LIST: Roads closed this weekend for 2025 Rock ‘n' Roll San Diego Marathon

The Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is happening the first weekend of June at Balboa Park and more than 30,000 runners are expected.

There are three races scheduled for this weekend that will impact roads across the city.

5K:

The first, a 5K, will be held at Balboa Park at 7 a.m. Saturday. The start line is on Presidents Way and Park Boulevard, with the finish line at Balboa Drive. Road closures will be along Sixth Avenue from Hawthorne Street to Upas Street.

Marathon & half marathon:

The half marathon and marathon are being held at the same time on Sunday at 6:15 a.m. The start line is on Sixth Avenue and Quince Street at Balboa Park, with the finish line at Ash Street and Union Street. Traffic from Mission Bay Park to Fashion Valley and Friars Road to Golden Hill will be impacted.

Here is a list of roads that will be closed on Sunday, June 1:

Most road closures will be happening from 5 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., but race organizers said roads will reopen as the last participant passes and course materials are removed.

San Diegans can expect delays and heavy traffic in the Mission Valley, downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Caltrans said the following freeways would be affected:

Freeways:

• Northbound State Route 163 (SR 163) from A Street to Friars Road.
• Southbound SR 163 at El Prado/Cabrillo Bridge. Vehicles will be directed onto the connector to Interstate 5/Park Boulevard.

Connectors:

• Northbound SR 163 to eastbound/westbound Interstate 8 (I-8).
• Eastbound I-8 to northbound SR 163.
• Westbound I-8 to northbound SR 163.
• Northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) to northbound SR 163
• Southbound I-5 to northbound SR 163.

Organizers said the following roads would be closed:

North of Adams and Mountain View

Organizers have provided alternate routes based on your neighborhood. Find community information here.