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News From: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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   Emails reveal details on fate of Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Savannah (WTOC11)
The City of Savannah refused to renew the 2022 contract with the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon and the race organizers chose not come back in 2023.
 
News From: Thursday, April 21, 2022
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   City officials discuss why Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon is a no go this year and next (Fox 28 Savannah)
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson discussed the inadequate resources of the city to hold the event in 2022 or 2023.
 
News From: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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   Rock 'n' Roll marathon will not return to Chatham County in 2022 or 2023 (SavannahNow)
Both the 2022 and 2023 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon were cancelled as Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said the city needs a year to assess the viability of the event.
 
News From: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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   2022 Rock 'n' Roll marathon canceled, city of Savannah says (WSAV.com)
The 2022 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon set on November 5 was cancelled, while the city evaluates its cost and impact and its future.
 
News From: Monday, December 13, 2021
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   Rock 'n' Roll marathon to return to Savannah next November (WSAV.com)
Registration for the 2022 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon on November 5 opens Wednesday, December 15.
 
News From: Monday, November 8, 2021
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   Next step for runners after cancelation of Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon (WTOC11)
The 2021 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon was cancelled, due to bad weather conditions - rains and cold.
 
News From: Thursday, November 4, 2021
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   Savannah businesses prepare for big weekend with the return of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon (WJCL)
Businesses are seeing the impact of the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon early in the week.
 
   Savannah businesses hopeful Rock 'n' Roll Marathon has positive impact on revenue (WTOC11)
The 2021 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon is expected to generate positive impact on local businesses.
 
News From: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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   Mayor Van Johnson 'cautiously excited' for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon amid COVID (WSAV.com)
The 2021 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon returns on Saturday, November 6, with safety measures in place.
 
News From: Thursday, October 14, 2021
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   Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon a go, outdoor events allowed (Fox 28 Savannah)
The 2021 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon remains scheduled to be held on November 6, with safety measures in place.
 
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   Savannah mayor OKs Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, large outdoor events (WSAV)
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson gave the go signal for the holding of the 2021 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon on November 6, with safety measures in place.
 
News From: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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   To run or not to run? Rock 'n' Roll Savannah marathon still hinges on COVID numbers (WSAV.com)
The 2021 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon is still up in the air, as the city's medical advisory board will make a decision soon.
 
News From: Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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   Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon cancellation to cause economic blow; according to city officials (Fox 28 Media)
The cancellation of the 2020 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon impacts local economy.
 
   2020 Rock n' Roll Savannah Marathon and Half Marathon canceled due to COVID-19 (WSAV)
The 2020 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon races, set on November 6-7, were cancelled, due to coronavirus concerns.
 
News From: Saturday, November 2, 2019
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   Virginia doctor wins Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon; Savannah's Brown fastest in half marathon (Savannah Morning News)
Wesley Turner won the 2019 Rock 'n' roll Savannah Marathon in 2:28:07.
 
   Bloomquist sets personal mark in capturing Rock 'n' Roll Savannah women's marathon (Savannah Morning News)
Alyssa Bloomquist won the women's race of the 2019 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon in 2:41:24.
 
News From: Sunday, November 4, 2018
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   Humana Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 2018 (Connect Savannah)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2018 Rock 'n' Rocl Savannah Marathon.
 
   Savannah runner wins Rock 'n' Roll Marathon (WSAV-TV)
Ben Brown won the 2018 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon in 2:33:23 while Katie Ringley won the women's race in 2:58:15.
 
News From: Saturday, November 3, 2018
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   Rock 'n' Roll Savannah: Women's marathon winner Ringley at her personal best (Savannah Morning News)
Katie Ringley won the women's race of the 2018 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah in 2:58:15.
 
News From: Thursday, November 1, 2018
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   Activities begin for Humana Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon and Half Marathon (Savannah Morning News)
Here is the schedule of activities that start the 2018 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon this weekend.
 
News From: Sunday, November 5, 2017
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   Thousands run in Savannah's 7th Rock 'n' Roll marathon (WTOC)
Ben Brown won the 2017 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon in 2:39:11 while Laura Roberts won the women's race in 3:05:35.
 
News From: Saturday, November 4, 2017
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   Runners enjoy weather, music at Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon and Half Marathon (Savannah Morning News)
Ben Brown won the 2017 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon while Laura Roberts won the women's race.
 
   Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon and Half Marathon: Women's winners (Savannah Morning News)
Laura Roberts won the women's race in the 2017 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon in 3:05:35.
 
News From: Tuesday, July 18, 2017
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   Fitz and the Tantrums to headline 2017 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon (WSAV-TV)
Indie pop band, Fitz and the Tantrums will perform at the finish line in the Rock n Roll Savannah Marathon on November 4.
 
News From: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
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   Savannah Rock 'n' Roll Marathon extended through 2018 (Bluffton Today)
Josh Furlow, president of the Rock n Roll Marathon series, said the 2016 Savannah race, which will take place Nov. 5, continues to take center stage after a number of communication and weather-related issues last year, including a shortened course and deaths.
 
News From: Sunday, November 8, 2015
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   Runner dies during Rock n Roll Savannah Event (Island Packet)
The man was 35 years old and his identity was not released at the request of his family, the television station reported. The Savannah Morning News reported that the man was from Georgia. We are saddened by a heartbreaking and tragic loss. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to family members and loved ones of the runner, said a statement released by marathon medical director P.Z. Pearce.
 
