FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Plain White T's To Headline Humana Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Marathon
& 1/2 Marathon
TAMPA, Fla. / PHOENIX, SCOTTSDALE, TEMPE Ariz. (November 29, 2018) - The
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series® is excited to announce Plain White T's as
the headliner for the 2018 Humana Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2
Marathon. On Sunday, Jan. 20, Plain White T's will take to the Toyota Rock
'n' Roll Concert Stage in Tempe Beach Park to close out a great three-day
event. The concert will be free and open to the public.
Since emerging in 1997, the GRAMMY award-nominated multi-platinum Chicago
quintet - Tom Higgenson [vocals], Tim Lopez [lead guitar, vocals], Dave
Tirio [rhythm guitar], Mike Retondo [bass], and De'Mar Hamilton [drums] -
has amassed an enduring, engaging and enigmatic catalog, spanning two
gold-certified offerings All That We Need (2005) and Every Second Counts
(2006) and unshakable anthems such as double-platinum "1,2,3,4" and
platinum "Rhythm of Love." Among the discography, "Hey There Delilah" went
quadruple-platinum, topped the Billboard Hot 100, and earned a pair of 2008
GRAMMY award-nominations in the categories of "Song of the Year" and "Best
Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals." Along the way, the band
logged countless miles on the road in front of sold out crowds in nearly
every corner of the globe. After a whirlwind tour cycle supporting 2015's
American Nights, the guys hunkered down and began writing the ideas that
would eventually comprise Parallel Universe, that debuted in the Summer
2018.
"We're looking forward to kicking off the new year with an outstanding band
like the Plain White T's," said Josh Furlow, Managing Director of North
America for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. "The Plain White T's have
performed around the world and bring a full setlist of songs that everyone
recognizes, including music from their new album, Parallel Universe. Humana
Rock 'n' Roll Arizona is a great market and we're all excited about kicking
off the 2019 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series Tour on a high note."
The musically-themed Humana Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
is known for Bringing the Fun to the Run™. The three-day weekend kicks off
Friday, Jan. 18 and the party continues through Sunday, Jan. 20. This is
the chance for runners to kick off the New Year with a scenic tour of
Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. With a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
presented by Brooks, one-mile and KiDS ROCK™ event, there truly is a
distance for everyone. Participants can take on the "Remix Challenge" by
running both Friday or Saturday and Sunday to earn the coveted Remix
Challenge medal in addition to each race's finisher medals.
Race weekend kicks off with a Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, Jan. 18 from
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at
the Phoenix Convention Center in North Hall 1 and West Halls A-D. The expo
will showcase vendors featuring the latest in running gear, nutrition, and
training, and is free and open to the public.
For information about Humana Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
visit online at www.RunRocknRoll.com/Arizona/. For more information on the
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, please visit www.RunRocknRoll.com. Media may
contact .
For more information on the Plain White T's, please visit
www.plainwhitets.com
About Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series
The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series® is the world's largest running series
taking part in over 30 destination events around the world every year.
Established in 1998, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series simple idea of
making running fun has transformed both the U.S. and global running
landscape by infusing the course with live bands, cheer teams and
entertaining water stations, creating a block-party atmosphere for
participants and spectators alike. Focused on running, music and community,
race weekend kicks off with a free Health & Fitness Expo showcasing the
latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information
and much more. Events culminate with an entertaining finish-line festival
featuring some of the biggest names in music, with past performances
including Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, O.A.R. Aloe Blacc, Pitbull, Flo Rida,
The Band Perry, Fitz and the Tantrums, the Goo Goo Dolls and Bret Michaels.
Further information about the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series can be found
online at www.RunRocknRoll.com and follow @RunRocknRoll on all social
platforms.
About IRONMAN
As part of Wanda Sports Holdings, the IRONMAN Group operates a global
portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the
IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock 'n' Roll
Marathon Series®, Iron Girl®, IRONKIDS®, International Triathlon Union
World Triathlon Series races, road cycling events including the UCI
Velothon® Series, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®,
premier marathons including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon,
trail running like Ultra-Trail Australia™, and other multisport races.
IRONMAN's events, together with all other Wanda Sports Holdings events,
provide more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance
sports through the company's vast offerings. The iconic IRONMAN® Series of
events is the largest participation sports platform in the world. Since the
inception of the IRONMAN® brand in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING
IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines at the world's most challenging
endurance races. Beginning as a single race, IRONMAN has grown to become a
global sensation with more than 230 events across 53 countries. For more
information, visit www.ironman.com.
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