Not Quite a Pee-rfect Situation We asked 10 Year Runner, Steve Coons to tell us about “the most bizarre thing he’s ever seen at a RnR AZ marathon.” See his response below. Maybe not too bizarre, but the inaugural year (2004,) the event was delayed by 40 minutes and all that runner energy turned to…
Read Full StoryExperience Rock ‘n’ Roll in a brand new way! There’s a new SPIN on Rock ‘n’ Roll for 2013: the 10th annual P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon will offer a bike tour as part of the race weekend lineup! The non-timed Cole Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Bike Tour will cover…
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Racing Across Generations After the inaugural race, I was hooked on running P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll annually. My nine years running include three full marathon and six half-marathon finishes. Every year is a fantastic experience and unique in its own way. However, my favorite was the 2012 race when I…
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Daddy’s Little Runner! I have run since I was a little girl. My dad ran, so I ran! This race allows me to share with my dad, my biggest hero and inspiration, something that we both love to do! He cannot run anymore but he is always there. My dad who turned 80 this year…
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From 0 to 13.1, Jeff Stevens’ Quick Road To Recovery “In 2011 I was sick. I had a colonoscopy on Friday, caught a cold on Saturday, and woke up sick on Sunday morning for the race. I thought I would have to walk, but at the starting line a medic gave me two Tylenol pills….
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Give it up for Steve Coons and the Family Band! “The annual PF Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is a welcome reprieve from the winter doldrums of the Midwest. Add the weather, good friends, and great hospitality; it makes it a no-brainer decision to leave winter behind for a week. I always look forward to…
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Experience all the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fun with a Shorter Run! Get a taste of what Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona is all about. Feel the excitement of 26.2 miles in a mini marathon distance (5.4 miles.) Experience the thrill of high-energy bands and cheer teams on the course and a rockin’ Finish Line Festival….
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10 year runner, Craig Weeks will return to honor an old friend. “When I first heard about the inaugural P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon, I asked my good friend if he would like to join me in running the marathon. We both had NEVER run that far and dedicated ourselves to the preparation….
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