Jacob Buhler (New Braunfels, Texas) and Courtney Olivier (Breaux Bridge, LA) winners in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Antonio Marathon
Calahan Warren (Auburndale, Fla.) and Natosha Rogers (New Braunfels, Texas) were the overall male and female winners of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Antonio Half Marathon
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Dec. 8, 2024) – The Alamo City provided a stunning backdrop for the 16th and final edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Antonio. The event welcomed over 19,000 registered participants and a distance for everyone from a 5km to a marathon providing a running tour of some of San Antonio’s vibrant neighborhoods, iconic landmarks and even Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston.
On Sunday, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Antonio marathon saw elite runners take to the course. Two Texans, Jacob Buhler of New Braunfels, Texas took the overall win with a time of 2:29:29 and Courtney Olivier of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana with a time of 2:47:40 came home victorious in the men’s and women’s races, respectively.
“I feel like a hometown favorite, I like to think, in the sense that I have a lot of support in the community. That is what sport is all about. The course, the second half, is always tough regardless of the marathon. It’s still tough through the greenway. The support today was tremendous and having family and friends out here meant a lot,” said Jacob Buhler.
“I try not to look back, I just try to focus on the road ahead…. But no matter what happens, if you can get to the finish line, it’s a win.” – said Courtney Olivier
Calahan Warren of Auburndale, Fla. with a time of 1:07:54 and Natosha Rogers of New Braunfels, Texas finishing in 1:09:49 were the male and female overall winners of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Antonio half marathon.
“(This was my) first half marathon so I’m very, very happy,” said Calahan Warren. “I’ve been training so hard and happy to have my parents, sister and a lot of friends that live in San Antonio came out to support me. I’m thrilled at this result.”
“This is just the start of a marathon build, so I have a lot of work ahead of me and a lot more miles, but this was a great start and a great race for sure,” said Natosha Rogers.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Antonio celebrated its final edition and 16 years in the Alamo City. The final fiesta for Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio provided participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in a vibrant and prideful city with more than 300 years of history and get a firsthand view of the city’s most iconic landmarks–including the River Walk, Tower of Americas, Torch of Friendship, and more. Participants discovered holiday magic and adventure at every turn while exploring a city rich with heritage. In addition, the course took participants through Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and showcased everything that earned San Antonio the name of Military City, USA®. The home of one of the largest populations of active-duty military and veterans, the course featured over three miles inside the base before concluding in front of the UTSA Downtown campus.
The Nick Lawrence Band provided the encore entertainment at the finish line while numerous local bands, including the AM Project, Elora & Gasoline Alley, Alex Moon and the Launch, Air Force Band, Army Band, Electric Pajama Party, Accidental Alchemy and many more performed live on band stages along the route before the Nick Lawrence Band took the stage at UTSA Downtown as the Encore Entertainment.
Next Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Events Coming Up:
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series continues in the New Year with the 2025 Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona. Bringing Fun to the Run® through music, entertainment, and community immersion, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Arizona will provide an unforgettable running tour of the Valley of the Sun on Jan 18 – 19, 2025. Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona offers a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and KiDS ROCK event – truly providing a distance for everyone. Registration for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Arizona is open by visiting, www.runrocknroll.com/arizona.
To see the full schedule of Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series events, visit www.runrocknroll.com/all-events.
For more information the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Antonio, visit www.runrocknroll.com/san-antonio
