Dallas

Beating Cancer to the Finish Line

Allie Ciulla is only 19, but has been living the life of a leukemia survivor since she was a baby – and she’s not taking anything for granted. In fact, most days she feels able to handle anything life brings. Today, she’s a college student with hopes of someday working in a hospital that treats kids with cancer. And she ran her 6th half marathon March 24, 2013, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon, as part of LLS’ Team In Training (TNT).

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Sammy Kiplagat Repeats At Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas

The Texas-based Kenyan broke free after 11 miles. DALLAS – Over 14,000 runners gathered today for a the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon, where defending champion and Texas-based Kenyan Sammy Kiplagat crossed the finish line in 1:05:56, while San Antonio resident Emily Daum finished in 1 hour 18 minutes and 15 seconds to win…

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Mom Running 18 Half Marathons for Her Daughter

Valley View woman runs Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas to celebrate her daughter’s cancer survival. With 18 half-marathons as her goal, it’s a wonder Kristy Borden slows down enough to see which city she’s in. But one of the fun things about running, she says, “is taking it all in.”

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon Relay On Pace to Sell Out

Time is running out for runners hoping to run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon with a partner for the 2-person half marathon relay distance, which splits the 13.1-mile course into two legs—7.1 and 6-miles. The half marathon and 2-person relay are set to return on Sunday, March 24, 2013.

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Andy Grammer to Headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Post-Race Concert

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, March 24, today announced that singer Andy Grammer will headline the post-race concert at the finish line festival. The artist emerged in 2012 as a major success story, with chart topping hits and appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Good Morning America.”

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Kick-off Event with US Olympian Alan Culpepper

Lace up your running shoes and celebrate Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon during a free kick-off event on Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. at Parker University Chiropractic Wellness Clinics. The event starts off with a 20-minute training run led by two-time US Olympian and Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas course designer, Alan Culpepper. Following the run, guests will be treated to free running performance analysis and injury prevention tips from Dr. Patrick Bodnar, director of clinics for Parker University.

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