FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Over 15,000 Participants From Across The Globe Registered To Take Part
In Third Week Of Rock 'N' Roll Virtual Running Series Races
- Runners and walkers from 87 nations registered to take part in the
Rock 'n' Roll VR3 that offered both 8K and 15K distances
- More than 31,000 people now registered on Rock 'n' Roll Virtual
Running Club platform
- Rock 'n' Roll VR4 kicks off Friday, May 15 at 2 p.m. ET offering
5K, 12K distances and the Remix Challenge Race through both distances
TAMPA, Fla. (May 11, 2020) - The global community of walkers and runners
came together for the third straight weekend with over 15,000 people from
87 nations and all 50 states stepping up to the virtual start line for Rock
'n' Roll VR3, the third edition in the Rock 'n' Roll® Virtual Running™
(VR™) Series. Rock 'n' Roll VR3 gave participants the opportunity to
challenge themselves with two different race distances that included 8K and
15K options. In addition, the first ever virtual Remix Challenge was
offered giving participants who took on both distances a chance to earn
access to three medals through the Rock 'n' Roll VR Finisher Bundles.
Participants were able to compete anywhere, indoors or outdoors, as long as
the distance of their choosing was completed in one session between Friday,
May 8 at 2 p.m. ET and event close Sunday, May 10 at 7:59 p.m. ET.
Participants in Rock 'n' Roll VR3 came from around the world and ranged in
age from 18 to 82. The United States led the way with over 9,000 walkers
and runners followed by Canada (over 700), the United Kingdom (over 650),
Mexico (over 350) and Spain (over 200). Other nations represented included
Australia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Guatemala, Hungary, India,
Japan, and Malaysia, among others. Of the 50 U.S. states represented, the
greatest number came from California, followed by Texas, Florida, Virginia
and Washington. Nations joining a Rock 'n' Roll VR event for the first time
were, Barbados, Cameroon, India, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and
Uruguay, among others.
Over 8,000 participants took on the Rock 'n' Roll Virtual Running Club™
Challenges leading up to Rock 'n' Roll VR3. Participants embarked on
several separate running and workout challenges with the opportunity for
rewards in the comfort of their own community. The challenges included the
SiS Challenge 1: Tempo Run, a 55 Minute Tempo Workout; Community Challenge
3: Aleks' "Don't Miss the Beep" Challenge, a 50 Minute Interval Run in one
session; and Brooks Challenge 2: #FindSomeRunHappy II: 60 minutes of
running over 2 sessions with some ideas on how to #RunHappy. Special prizes
such as a pair of Rock 'n' Roll Launch 7 by Brooks Running Company
sneakers, a $100 gift card to Science in Sport, and a Rock 'n' Roll Tie Dye
Trio bundle were all awarded out.
In total, over 30,000 runners and walkers from across the globe have joined
the Rock 'n' Roll® Virtual Running Club platform to date, giving them
access to a series of weekly races, challenges, and rewards.
Looking Forward
This week, Rock 'n' Roll VR4 will offer two distances for the global
community, including an 5K and 12K. Racing begins on Friday, May 15 at 2
p.m. ET and concludes on Sunday, May 17 at 7:59 p.m. ET.
The virtual Remix Challenge returns for a second straight week for
participants who want to take on both of this weekend's race distances of a
5K and 12K can earn access to three medals. In addition, participants who
complete each of the Remix Challenges for races RnRVR3 through RnRVR6, will
have the opportunity to purchase a special RnRVR6 finisher bundle that not
only includes the Remix Challenge medal, but also a celebratory ENCORE
medal to commemorate their success.
To register for Rock 'n' Roll VR4, runners need to sign up 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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