FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Carbon Leaf To Headline 2019 United Airlines Rock 'N' Roll Washington DC
Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
The Toyota Rock 'n' Roll Concert Series will take place following the races
on Saturday, March 9 outside the finish line in front of
historic RFK Stadium
TAMPA, Fla. / WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 21, 2019) - On Saturday, March 9,
Carbon Leaf will headline the eighth edition of the United Airlines Rock
'n' Roll® Washington DC Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, continuing its strong
tradition of Bringing the Fun to the Run™ with great music at the core. The
energetic post-race concert will cap of a day of great racing, great music
and all-around fun throughout the nation's Capital.
Through 25 years together, Carbon Leaf's independent music and spirit have
continued to resonate with its fans after releasing 17 albums and
performing over 2,400 live shows . The band has created an authentic bond
between the band members and their audience. Blending rock, folk, Celtic,
bluegrass and Americana traditions into a high-energy style the group calls
ether-electrified porch music, the popular Virginia based quintet's poetic
songs are brought to life with acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin,
fiddle, bass, drums, cello, banjo, penny whistle, pedal steel, accordion
and rich vocal harmony. Having toured with bands such as Jason Mraz, Blues
Traveler, The Avett Brothers, Carbon Leaf is best known for the song "Life
Less Ordinary", which debuted in 2004.
"We are excited to bring Carbon Leaf's truly unique and vibrant sound to
the nation's Capital this year," said Audra Tassone, Northeast Regional
Director for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series®. "Runners and spectators
alike are sure to be treated to a fantastic performance as they cross the
finish line this coming March. This year's United Airlines Rock 'n' Roll
Washington DC is a 'must' race for anyone who love running in DC metro
area."
The musically themed United Airlines Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Marathon &
1/2 Marathon, known for Bringing the Fun to the Run™, will return to the
Capital for its eighth year and is expected to bring thousands of runners
to the region. As the only marathon to run completely within the District
of Columbia, participants will get the chance to run through the streets of
our nation's Capital and pass many distinguished monuments, buildings, and
national symbols. Live bands will also be performing along the course,
interspersed with themed water stations all the way to the finish line
outside of RFK Stadium where Carbon Leaf will perform.
Race weekend kicks off with the free Health & Fitness Expo where runners
can pick up their race weekend packet. Exhibitors will offer free samples,
showcase the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional
information, and much more. The Expo takes place on Thursday, March 7 from
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, March 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Located at The DC Armory, the Expo is free and open to the public.
For more information on the event's weekend activities, please visit
www.RunRocknRoll.com/dc For more information on the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Series®, please visit runrocknroll.com. Media may contact
.
For more information on Carbon Leaf, please visit www.carbonleaf.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 IRONMAN
As part of Wanda Sports Holdings, 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
Marathon Series®, Iron Girl®, IRONKIDS®, International Triathlon Union
World Triathlon Series races, road cycling events including the UCI
Velothon® Series, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®,
premier marathons including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon,
trail running like Ultra-Trail Australia™, and other multisport races.
IRONMAN's events, together with all other Wanda Sports Holdings events,
provide more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance
sports through the company's vast offerings. The iconic IRONMAN® Series of
events is the largest participation sports platform in the world. Since the
inception of the IRONMAN® brand in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING
IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines at the world's most challenging
endurance races. Beginning as a single race, IRONMAN has grown to become a
global sensation with more than 230 events across 53 countries. For more
information, visit wwww.ironman.com.
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