This weekend, San Antonio bids farewell to a long-standing tradition of pavement pounding and rock music as the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series holds its final event in the city. The acclaimed race, pivoting runners around some of San Antonio's most iconic and historic spots, is scheduled for Saturday, and Sunday. KENS 5 reports that the marathon will be replaced in future by the locally organized San Antonio Marathon, with an inaugural race set for December 7, 2025.
The weekend kicks off with the 5K and 10K races early Saturday morning, starting from Milam Park and finishing at Travis Park. Come Sunday, the streets will see the half-marathon and marathon runners take off from City Hall, with the finish line being at the UTSA downtown campus, as detailed by KSAT. Alongside the running trails, participants and supporters will grapple with road closures and parking restrictions intended to ensure the safety and smooth operation of the event.
Participants can expect to face rain and cooler temperatures according to predictions, which, while not set in stone, indicate damp and chilly weather for the 5K and 10K races on Saturday, and lingering morning rain that should clear by noon for the half-marathon and marathon. "Still some uncertainty" remains surrounding the exact weather conditions, notes KSAT meteorological forecasting.
For those attending or competing, preparatory measures include a Health and Fitness Expo at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, where participants must gather their bibs and other items. To ease navigation around the anticipated traffic closures, KENS 5 advises downloading the Waze app, for real-time updates tailored to each commuter’s journey. Meanwhile, race-related road closure information and more can be also found at the event's official website.
The final day of the series will not only feature the endurance challenges but also present some festive entertainment at UTSA Downtown/Bill Miller Plaza. Performers like DJ Cable and Tom Yankton will contribute to the celebratory atmosphere, with festivities expected to continue until 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Notably, as the Rock ‘n’ Roll era in San Antonio wraps up, runners can look forward to a series of discounts and treats at various local establishments in the downtown area, as reported by KSAT.
