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.

Multi-platinum rock band Smash Mouth 
will take to the outdoor stage at Tempe Beach Park on the evening of 
Sunday, January 18 for the post race concert at the 2009  P.F. Chang's Rock 
'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon.

Smash Mouth to Headline Post Race Concert at P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon

Human Interest Story

P.F. Chang may have their name as the title sponsor for the Arizon Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, but it does more than just promote business.  The marathon and the business has raised more the 27 million for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society.

Sponsorships offer toehold for growth in Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.

Arizona's version of the Rock and Roll Marathon will kick off a 22 week training program through the Foothills Sports Medicine Clinic.  Runners will benefit from weekly training programs, discounted purchases, a ride to the race and expert coaching.

Foothills Sports Medicine to kick off marathon training

Forty five bands will be selected for the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon in Arizona.  There is an open call for bands who submit a CD, bio and photo by March 1, 2008.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results