Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
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The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon is a marathon and half-marathon race, held annually in Arizona
on the Sunday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and linking three cities of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area
: (Phoenix
, Scottsdale
and Tempe
). Like the original Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
in San Diego, it is organised by Competitor Group, Inc.
. It is sponsored by P. F. Chang's China Bistro
. The marathon race can be used to obtain a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon
.
The competition attracts tens of thousands of runners each year; more than 32,000 competed in 2010. The prize money for winning the men's and women's marathon races is US$17,500.
Both race courses start in Phoenix, and finish in the city of Tempe on Packard Drive between Arizona State University
's Sun Devil
and Sun Angel stadiums. The event also includes wheelchair races starting 10 minutes and 5 minutes before the marathon and half-marathon races. The average start line temperature is around 40°F (4°C), and the average daily high temperature is between 50°F and 70°F (10°C-21°C).
The marathon portion of the event begins on Washington Street (near 14th Ave) in downtown Phoenix, while the half-marathon portion of the event begins one street south of Washington on Jefferson Street (near 12th Ave). Along the route are over 40 high school cheerleading teams and 70 bands who perform for the runners. Later in the evening there is a concert held in Tempe for all the runners and volunteers.
on January 15, 2006, who ran the second half of the marathon course in 58 minutes and 55 seconds. This part of the marathon course is slightly downhill, but is still within IAAF requirements for world record status. Gebrselassie's record stood for a year, until it was lowered by two seconds on February 9, 2007 by Samuel Wanjiru
at Ras al-Khaimah
.
Deena Kastor set a new women's race record for the half marathon, also on January 17, 2010, with a time of 1 hour, 9 minutes, 43 seconds which also broke the state record.
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
on the Sunday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and linking three cities of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area
Phoenix Metropolitan Area
The Phoenix metropolitan area, often referred to as The Valley of the Sun, is a metropolitan area, centered on the city of Phoenix, that includes much of the central part of the US state of Arizona...
: (Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
and Tempe
Tempe, Arizona
Tempe is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with the Census Bureau reporting a 2010 population of 161,719. The city is named after the Vale of Tempe in Greece. Tempe is located in the East Valley section of metropolitan Phoenix; it is bordered by Phoenix and Guadalupe on the west, Scottsdale...
). Like the original Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
The Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon is an annual marathon foot-race held in San Diego, California. It was established in 1998 and has been run every year since. It is the original race in the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series of marathons and half-marathons managed by Competitor Group, Inc. and held...
in San Diego, it is organised by Competitor Group, Inc.
Competitor Group, Inc.
Competitor Group, Inc. is a privately held, for-profit, sports marketing and management company based in Mira Mesa, San Diego, California. The company owns and operates over 40 national running, cycling, and triathlon events; of which includes the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series...
. It is sponsored by P. F. Chang's China Bistro
P. F. Chang's China Bistro
'P. F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is an American restaurant chain with headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.The chain was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1993 by Paul Fleming and Philip Chiang. The restaurants serve American Chinese cuisine from a menu originally conceived and planned by chef...
. The marathon race can be used to obtain a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest...
.
Course
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
's Sun Devil
Sun Devil Stadium
Sun Devil Stadium is an outdoor football stadium, located on the campus of Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona, United States. The stadium's current seating capacity is 71,706 and the playing surface is natural grass...
and Sun Angel stadiums. The event also includes wheelchair races starting 10 minutes and 5 minutes before the marathon and half-marathon races. The average start line temperature is around 40°F (4°C), and the average daily high temperature is between 50°F and 70°F (10°C-21°C).
The marathon portion of the event begins on Washington Street (near 14th Ave) in downtown Phoenix, while the half-marathon portion of the event begins one street south of Washington on Jefferson Street (near 12th Ave). Along the route are over 40 high school cheerleading teams and 70 bands who perform for the runners. Later in the evening there is a concert held in Tempe for all the runners and volunteers.
World record
The event is noted for the half-marathon world record set by Haile GebrselassieHaile Gebrselassie
Haile Gebrselassie is an Ethiopian long-distance track and road running athlete. He won two Olympic gold medals over 10,000 metres and four World Championship titles in the event. He won the Berlin Marathon four times consecutively and also had three straight wins at the Dubai Marathon...
on January 15, 2006, who ran the second half of the marathon course in 58 minutes and 55 seconds. This part of the marathon course is slightly downhill, but is still within IAAF requirements for world record status. Gebrselassie's record stood for a year, until it was lowered by two seconds on February 9, 2007 by Samuel Wanjiru
Samuel Wanjiru
Samuel Kamau Wanjiru was a Kenyan athlete, who specialized in long distance running. He became a professional at a young age and broke the world record in the half marathon when he was 18 years old...
at Ras al-Khaimah
Ras al-Khaimah
Ras al-Khaimah is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates , in the east of the Persian Gulf. It is in the northern part of the UAE bordering Oman's exclave. The capital city and home of most residents is also called Ras al-Khaimah. The city has a population of 263,217 as of 2008. The city...
.
Race records
Simon Bairu set a new men's race record for the half marathon, on January 17, 2010, with a time of 1 hour, 2 minutes, 47 seconds which was well under the previous race record of 1 hour, 4 minutes, 35 seconds set by the late Ryan Shay in 2004.Deena Kastor set a new women's race record for the half marathon, also on January 17, 2010, with a time of 1 hour, 9 minutes, 43 seconds which also broke the state record.
