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Thousands of Participants Take to the Streets of the Alamo City
for the Final Edition of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Antonio
- 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. For more information on the Rock 'n' Roll
Running Series, please visit www.runrocknroll.com.
About Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
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 weekends kick 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
trail-running events including the Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB®,
Tarawera Ultra-Trail™ by UTMB® and Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB®, Epic
Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling
events, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest
operator of mass participation sports in the world, providing participants
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, and Orkila Capital, a growth equity firm
focused on building great brands. 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, and Pop. Together these operating companies employ more
than 14,000 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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