FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series To Celebrate 25 Years
Of Bringing Fun To The Run During 2023 Season
- Rock 'n' Roll Running Series grown to feature a distance for everyone,
including 1-mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon, and KiDS ROCK
options
- Runners and walkers find a Rock 'n' Roll Running Series distance that
fits them with celebratory race activations and integrations by visiting
www.runrocknroll.com
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2023) - In 1998, the Rock 'n' Roll® Running Series was
born on an idea of bringing music, running and community together as nearly
20,000 participants took to the start line of the first Rock 'n' Roll
Running Series event in San Diego, California. In 2023, the Rock 'n' Roll
Running Series commemorates the historic 25-year milestone of being of the
world's largest road running series that have provided a finish line for
everyone. Runners and walkers alike can find a Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
event and distance that fits them by visiting www.runrocknroll.com.
"This is a landmark achievement to see the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
reach a quarter century of Bringing Fun to the Run®," said Elizabeth
O'Brien, Managing Director, North America for The IRONMAN Group, owners of
the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series. "In 1998, the founder and visionary of
the original Rock 'n' Roll Running Series, Tim Murphy had a vision to put
fun in the run and inspired a movement of making running an entertaining
experience that we continue today, 25 years later. The Rock 'n' Roll
Running Series continues that mission forward with nearly a dozen
destinations on the schedule giving people the opportunity to put the Beat
in their Feet and accomplish a goal through its events."
Established in 1998, the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series' mission to make
running fun has transformed both the U.S. and global running landscape by
infusing running tours of major cities, with live bands, cheer teams, and
entertaining water stations, creating a block-party atmosphere for everyone
involved. With the goal of Bringing Fun to the Run, the Rock 'n' Roll
Running Series has done just that while growing the first marathon in San
Diego into an international series that has set its start line in 47 cities
across 12 countries. That's 25 years of runners, from novices to record
holders, enjoying remarkable moments at Rock 'n' Roll Running Series events
all over the world.
Longtime Rock 'n' Roll Running Series participant, Peter Kline from
Bellevue, Washington who runs both individually as well as with disabled
children who are not able to run on their own. Peter uses the Rock 'n' Roll
Running Series to give back. Peter shared that, "Rock 'n' Roll has been
instrumental, my dream come true. In all the running I've done, Rock 'n'
Roll Running Series made it possible for the hundreds of kids I've pushed,
as part of a duo-teams, and thousands of other kids to compete in the
marathon and half marathon experiences where before there was no
opportunity. I know Rock 'n' Roll Running Series races have changed their
lives, those of their families and so many that have seen and experienced
what it means to have Rock 'n' Roll Running Series to allow "inclusion".
The friendships and life bonds gained from being involved and running over
75 marathons with Rock 'n' Roll Running Series are absolutely precious to
me. At 70 years of age, what I share with people that I meet are the life
lessons I've learned from my Rock 'n' Roll Running Series experiences. With
all things in your life, when you get to the 'finish line' you want to
know, "was it worth it"? Most of us won't win a race but whether you are
first or last to cross the finish line of a Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
event, you have accomplished something very special and important. You
committed and you tried your best. Keep running and competing and enjoy the
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series journey."
To celebrate 25 Years Running at events across the Series in 2023,
participants, family and friends will see many activations including a
special 25-year Rock 'n' Roll Running Series logo, a picture memory wall in
the Health & Fitness Expo, historic medals on display, new interactive
experiences plus an on-course Party Zone featuring 1998 themed spectator
signage music and other celebratory integrations varying by city. The Rock
'n' Roll Running Series is curating a music playlists of participants
favorite songs from the last 25 years. To vote, visit the Rock 'n' Roll
Running Series social media page or listen to the playlist, here.
Additionally, to go with the with the Series' lively race atmosphere and
celebratory Encore Entertainment, Rock 'n' Roll Running Series continues to
bring live music and entertainment to celebrate the days accomplishments.
The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series road races are open to participants of all
abilities, with distances for everyone, including a 1-mile, 5K, 10K, half
marathon, marathon, and KiDS ROCK options. Whether participants are running
their third marathon, first 5K or supporting a walker who has overcome the
odds, the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series brings the best of the active
lifestyle experience to all involved in a fun and welcoming environment.
To learn more about the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series 25 Years Running
celebration, please visit www.runrocknroll.com/25-years-running.
To learn more about the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series, please visit
www.RunRocknRoll.com.
About Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series will be celebrating its 25th year
anniversary in 2023. With what started as a 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 Encore Entertainment experience featuring eclectic musical artists
from a variety of genres. With a goal of Bringing Fun to the Run®, the Rock
'n' Roll Running Series has also featured some of the biggest names in
music, with past performances including the likes of Macklemore & Ryan
Lewis, O.A.R., Aloe Blacc, Pitbull, Flo Rida, The Band Perry, Fitz and the
Tantrums, the Goo Goo Dolls, Bret Michaels, Kesha, The Revivalists, Hunter
Hayes, Capital Cities, and Matt Nathanson. Further information about the
Rock 'n' Roll Running 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, 5150™
Triathlon Series, the Rock 'n' Roll® Running Series, IRONKIDS®, World
Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf®, UTMB® World Series
events including the Canyons Endurance Runs, Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail
Australia™, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®,
road cycling events including Haute Route®, 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. Catering to the
full athlete experience, the company portfolio also includes FulGaz®
virtual cycling, the most realistic indoor riding experience connected
fitness application aimed at preparing athletes for real-world events.
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 hundreds of events across 55+
countries. The IRONMAN Group is owned by Advance, a private, family-owned
business. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.
About Advance
Advance is a private, family-held business that owns and invests in
companies across media, entertainment, technology, communications,
education and other promising growth sectors. Our mission is to build the
value of our companies over the long-term by fostering growth and
innovation. Advance's portfolio includes Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage
Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders
Group, Turnitin, 1010data and Pop. Together these operating companies
employ more than 17,000 people in 29 countries. Advance is also among the
largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Warner Bros. Discovery and
Reddit. For more information visit www.advance.com.
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