![]() – PARADOX Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona will include half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, registration still open by visiting the Health and Fitness Expo at the Pheonix Convention Center – Media Credentials registration now open by visiting, www.runrocknroll.com/press TEMPE, Ariz. (Jan. 13, 2025) – The 2025 PARADOX Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series Arizona returns to the Valley of the Sun this Saturday and Sunday, January 18-19 as the event will bring runners and walkers to celebrate the new year and a tri-cities foot tour of Tempe, Phoenix and Scottsdale. Participants that want to register for the PARADOX Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Arizona can do so onsite by visiting the Health & Fitness Expo. Schedule: Race week will kick-off on Friday, January 17 with the Health & Fitness Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center, which is free and open to the public, featuring the latest running technologies, fitness apparel, health & nutrition information, and interactive displays. The PARADOX Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Arizona event weekend will feature a distance for everyone including a 5K races on Saturday along with a 10K and half marathon races on Sunday. Friday, January 17 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Health & Fitness Expo, Phoenix Convention Center (Halls F-G) Media credential pick up time and location will be coordinated upon approval of credentials. Please contact press@runrocknroll.com for additional information. Saturday, January 18 – Race Day 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Health & Fitness Expo, Phoenix Convention Center (Halls F-G) 8:00 a.m. – 5K – Mill Ave. Bridge – Northbound (Tempe) Sunday, January 19 – Race Day 7:15 a.m. – 10K – S. Mill Ave. at 3rd Street (Tempe) 7:15 a.m. – Half Marathon– S. Mill Ave. at 3rd Street (Tempe) 8:30 a.m. – Encore Entertainment – Blank Space, the premier Taylor Swift Tribute, and the Chadwick’s Band at Tempe Beach Park Free and open to the public! *All times listed are in MST Course: Saturday’s 5K will begin at Tempe Beach Park (80 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe), while Sunday’s 10K and half marathon course will start at S. Mill Ave at 3rd Street (Tempe). Participants will run through the red rocks of Papago Park and take in the beautiful local art and sights of Tempe, Phoenix, and Scottsdale before concluding their experience at the Finish Line Festival at the beautiful Tempe Beach Park. For full course details, visit www.runrocknroll.com/arizona-courses. Road Closures: Race day road closures may be found by visiting, Road Closures. Elite Field The 2025 PARADOX Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Arizona will feature a field of elite athletes competing across all the distances. A list of elite athletes can be found here. Media Credentials: Registration for media credentials to the upcoming 2025 PARADOX Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Arizona taking place January 18-19 is now available. Media interested in covering the event must register at the link below by Saturday, January 18 at 12:00 p.m. MST to be considered for media credentials. CREDENTIAL REQUESTS ON RACE DAY WILL NOT BE APPROVED. Media who arrive on the day of the race without proper registration will not be provided credentials or access to race venues. Please visit, www.runrocknroll.com/press/ to apply for credentials. For more information about the 2025 PARADOX Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series Arizona, visit www.runrocknroll.com/arizona. Media-related inquiries may be directed to press@runrocknroll.com. ### About Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Established in 1998, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running 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 weekends kick 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. 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 trail-running events including the Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB®, Tarawera Ultra-Trail™ by UTMB® and Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB®, Epic Series™ 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, providing participants 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, and Orkila Capital, a growth equity firm focused on building great brands. 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, and Pop. Together these operating companies employ more than 14,000 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. |