FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
More Than 11,000 Participants from Across the Globe Race Over the Weekend
in Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Virtual Running Series Race
- Runners from 80 countries, regions, and territories took part
in the Rock 'n' Roll VR1 5K
- Rock 'n' Roll VR2 to begin Friday, May 1 at 2 p.m. ET
offering both 10K and Half Marathon distances
TAMPA, Fla. (April 27, 2020) – The global community of walkers and runners
came together over the weekend with a total of more than 11,000 people from
80 nations and all 50 states taking to the virtual start line for Rock 'n'
Roll VR1, the inaugural event in the Rock 'n' Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™)
Series. Rock 'n' Roll VR1 consisted of a 5K with participants having the
ability to compete anywhere, indoors or outdoors, as long as the distance
was completed in one session between Friday, April 24, and event close
Sunday, April 26 at 7:59 p.m. ET.
Participants in Rock 'n' Roll VR1 came from around the world and ranged in
age from 18 to 82. The United States led the way with over 5,000 walkers
and runners followed by Canada (over 400), the United Kingdom (over 400),
Mexico (over 200) and Spain (over 140). Other nations represented included
Australia, Ireland, France, New Zealand, Singapore and Colombia, among
others. Of the 50 U.S. states represented, the greatest number came from
California, followed by Texas, Florida, Arizona and Virginia.
Looking Forward
This week, Rock 'n' Roll VR2 will offer two distances for the global
community, including a 10K and Half Marathon. Racing begins on Friday, May
1 at 2 p.m. ET and concludes on Sunday, May 3 at 7:59 p.m. ET. Participants
are encouraged to share their "Why" using the social hashtag #RnRVR2.
To register for Rock 'n' Roll VR2, runners need to sign up for the distance
they would like to do through the Rock 'n' Roll Virtual Running Club
platform and connect to their tracker app. Runners can then complete their
registration by going to the "Events" tab and clicking "Register Now" on
the virtual race page. For additional information on how to register, visit
Getting Started Guide.
The Rock 'n' Roll Virtual Running Series is also now offering tangible Rock
'n' Roll VR Finisher Bundles and other Rock 'n' Roll Virtual Running Series
merchandise at www.runrocknrollstore.com/rock-n-roll-vr.
Full details and specifics regarding the Rock 'n' Roll Virtual Running
Series and Rock 'n' Roll Virtual Running Club are available on
www.runrocknrollvr.com. For more information on the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Series, please visit the website at www.runrocknroll.com.
About Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series
The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series® is the world's largest running series
taking part in over 30 destination events around the world every year.
Established in 1998, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series simple idea of
making running fun has transformed both the U.S. and global running
landscape by infusing the course with live bands, cheer teams and
entertaining water stations, creating a block-party atmosphere for
participants and spectators alike. Focused on running, music and community,
race weekend kicks off with a free Health & Fitness Expo showcasing the
latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information
and much more. Events culminate with an entertaining finish-line festival
featuring some of the biggest names in music, with past performances
including Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, O.A.R. Aloe Blacc, Pitbull, Flo Rida,
The Band Perry, Fitz and the Tantrums, the Goo Goo Dolls and Bret Michaels.
Further information about the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series can be found
online at www.RunRocknRoll.com and follow @RunRocknRoll on all social
platforms.
About The IRONMAN Group
The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the
IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, the
IRONMAN® Virtual Racing™ (VR™) Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock 'n'
Roll Marathon Series®, the Rock 'n' Roll Virtual Running™ Series,
IRONKIDS®, ITU World Triathlon Series, premier running events including the
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and The Sun-Herald City2Surf®
presented by Westpac, Ultra-Trail® World Tour events including Tarawera
Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia™, mountain bike races including the Absa
Cape Epic®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN
Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and
provides more than a million participants annually the benefits of
endurance sports through the company's vast offerings. Since the inception
of the iconic IRONMAN® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have
proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines around the
world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a
global sensation with more than 235 events across 55+ countries. On March
26, 2020, Wanda Sports Group (Nasdaq: WSG) entered into an agreement to
sell The IRONMAN Group to Advance; closing is anticipated in mid-2020. For
more information, visit www.ironman.com.
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