FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Indie Rock Band, The Strumbellas To Headline Rock 'n' Roll Savannah
Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
SAVANNAH, GA. / TAMPA, Fla. (July 16, 2019) - The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Series® is excited to announce The Strumbellas as the headliner for the
2019 Rock 'n' Roll® Savannah Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. On Saturday, Nov. 3,
The Strumbellas will take to the Rock 'n' Roll Concert Stage outside the
finish line festival at Forsyth Park.
The Strumbellas are an indie rock sextet that have previously performed at
major festivals including, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits.
The group's song, "Spirits," was released in 2016 and hit No.1 on the
Billboard Alternative Songs chart. Along with this accomplishment, The
Strumbellas won the iHeartRadio Music award for Best New Alternative Rock
Artist of 2017 and the JUNO Award for Single of the Year beating out Drake,
The Weeknd and Shawn Mendes. Front man, Simon Ward's, struggle of balancing
work and family is a highlight in the band's fourth studio album,
Rattlesnake. The album released this past March and is a testament to
"personal growth and evolution." The members of the band have stressed that
they want their fans to feel something when listening to their music.
"We are excited to bring The Strumbellas to the Rock 'n' Roll Concert Stage
in the Hostess City" said Keats McGonigal, Senior Regional Director for
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. "The Strumbellas' sound is the perfect
complement to Savannah's southern charm. Their energy is sure offer a
spectacular celebration for runners and spectators who come to the finish
line at Rock 'n' Roll Savannah this November."
The musically themed Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon & 1/2 Marathon known
for Bringing the Fun to the Run™, returns to the Hostess City for its ninth
year. This charming destination city is not only known offering a beautiful
flat and fast course, but also an ideal place to visit with its southern
charm and amazing cooking. The weekend kicks off the running on Saturday,
Nov. 2 with the marathon and half marathon both concluding in Forsyth Park
where participants will be treated to the Strumbellas on the Rock 'n' Roll
Concert Series stage. Rock 'n' Roll Savannah 1-mile and 5K presented by
Brooks wraps up the weekend of running on Sunday, Nov. 3. Both races start
in Daffin Park, one of the two largest recreational parks in the historic
district, and finish inside historic Grayson Stadium. Runners who compete
in any distance on both Saturday and Sunday can earn the Remix Challenge
Medal.
Race weekend kicks off with a Health & Fitness Expo on Thursday, Oct. 31
from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 1 from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, Halls A & B. The
expo will showcase vendors featuring the latest in running technologies,
fitness apparel, health and nutrition, and is free and open to the public.
For more information on The Strumbellas, please visit
http://thestrumbellas.ca/
To register or learn more information on the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah
Marathon & 1/2 Marathon visit, www.runrocknroll.com/Savannah. For more
information on the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, please visit
www.RunRocknRoll.com. Media may contact .
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 The IRONMAN Group
As part of Wanda Sports 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
Marathon Series®, Iron Girl®, IRONKIDS®, International Triathlon Union
World Triathlon Series races, road cycling events including the Velothon®
Series, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, premier running
events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon and The
Sun-Herald City2Surf® presented by Westpac, 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
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About Wanda Sports Group
Wanda Sports Group is a leading global sports events, media and marketing
platform with a mission to unite people in sports and enable athletes and
fans to live their passions and dreams. We have significant intellectual
property rights, long-term relationships and broad execution capabilities,
enabling us to deliver unrivalled sports event experiences, creating access
to engaging content and building inclusive communities. We offer a
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Headquartered in Beijing, China, Wanda Sports Group has more than 60
offices and 1,600 employees around the world.
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