Important information for anyone sailing out of San Diego Sunday Oct.24, 2021

[farjar]

On Sunday Oct. 24, 2021 the City of San Diego is hosting the Rock n Roll Marathon.  The race route involves several road closures and use of alternative routes.  The closures will begin at 5:30am and will not reopen until the last participant passes and the course materials are removed.  Although most street should be reopened by noon the City is expecting delays and heavy traffic near the waterfront until as late as 3:15.  City information says:

Downtown: For easiest access in or out of the downtown area use Harbor Dr., Pacific Highway or Imperial Beach Blvd. to access I-5 or SR-94 for east/west access.

Airport Access:  Use I-5 to and from San Diego International Airport.  

More information is available at www.RunRocknRoll.com/community-impact 

Plan accordingly.  We've waited so long we don't want anyone to miss the boat!

[igraf]

Fortunately, the marathon course is several blocks away from Harbor Drive.

 

https://www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego-courses

 

The Grand Princess will be visiting San Diego on the 24th as well.  No worry, though, as San Diego is used to handling large events.  I would be more concerned about M-F commuter traffic!

 

igraf

 

 

[DAllenTCY]

25,000+ entrants to this event which terminates only 4 blocks from the pier on Sunday.

 

A large celebration party will take place next to the County Administration building on Harbor Blvd.

 

Limited parking downtown, hours long road closures, and congestion are expected.

 

I hope it doesn't rain.

 

David

[ATSEAMYLIFE]

We were there a few years ago when the run took place and traffic was a mess.  But it only lasted a few hours.  The police and traffic department had it down to a science.  Just look at the route and avoid it during race time.