News From: Friday, November 6, 2015
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   List of road closures for 2015 Savannah Rock 'N' Roll Marathon (WTOC.com)
The running of the 2015 Savannah Rock N Roll Marathon is expected to cause major traffic delays much of the weekend, beginning early on Saturday morning.
 
   Rock 'n' Roll Marathon runners arrive in Savannah (WJCL.com)
Many of the runners for this weekend's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon are beginning to arrive in town. Some 21,000 runners have already signed up for Saturday's race and that means plenty of cash this weekend and in the future.
 
News From: Friday, July 17, 2015
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   Rock N Roll Marathon Announces 2015 Savannah Race (WSAV.com)
Rock n Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon is set to return the weekend of November 7  8. This year, the annual fall race will celebrate a milestone anniversary of five-years of running. Registration is available online and participants who sign up today, July 15 will save up to $20 by using code SAVE15 and registering before the price increase.
 
News From: Friday, November 7, 2014
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   Smashing performance: Fast times at Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon (SavannahNow.com)
Nicholas Hilton won the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon with a new course record time of 2 hours 21 minutes and 31 seconds.
 
   Wilmington Woman Wins Savannah Rock N Roll Marathon (WECT.com)
Tara Martine of Wilmington, NC won the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon with a time of 2 hours 59 minutes and 12 seconds.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 2, 2014
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   Kickoff to Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon Held on Congress St. (WTOC.com)
Race organizers are preparing for the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon that takes place on November 8 and 9.
 
News From: Monday, November 11, 2013
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   Columbia Man Dies in Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon (WLTX.com)
Jake Zeman of Columbia South Carolina collapsed during the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon. Eric McDonald won the marathon with a time of 2 hours 29 minutes and 47 seconds.
 
News From: Sunday, November 10, 2013
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   Kulik Fastest Woman in Her First Marathon at Savannah Rock N Roll (Savannah Now.com)
Alyssa Kulik won the women's division of the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon with a time of 2 hours 53 minutes and 9 seconds
 
  Human Interest Story
   Savannah Rock n Roll Marathon a Hit in it's Third Year (Savannah Now.com)
The Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon is in full stride as it entered it's third year with nearly fifteen-thousand competitors
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   First Timers Win Full and Half-Marathons in Savannah (Savannah Now.com)
Eric McDonald won the Rock n Roll Savannah Marathon with a time of 2 hours 29 minutes and 47 seconds.
 
News From: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
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   Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon Planning = Impact (Connect Savannah)
Over eighteen-thousand runners will participate in the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon and surrounding events
 
News From: Friday, October 25, 2013
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   Rock n Roll Savannah Marathon Offering Contest for Most Spirited Neighborhoods (Savannah Morning News)
The third annual Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon will feature cash prizes awarded to the most spirited neighborhoods along the race route.
 
News From: Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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   Training for the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon (Savannah Morning News)
Yoga training for the Rock n Roll Marathon may be all you need to help get your through the grueling 26.2 mile race.
 
News From: Sunday, November 4, 2012
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   At 47, Mescal Captures Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon Title (Savannah Morning News)
Jeff Mescal considers himself and age group runner but he was more than an age group runner when he won the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon with a time of 2 hours 43 minutes and 4 seconds.
 
News From: Saturday, November 3, 2012
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   Registration Closes for Savannah Marathon at 17,371 (Savannah Morning News)
The Rock n Roll Savannah Marathon closed the doors to registration on Friday night with over seventeen-thousand participants expected.
 
News From: Thursday, November 1, 2012
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   Savannah Expects 17,000 for Rock n Roll Marathon This Weekend (Rome News-Tribune)
The town of Savannah is expecting nearly seventeen-thousand participants this weekend for the Rock N Roll Marathon.
 
News From: Monday, October 29, 2012
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   Marathon Ready To Rock Savannah Again (Savannah Morning News)
Savannah is just days away from an encore performance of the Rock N Roll Marathon festivities.
 
News From: Wednesday, October 3, 2012
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   Rock N Roll Savannah Unveils Transportation, Parking Plan (Savannah Tribune)
More than twenty-thousand will take part in the Savannah Marathon on November 3 and race organizers are working to ease the congestion and parking situation from last year.
 
News From: Thursday, June 7, 2012
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   Savannah Marathon Changes Course, Literally (Savannah Now)
Head wind along the Truman Parkway segment of the Savannah Marathon has caused race organizers to change the course which should make it even faster.
 
News From: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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   Dowtown Savannah Businesses Express Concerns About Rock N Roll's Marathon Economic Impact (Rome News Tribune)
The Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon was not the economic windfall that many expected. A survey conducted by the Dowtown Business Association reports that many businesses state that the marathon had a negative impact on their business.
 
News From: Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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   Georgian Wins Inaugural Savannah Marathon (Savannah Tribune)
Nathan O'Connel, 20, won the inaugural Savannah Marathon with a time of 2 hours 29 minutes and 5 seconds in just his second marathon.
 
News From: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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   Savannah Marathon Misstep (Savannah Morning News)
The company that staged the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon should have been more timely in the release of information regarding the individual who passed away while running the race.
 
News From: Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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   Runner Who Died In Rock N Roll Marathon Was From South Carolina (WISTV.com)
Ulysses Thomas was 58 years of age when he collapsed near mile 22 of the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon. He was retired from the Air Force and leaves behind his wife and two daughters.
 
News From: Sunday, November 6, 2011
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   O'Connell First In Rock N Roll Marathon In Savannah (Telegraph)
Nathan O'Connell won the Rock N Roll Savannah Marathon with a time of 2 hours 29 minutes and 5 seconds.
 

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