Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon
San Jose, CA · Sports
- When
- October 3–4, 2026
- Where
- Plaza de Cesar Chavez · San Jose · CA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Downtown San Jose closes its streets for a weekend of a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, with live bands staged along the course and a finish-line festival at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. It is one stop on the national Rock 'n' Roll Running Series.
The history within reach
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