FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Arizona Kicks Off The New Year
With Over 13,000 Registered Participants Taking To The Streets
Of Tempe, Phoenix, And Scottsdale
TEMPE, Ariz. (Jan. 15, 2023) - The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series kicked off
its celebration of 25 Years Running when it returned to the Valley of the
Sun over the weekend. The first Rock 'n' Roll Running Series event of the
2023 schedule gave runners and walkers the perfect opportunity to get
started in their running journey and New Year's goals for 2023. The Rock
'n' Roll Running Series Arizona saw over 13,000 registered participants
take on a 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon over the course of two days of
racing. The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series will return to Arizona on Jan. 13
and 14, 2024. Pre-sale registration is open now through Jan. 22 by
visiting, www.runrocknroll.com/arizona-register.
Sunday's Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Arizona half marathon and marathon
also saw a stellar field of elite athletes take to the course. In the
marathon, it was Zachary Garner (Bettendorf, Iowa) with a time of 2:29:34
and Ashley Paulson (Mendon, Utah) finishing in a time of 2:43:39 topping
the podium in the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Arizona Marathon.
The Rock 'n' Roll Elite half marathon series offered a shared elite prize
purse and Elite Beat Rankings (EBR) points to top three male and female
finishers including: Dennis Kipkosgei (Pacific Palisades, Cali.) taking top
honors in the men's race with a finishing time of 1:04:28 earning the win
and taking home 50 EBR points. Collecting 44 EBR points and second place
was Rory Linkletter (Flagstaff, Ariz.) with a finishing time of 1:05:28 and
Reid Buchanan (San Diego, Cali.) followed in third place finishing at
1:06:25 and scoring 39 EBR points. Malindi Elmore (Kelowna, B.C.) took the
top spot in the women's race earning 50 points with a finishing time of
1:11:36. Lauren Paquette (Flagstaff, Ariz.) followed Elmore in second for
the women's division with a finishing time of 1:12:30, earning 44 points,
while Sarah Pagano (Brighton, Mass.) rounded out the podium with a time of
1:13:15, earning 39 points. The Rock 'n' Roll Elite half marathon
competition offers world-class runners the opportunity to showcase their
talents in eight cities in North America, culminating with a grand finale
at the 2023 edition of Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas taking place in just over a
month on Feb. 25-26. For more information on the Rock 'n' Roll Elite
running competition and complete standings, visit
www.runrocknroll.com/elite-athlete-program.
Known for its flat and fast course with scenic views of the red rocks of
Papago, Salt River Valley and the Greater Phoenix metro area, Rock 'n' Roll
Running Series Arizona combines live music and entertainment with scenic
routes that highlight Arizona's cultural and natural beauty. Traditionally
the first Rock 'n' Roll Running Series event of the new year, Rock 'n' Roll
Arizona provides the perfect opportunity for someone to get started in
their running journey, set goals, try a new distance, or test out their
current fitness levels
Several local bands, including the Flynn Rider, The Boyle Band, DJ Soloman,
Cesar Chevaz High School Drumline and many more performed live on band
stages along the route before Soulitify, DJ Cable and Bruce in the USA took
the stage at the Tempe Beach Park as the Encore Entertainment.
Upcoming Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Events:
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series is scheduled to continue when it makes its way
to Las Vegas for Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Las Vegas. Known for the
ultimate running party in the entertainment capital of the world, Rock 'n'
Roll Running Series Las Vegas will take place February 25-26, 2023, and it
combines live music with entertainment in the city that never sleeps for an
unforgettable experience running down the iconic Vegas Strip at night.
Participants will enjoy a one-of-a-kind running experience that will once
again take over the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night while passing iconic
sights including the 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign, The Fountains of Bellagio
and Downtown Las Vegas, with an electric finish line unlike any other in
the world ending mid-Strip. The race will bring the spirit and
entertainment of Las Vegas out of the casinos and onto the course in 2023
with a mix of DJs, traditional band stages and experiential entertainment
all along the route. Additionally, interactive experiences, photo
opportunities, local artists, food trucks, cocktails, and more will create
a memorable night for participants. For more information on Rock 'n' Roll
Running Series Las Vegas, please visit www.runrocknroll.com/las-vegas. To
see the full schedule of Rock 'n' Roll Running Series events, visit
www.runrocknroll.com/all-events.
For more information on the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series, please visit
RunRocknRoll.com.
About Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
The Rock 'n' Roll® Running Series is the world's largest running series
taking part in destination locations around the world every year.
Established in 1998, the Rock 'n' Roll Running 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 Encore Entertainment experience featuring eclectic musical artists
from a variety of genres. With a goal of helping participants find the Beat
in Their Feet™, the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series has also featured some of
the biggest names in music, with past performances including the likes of
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, O.A.R., Aloe Blacc, Pitbull, Flo Rida, The Band
Perry, Fitz and the Tantrums, the Goo Goo Dolls, Bret Michaels, Kesha, The
Revivalists, Hunter Hayes, Capital Cities, and Matt Nathanson. Further
information about the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series can be found online at
www.RunRocknRoll.com and follow @RunRocknRoll on all social platforms.
About The IRONMAN Group
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® Running Series, IRONKIDS®, World
Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf®, UTMB® World Series
events including the Canyons Endurance Runs, Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail
Australia™, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®,
road cycling events including Haute Route®, and other multisport races. The
IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the
world and provides more than a million participants annually the benefits
of endurance sports through the company's vast offerings. Catering to the
full athlete experience, the company portfolio also includes FulGaz®
virtual cycling, the most realistic indoor riding experience connected
fitness application aimed at preparing athletes for real-world events.
Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN® brand and its first event in
1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish
lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has
grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+
countries. The IRONMAN Group is owned by Advance, a private, family-owned
business. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.
About Advance
Advance is a private, family-held business that owns and invests in
companies across media, entertainment, technology, communications,
education and other promising growth sectors. Our mission is to build the
value of our companies over the long-term by fostering growth and
innovation. Advance's portfolio includes Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage
Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders
Group, Turnitin, 1010data and Pop. Together these operating companies
employ more than 17,000 people in 29 countries. Advance is also among the
largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Warner Bros. Discovery and
Reddit. For more information visit www.advance.com.
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