Marathon
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time (h Hour The hour is a unit of measurement of time. In modern usage, an hour comprises 60 minutes, or 3,600 seconds... :m Minute A minute is a unit of measurement of time or of angle. The minute is a unit of time equal to 1/60th of an hour or 60 seconds. In the UTC time scale, a minute on rare occasions has 59 or 61 seconds; see leap second. The minute is not an SI unit; however, it is accepted for use with SI units... :s Second The second is a unit of measurement of time, and is the International System of Units base unit of time. It may be measured using a clock.... ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2011 | Josh Cox Josh Cox Josh Cox is an American long-distance runner. He is the American record holder in the 50k.-External links:**... |
2:17:32 | |
| January 17, 2010 | Terefe Yae | 2:12:41 | |
| January 18, 2009 | Moses Kigen | 2:10:36 | |
| January 13, 2008 | Mike Aish | 2:13:21 | |
| January 14, 2007 | Terefe Yae | 2:14:13 | |
| January 15, 2006 | Shimelis Mola | 2:13:08 | |
| January 9, 2005 | Terefe Yae | 2:14:24 | |
| January 11, 2004 | Haron Toroitich | 2:10:33 |
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time (h Hour The hour is a unit of measurement of time. In modern usage, an hour comprises 60 minutes, or 3,600 seconds... :m Minute A minute is a unit of measurement of time or of angle. The minute is a unit of time equal to 1/60th of an hour or 60 seconds. In the UTC time scale, a minute on rare occasions has 59 or 61 seconds; see leap second. The minute is not an SI unit; however, it is accepted for use with SI units... :s Second The second is a unit of measurement of time, and is the International System of Units base unit of time. It may be measured using a clock.... ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2011 | Sally Meyerhoff | 2:37:56 | |
| January 17, 2010 | Teyba Naser | 2:30:39 | |
| January 18, 2009 | Olena Shurkhno | 2:31:22 | |
| January 13, 2008 | Adanech Zekiros | 2:31:15 | |
| January 14, 2007 | Adanech Zekiros | 2:31:43 | |
| January 15, 2006 | Shitaye Gemechu Shitaye Gemechu Shitaye Gemechu is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who specializes in marathon races. Shitaye was the women's winner of the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon for the years 2004 - 2006. She won the 2007 edition of the Treviso Marathon.... |
2:31:44 | |
| January 13, 2008 | Adanech Zekiros | 2:31:14 | |
| January 11, 2004 | Shitaye Gemechu Shitaye Gemechu Shitaye Gemechu is an Ethiopian long-distance runner, who specializes in marathon races. Shitaye was the women's winner of the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon for the years 2004 - 2006. She won the 2007 edition of the Treviso Marathon.... |
2:31:33' |
Half marathon
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Shawn Forrest | 1:03:07 | |
| 2010 | Simon Bairu Simon Bairu Simon Bairu is a Canadian long distance runner born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After a short stint in Athens, Greece, he moved with his family to Canada at the age of three and was raised in Regina, Saskatchewan.... |
1:02:47 | |
| 2009 | Kristopher Houghton | 1:08:22 | |
| 2008 | Austin Baillie | 1:07:12 | |
| 2007 | Mårten Boström Mårten Boström Mårten Boström is a Finnish orienteering competitor and long distance runner. He reached the podium in the junior race at the Nordic Cross Country Championships in 2001, taking the bronze. He received a bronze medal in sprint at the 2004 European Orienteering Championships in Roskilde... |
1:06:33 | |
| 2006 | Joe Munoz Joe Munoz Joe Munoz is a retired American soccer forward who played professionally in Major League Soccer and the USISL. He was the 1997 PDSL Playoff MVP.-Youth:... |
1:09:47 | |
| 2005 | Thomas Lentz | 1:10:53 | |
| 2004 | Ryan Shay Ryan Shay Ryan Shay was an American professional long-distance runner. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and attended the University of Notre Dame. He was married to Alicia Craig, also an American distance runner... |
1:04:35 |
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Madaí Pérez Madaí Pérez Madaí Pérez Carrillo is a Mexican long-distance runner. She represented Mexico in the marathon at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.- Career :... |
1:11:49 | |
| 2010 | Deena Kastor Deena Kastor Deena Michelle Kastor is an American long-distance runner. She holds American records in the marathon, half-marathon, and numerous road distances. She won the bronze medal in the women's marathon at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece... |
1:09:43 | |
| 2009 | Nicky Archer | 1:20:23 | |
| 2008 | Bridget Duffy | 1:21:46 | |
| 2007 | Liz Wilson | 1:18:34 | |
| 2006 | Heather Hanston | 1:16:38 | |
| 2005 | Miho Ichikawa | 1:15:07 | |
| 2004 | Erica Larson Erica Larson Erica Larson Baron is a chemist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and a champion mountain runner. She has won the Pikes Peak marathon on five occasions, more than any other woman since the event's inception in 1959.... |
1:17:51 |
Wheelchair race
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2009 | |||
| January 13, 2008 | Tyler Byers |  Sterling, VA, USA |
1:45:07 |
| January 14, 2007 | Tyler Byers | Reston, VA, USA |
1:57:28 |
| January 15, 2006 | Bradley Ray | Albuquerque, NM, USA |
2:18:30 |
| January 9, 2005 | Peter Hawkins | Malverne, NY, USA |
2:22:03 |
| January 11, 2004 | Peter Hawkins | Malverne, NY, USA |
2:09:14 |
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2009 | |||
| January 13, 2008 | |||
| January 14, 2007 | |||
| January 15, 2006 | |||
| January 9, 2005 | |||
| January 11, 2004 | Tricia Downing | Denver, CO, USA |
2:55:45 |