Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon

Elite runners and fast times aside, Sunday's races were all about the party atmosphere.

Several local bands, like The Honey Wilders, performed live on improved band stages along the route interspersed with cheerleaders and themed water stations. Participants moved along to more music than ever with all new mile-markers that included speakers and race pacers who ran with mobile speaker packs.

Photos (c) Donald Miralle/Getty Images for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series