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

There has been an increasing popularity of marathons, and average times have been increasing.

Marathoners Focusing On Finishing, Not Fast Times

PHOENIX, Ariz., (Dec. 5, 2006) – Celebrating its fourth anniversary in the 
Valley of the Sun on Sun., Jan. 14, 2007, the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll 
Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon has established itself as a popular winter 
attraction for runners and walkers looking to plan a vacation to a warmer 
climate.

Runners And Walkers Discover Winter Oasis

The P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is now recruiting bands to play along the course on race day, Jan. 14, 2007. More than 30,000 participants will run and walk the 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses to the unique sounds of over 70 live bands selected to perform at the event.

Wanted: Course Bands for 2007 P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

The fourth annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is just over four months away -- January 14, 2007 -- and a Kick Off Party and Training Run is being held on Thurs., Sept. 28 to help get runners and walkers motivated.

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