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Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon

Jan 17, 2016

Where

Anywhere, AZ, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

January 17, 2016 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Tommy Rivers Puzey 02:25:22

2. Roosevelt Cook 02:27:45

3. Angel Duchi 02:37:09

Top 3 Women

1. Tanaya Gallagher 02:46:44

2. McKale Davis 02:47:39

3. Natalie Como 02:50:18

Top 3 Men

1. Tommy Rivers Puzey 02:25:22

2. Roosevelt Cook 02:27:45

3. Angel Duchi 02:37:09

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For 31-year-old Flagstaff resident and 2016 Rock n Roll Arizona Marathon champion Tommy Puzey, his Jan. 17 triumph on a 26.2-mile course through the streets of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe served as the ultimate testament to a newfound perspective.

General News Cronkite News

Jan 28, 2016

Thousands of people compete in Rock-N-Roll marathon

Runners from all 50 states and 17 different countries have a lot to be proud of after completing half or full marathons during today's Rock-N-Roll Marathon.

General News Fox10Phoenix

Jan 18, 2016

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon draws thousands of runners to Valley

More than 22,000 participants swarmed the streets of Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale to take part in the 12th annual Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and Half-Marathon Sunday morning.

General News AZCentral.com

Jan 17, 2016

Tears of Joy from Last-Minute Olympic Trials Qualifiers at the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon

It's been quite a weekend in the state of Arizona. On Saturday evening, the Cardinals defeated the Green Bay Packers in overtime to advance to the NFC Championships, and on Sunday, more than 20,000 runners turned out for the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon in Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. Scott Bauhs sets course record in men's half marathon; Janet Cherobon-Bawcom places first in women's half marathon. Tommy Rivers Puzey and Tanaya Gallagher win first place in men's and women's marathon

General News

Jan 17, 2016