In order to increase the competitiveness of its half marathons, then, Rock ‘n’ Roll created the Elite Series. That means that, when professionals compete in events like the Arizona marathon, they typically do so in the half marathon. The real difference will come for the elite runners.Įven professional marathoners typically only run two full marathons a year, preferring to do so at high-profile events like the Boston, New York, Chicago, London and Berlin marathons. More: Rock 'n' Roll Arizona marathon 2023: What runners, motorists and fans need to know The course is, for the most part, the same as last year, although the finish line has been moved from the Mill Avenue Bridge to Tempe Beach Park. Organizers expect approximately 13,000 runners to participate in the events, which begin with a 5K on Saturday and conclude with a 10K, half marathon and full marathon on Sunday.įor runners who have participated in previous iterations of the Arizona marathon, the event will be familiar.
This weekend, the new Elite Series rolls into Tempe for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon.
“We’re thrilled to be celebrating and showcasing these extraordinary runners through our new competition both this year and for many years to come.”
“With the surge in talented runners, we know there’s a crop of gifted athletes who will stand to gain a lot by competing in this new elite level competition across the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series,” Elizabeth O’Brien, Ironman Group’s North America managing director, said at the time.
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