The Rock n Roll Arizona 5k has a beautiful and flat looped course that starts on the iconic Mill Ave. Bridge, runs along Tempe Town Lake and finishes at Tempe Beach park with a Finish Line festival.

0K participants start with the half marathon participants, but split off at mile 2.5 to run along beautiful Tempe Town lake, down Curry Ave., and across the iconic Mill Ave. Bridge to finish at Tempe Beach Park. The 10K course is not only beautiful, it is fast! Come for the fun, and be prepared to leave with a PR!

The half marathon course is flat and fast with epic views of the valley of the sun, including Papago Park and Tempe town lake. Participants will enjoy live bands, cheer teams, spirited water stations and other entertainment along the course.

Kenya's Haron Toroitich and Ethiopia's Shitaye Gemechu will return to defend their titles at the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon.

Champions Set to Defend Titles at 2005 P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon

Training/ Health

With less than 3 weeks to the race, tapering is best, said Collins, the founder of 1st Marathon who has run 12 marathons and trained runners for seven years.  Race details are also given.

Rest is Best for Runners Eyeing Jan. 9 Arizona Marathon

Human Interest Story

No one is monitoring the Cardinals' playoff fortunes more closely than Elite Racing, the company that uses the parking lots near Sun Devil Stadium to stage one of the largest running events in the United States.

If the Cardinals win the NFC West, they will host a playoff game on Jan. 8 or Jan. 9 with scheduling decided by the NFL.  The Marathon is on Jan 9.

Arizona Marathon, Playoff Could Collide

The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon will host an all star celebrity line up for its January 9th Race. 

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results