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Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon

Jan 11, 2004

Where

Anywhere, AZ, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

January 11, 2004 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Haron Toroitich 02:10:33

2. Jomo Kororia 02:11:07

3. Michael Kapkiai 02:13:11

Top 3 Women

1. Shitaye Gemechu 02:31:33

2. Anuta Catuna 02:32:55

3. Banuelia Mrashani 02:33:36

Top 3 Men

1. Haron Toroitich 02:10:33

2. Jomo Kororia 02:11:07

3. Michael Kapkiai 02:13:11

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Kenya's Haron Toroitich and Ethiopia's Shitaye Gemechu will return to defend their titles at the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon.

General News

Dec 30, 2004

Rest is Best for Runners Eyeing Jan. 9 Arizona Marathon

With less than 3 weeks to the race, tapering is best, said Collins, the founder of 1st Marathon who has run 12 marathons and trained runners for seven years. Race details are also given.

General News The Arizona Republic

Dec 22, 2004

Arizona Marathon, Playoff Could Collide

No one is monitoring the Cardinals' playoff fortunes more closely than Elite Racing, the company that uses the parking lots near Sun Devil Stadium to stage one of the largest running events in the United States. If the Cardinals win the NFC West, they will host a playoff game on Jan. 8 or Jan. 9 with scheduling decided by the NFL. The Marathon is on Jan 9.

General News The Arizona Republic

Dec 22, 2004

All-Star Lineup Set to Run P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona

The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon will host an all star celebrity line up for its January 9th Race.

General News

Dec 16, 2004