2021) – The much-anticipated return of the
Heineken 0.0 Rock 'n' Roll® Running Series San Diego is set to take over
the streets of America's Finest City in just a few short weeks. Race
weekend will kick off with a new 5K course through Balboa Park on Saturday,
Oct. 23, followed by the half marathon and marathon on Sunday, Oct. 24.
With a distance for everyone, runners and walkers alike are able to
register for the Heineken 0.0 Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Deigo event
by visiting www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego-register.
Leading runners through San Diego's most iconic neighborhoods, the Sunday
races take off from the historic start line at Balboa Park and travels
through Hillcrest, North Park, and Normal Heights before the marathon
breaks from the half marathon just past mile 8. The marathon route also
runs through Mission Hills and Old Town before both distances finish
downtown.
This year's finisher medals are inspired by the neighborhoods on the
course, featuring the signs and landmarks that will welcome runners to each
community. The marathon medal design is based on Hillcrest, while the half
marathon medal represents North Park and the 5K medal design has the famous
California Tower and Dome.
"San Diego earned its title as 'America's Finest City' by curating an
iconic collection of neighborhoods and communities, each with their own
personalities," said Race Director, Meryl Leventon. "We can't wait to
welcome runners back to enjoy the ultimate foot tour of San Diego and
introduce a new 5K course through Balboa Park."
Live bands, cheer teams and supportive aid stations will line the marathon
and half marathon courses, while encouraging runners to the finish line.
New entertainment for the 2021 race includes local Drag Queens as well as
Anchorman and Top Gun impersonators. Race finishers, along with friends and
family, will celebrate at the Finish Line Festival at Waterfront Park with
local music and entertainment.
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series has developed a series of comprehensive Safe
Return to Running operating principles prepared in accordance with industry
standards for open air participation sporting events including standards
from World Health Organization (WHO) and guidance from the IRONMAN Group
Global Medical Advisory Board. These Ready to Rock: Safe Return to Running
Guidelines empower everyone involved to focus on a safe return to running.
With attention to density reduction, touchpoint minimization, enhanced
hygiene, screening, and education, as well as self-awareness, the Rock 'n'
Roll Running Series will continue to deliver a rockin' participant
experience with necessary adjustments so that the participants can race
safely, race smart, and race their best.
For information about the Heineken 0.0 Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San
Diego visit online at www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego. For more information
on the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series, please visit www.runrocknroll.com.
About Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
The Rock 'n' Roll® Running Series is the world's largest running series
taking part in destination locations around the world every year.
Established in 1998, the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series simple idea of making
running fun has transformed both the U.S. and global running landscape by
infusing the course with live bands, cheer teams and entertaining water
stations, creating a block-party atmosphere for participants and spectators
alike. Focused on running, music and community, race weekend kicks off with
a free Health & Fitness Expo showcasing the latest in running gear, sports
apparel, health and nutritional information and much more. Events culminate
with an entertaining finish-line festival featuring some of the biggest
names in music, with past performances including Macklemore & Ryan Lewis,
O.A.R. Aloe Blacc, Pitbull, Flo Rida, The Band Perry, Fitz and the
Tantrums, the Goo Goo Dolls and Bret Michaels. Further information about
the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series can be found online at
www.RunRocknRoll.com and follow @RunRocknRoll on all social platforms.
About The IRONMAN Group
The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the
IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, the
IRONMAN® Virtual Racing™ (VR™) Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock 'n'
Roll® Running Series, the Rock 'n' Roll Virtual Running™ Series, IRONKIDS®,
World Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and The Sun-Herald City2Surf®,
Ultra-Trail® World Tour events including Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail
Australia™, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling
events including Haute Route®, and gravel racing like Gravel Epic®, and
other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass
participation sports in the world and provides more than a million
participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the
company's vast offerings. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN® brand
and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS
POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single
race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with
hundreds of events across 55+ countries. The IRONMAN Group is owned by
Advance, a private, family-owned business. For more information, visit
www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.
About Advance
Advance is a private, family-held business that owns and invests in
companies across media, entertainment, technology, communications,
education, and other promising growth sectors. Our mission is to build the
value of our companies over the long-term by fostering growth and
innovation. Advance's portfolio includes Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage
Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders
Group, Turnitin, 1010data and Pop. Together these operating companies
employ more than 17,000 people in 29 countries. Advance is also among the
largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Discovery and Reddit. For
more information visit www.advance.com.
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