The P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon starts in Phoenix, continues through Scottsdale, and finishes in Tempe, Arizona. There is live music every mile, and hopefully Phoenix will have its perfect winter weather in place for the day of the P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. Really a three-day event, there's a Health & Fitness Expo for the two days prior to the actual races.
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What is the P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon?
P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is more than a running event. It's a musical running event with bands, entertainment, and expo and more. It is also the largest combined running event in the United States, and a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.Terefae Yae from Ethiopia was the men's winner in the full marathon in a time of 2:14:13. On the women's side, Adenech Zekiros, also from Ethiopia, won the full marathon in 2:31:43. The half marathon winners were Morten Bostrom (Flagstaff, AZ) and Liz Wilson (Eugene, OR), both repeat winers from last year. No American men finished in the top 10 marathoners, but Susan Loken, 42, of Phoenix placed highest of all Americans coming in 5th place on the women's side.
In 2007 more than 10,000 people were registered for the marathon. In the half marathon, there were about 24,000 registered. A total of 27,241 finished their respective races. Thousands more participated as volunteers, spectators, and party goers!
When is the P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon?
Race Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008
Start Times:
Marathon Wheelchair Start: 7:30 a.m.
Marathon Start: 7:40 a.m.
1/2 Marathon Wheelchair Start: 8:25 a.m.
1/2 Marathon Start: 8:30 a.m.
Where does the P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon take place?
It starts at Wesley Bolin Plaza at the State Capitol, winds its way through Scottsdale and then finishes in downtown Tempe. Here's a map of the race course.The Arizona Department of Transportation usually provides detailed motorist information, including any travel or road restrictions, for the P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon. Call 5-1-1, then *7. The call is free.
Are there fees/admission charges for the P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon ?
If you are running in one of the events, you must register by January 4, 2008. There are fees for entering both the regular marathon and the half-marathon. Pick up your Race Number, Timing Chip, T-shirt and goodie bag at the Health & Fitness Expo located at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Building. Runners must show photo ID to pick up their race number and timing chip.There is no charge for being a spectator at the race or for attending the Health & Fitness Expo.
What else should I know about P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon?
The Health & Fitness Expo is located at the Phoenix Convention Center and will be open to the public on Friday, January 11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, January 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 100 exhibitors will feature free samples, running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information, and more.There are several popular spectator areas from which you can watch the race on January 14th and cheer for your favorite runners. Remember that it will most likely be cold early in the day, and then will warm up.
There will be more than 70 bands and 40 high school cheer squads on the course for the day of the marathon, and there will be a concert starring the Kool & The Gang after the finish of the races at Tempe Beach Park. All race participants and volunteers receive free admission. Others can purchase tickets to the concert through Ticketmaster. Here are a map and directions to Tempe Beach Park. Bring a blanket to sit on.
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For more information, visit P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon online.All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
