The Rock n Roll Arizona 5k has a beautiful and flat looped course that starts on the iconic Mill Ave. Bridge, runs along Tempe Town Lake and finishes at Tempe Beach park with a Finish Line festival.

0K participants start with the half marathon participants, but split off at mile 2.5 to run along beautiful Tempe Town lake, down Curry Ave., and across the iconic Mill Ave. Bridge to finish at Tempe Beach Park. The 10K course is not only beautiful, it is fast! Come for the fun, and be prepared to leave with a PR!

The half marathon course is flat and fast with epic views of the valley of the sun, including Papago Park and Tempe town lake. Participants will enjoy live bands, cheer teams, spirited water stations and other entertainment along the course.

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon

Human Interest Story

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.

Flagstaff runner puts Arizona marathon win in perspective

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.

Thousands of people compete in Rock-N-Roll marathon

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.

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

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

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results