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On Sunday, May 31st, the annual Rock 'N' Roll Marathon will wind its way the through San Diego city streets. While this will cause some disruption to Trolley service for a brief time in the downtown area, MTS is also offering enhanced service for this event.
*PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO
PARK AT QUALCOMM STADIUM*
Qualcomm Stadium is located just east of Hwy 163 at 9449 Friars Road (map). Parking is free and plentiful. Qualcomm Stadium is also located away from the areas that will be most impacted by road closures and heavy traffic. Purchase a Trolley Day Pass for $5 before boarding. Trains depart the stadium toward the Start Line shuttles as early as 4:15 a.m. on race day.
Travel time from Qualcomm Stadium to:
* Fashion Valley (Mile 12) - 8 min.
* Morena / Linda Vista (Mile 13.5) - 11 min.
* Old Town (Mile 23.5) - 15 min.
* Washington Street (Start & Finish Line Shuttle Buses 18 min. direct; 23 min w / transfer to Blue Line at Old Town)
Early Downtown Trolley Service Disruptions
Trolley Service to the Starting Line Shuttle Buses
Trolley Service to the Finish Line Shuttle Buses
Trolley Service to Spectator Viewing Areas
Trolley Service to Relay Transition Zones 1 & 2
MTS "Take One" Detour and Event Service Guide (page 1)
MTS "Take One" Detour and Event Service Guide (page 2)
Race Day Trolley Timetables
Northbound
Southbound
6:30am - 9:00am
The marathon route crosses the Trolley tracks in four locations. For safety reasons, the Trolley will not operate across the racecourse while runners are present. The Trolley will offer the following service to accomodate passengers:
Blue Line from San Ysidro to Old Town:
Beginning at 6:30am until 9:00am, all northbound Blue Line trains will operate as far as the City College Station. From that point, special shuttle buses will travel to the 5th Avenue Station where Blue Line trains will board passengers and continue to Old Town.
Blue Line from Old Town to San Ysidro :
Beginning at 6:30am until 9:00am, all southbound Blue Line trains will operate as far as the 5th Avenue Station. From that point, special shuttle buses will travel to the City College Station where Blue Line trains will board passengers and continue to National City, Chula Vista, and San Ysidro.
Orange Line from Gillespie Field to Downtown :
Beginning at 6:30am until 9:00am, all westbound Orange Line trains will operate as far as the City College Station. From that point, special shuttle buses will travel to the 5th Avenue Station where Blue Line trains will board passengers and continue toward Old Town. Passengers heading to the Convention Center area should transfer at the 12th & Imperial Transit Center. During Special Operations, there will be no Orange Line service to the 5th Avenue, Civic Center, America Plaza or Seaport Village stations.
Orange Line from Downtown to Gillespie Field :
Beginning at 6:30am until 9:00am, all eastbound Orange Line trains will begin their trips at the City College Station. Passengers boarding at America Plaza or Civic Center should take a Blue Line Trolley to the 5th Avenue Station. From that point, special shuttle buses will travel to the City College Station where Orange Line trains will board passengers and continue to Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon, and Gillespie Field.
Orange Line to/from the Convention Center or Gaslamp Quarter stations:
A special Trolley will operate every 15 minutes between 12th & Imperial and the Convention Center Station. During Special Operations, there will be no Orange Line service to the Seaport Village station.
(for runners)
(click here for early morning timetables)
The Trolley is a great way for runners to get to the Starting Line Shuttles and for Friends, Families, and Spectators to get to the Finish Line Shuttles. The shuttles pick up from the Airport Authority Parking Lot which is only a short walk from the Washington Street Trolley Station.
The Trolley will operate its Special Event 'Red Line' service on race day. The Special Event 'Red Line' operates between Qualcomm Stadium and the Convention Center/PETCO Park area, via Mission Valley and Old Town.
Passengers can also take the Trolley's Blue Line directly to the Washington Street Station.
(for spectators)
Blue Line trains run every fifteen minutes all day. Special Event 'Red Line' trains run before the race, then resume operations at 9:15am after downtown tracks have reopened. Both lines provide service to the Washington Street Station.
Race Day Trolley Timetables (full versions)
Northbound
Southbound
(for Relay runners)
Zone #1 is located near the America Plaza and Santa Fe Depot stations. Both stations are served by the Blue Line.
Zone #2 is located near the Morena/Linda Vista station. This station is served by the Green Line as well as our Special Event 'Red Line'.
System Map
SPECIAL EARLY MORNING TIMETABLES
From Convention Center Area
Manchester Grand Hyatt - Seaport Village Station
Marriott Hotel & Marina - Convention Center Station
Hard Rock Hotel - Gaslamp Quarter Station
Omni Hotel - Gaslamp Quarter Station
Hilton Hotel - Gaslamp Quarter Station
Gaslamp Marriott - Gaslamp Quarter Station
From Qualcomm Stadium and Mission Valley Hotels
Marriott Mission Valley - Rio Vista Station
Doubletree Mission Valley - Hazard Center Station
Town & Country - Fashion Valley Station
Hotel Circle Properties - Fashion Valley Station
From Central Downtown (C Street Corridor)
Cheer on your runner or just take in the spectacle of this grand event from several prime locations along the Trolley system. Please note that extra service will operate on the Blue, Green, and Special Event lines throughout the morning.
Downtown (mile 4 to mile 8)
City College Station (mile 4 at 11th and C St; mile 8 at 10th and C St.) Blue & Orange Lines
5th Avenue Station (mile 7 at 5th Ave. and Broadway) Blue Line
Civic Center Station (mile 7 at 3rd Ave. and Broadway) Blue Line
America Plaza Station (mile 6.5 at Kettner and Broadway) Blue Line
Mission Valley (mile 12 to mile 13.5)
Fashion Valley Station (mile 12 at Friars Rd. and Fashion Valley Rd.) Green and Event Lines
Morena/Linda Vista (mile 13.5 at Friars Rd. and Napa St) Green and Event Lines
Old Town (mile 24 at Pacific Hwy and Taylor St.) Green, Blue and Event Lines
Washington St. Station
Access to Finish Line via Shuttle Buses; Blue and Event Lines
NOTE: Special Event 'Red Line' trains make all stops en route.
Race Day Trolley Timetables (full versions)
Northbound
Southbound
Click here for Trolley Map and regular timetables.
Trolley Fares and Passes
Customers are encouraged to buy a Regional Day Pass before boarding the Trolley on their way to the event in order to save time and avoid ticket lines afterward. A one-day Day Pass cost $5 for unlimited rides on most MTS buses and the Trolley for day valid. 2- to 4-Day passes are also available at all ticket vending machines. Race Day passes and multi-day passes can be purchased at the MTS booth at the Marathon Expo.
Ticket sales agents will be located at high volume stations. For all other stations, purchase tickets from the station ticket vending machines. Exact change or small bills are suggested. Ticket Machines can only dispense a maximum of $5 in change. Some machines will also accept Credit/Debit cards. For added convenience, riders may purchase Day Passes for a specific date in advance online at the "eStore".
NOW AVAILABLE: Credit / Debit card option for ticket purchases!
Passengers may now use credit or debit cards to purchase their Trolley fares at most stations system wide.
 
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