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Rock 'n' Roll
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Available Options Race Detail
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Event Dates Month, DD-DD, YYYY Jan 18 - 19, 2025
Event Location City, State Tempe, Arizona
Partner Sponsor name only
Distances Number value 4
Avg Air Temp F° Fahrenheit, rounded to a whole number 68
Avg Air Temp C° Celsius, rounded to a whole number 20
Airport Must be tri-code PHX

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Marathon No
Half Marathon Yes
10K Yes
5K Yes
1 Mile No
1K No
Relay No
KiDS ROCK Yes
VR No

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Travel

Book your trip to the Valley of the Sun today! We know you're ready to bring the heat on race weekend, so let's get your race weekend travel and accommodations squared away.

Race Weekend Parking & Transportation

Health & Fitness Expo - Parking & Transportation 

Parking Options 
  • Parking at the Convention Center on Friday or Saturday is $15.
  • Alternate lots and parking meters are available in downtown Phoenix.
Transportation Options 
  • Take the Valley Metro Rail to the 3rd St/Washington (westbound) or 3rd St/Jefferson (eastbound) station. The Phoenix Convention Center is north of Jefferson, between Monroe and Washington. 

 

5K - Parking & Transportation 


Parking Options 
  • ASU Lot 59 is available for FREE PARTICIPANT PARKING (next to Desert Financial Arena and Sun Devil Stadium - 500 East Veterans Way, Tempe). CLICK HERE to view a map of ASU parking locations. 
  • ASU covered parking structures are available for participant parking for $16 per day. Please note this is a change from previous years.
  • Participants may be dropped off at ASU Sun Devil Stadium.
  • Participants can take the Valley Metro Rail. An all-day pass is $4, and can be purchased in advance at a rail station fare vending machine or retail locations listed at VALLEYMETRO.ORG.
 
Transportation Options 
 
Valley Metro Rail passengers should allow extra time to reach their destinations. Transit passengers are required to pay a fare, including all runners. An all-day pass is $4.00 and can be purchased in advance at a rail station fare vending machine or retail locations listed at valleymetro.org.  
 
5K Runner Drop Off 
 
Runners may be dropped off at the intersection of 5th Street and Farmer.   
 

Half Marathon & 10K - Parking & Transportation 

Parking 
ASU Lot 59
 
From 202: Exit Scottsdale Road/Rural Road and head south. Turn right on Rio Salado Parkway. Lot 59 is located on the southwest corner of Rio Salado and Packard Dr.
 
Transportation Options
 
Valley Metro Rail will operate a Sunday schedule with trains running every 20 minutes to connect marathoners, half marathoners, and 10Kers to the race start locations in downtown Tempe. Additional trains will be used to support demand prior to the start of the races (5:00 – 7:30am) and following the finish of the races.  
 
Passengers should allow extra time to reach their destinations. Transit passengers are required to pay a fare, including all Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona participants. An all-day pass is $4.00 and can be purchased in advance at a rail station fare vending machine or retail locations listed at valleymetro.org.  
 
Stations Closest to the Sunday Start Line: University Drive/Rural  
Stations Closest to Sunday Finish Line: Mill Ave/3rd St. 
 
Half Marathon & 10K Runner Drop Off 
 
FROM 202: Use Priest Drive Exit and head south. Turn left on University Drive. Turn left on Farmer Avenue and drop off on Farmer just south of 5th Street.   
 
FROM I-10: Head north on 143. Exit at University and head east towards Tempe. Turn left on Farmer Avenue and drop off on Farmer just South of 5th Street.   
 
FROM TEMPE OR HIGHWAY 60: Head north on Rural Road towards ASU. Turn left on Apache Boulevard and follow it north as it changes to Mill Avenue.  Head north on 143. Exit at University and head east towards Tempe. Turn left on Farmer Avenue and drop off on Farmer just South of 5th Street.  
 
FROM TEMPE OR HIGHWAY 60: Head north on Rural Road towards ASU. Turn left on Apache Boulevard and follow it north as it changes to Mill Avenue.  

Road Closures

Race day road closures may impact your travel to and from the event. Be aware and plan by studying our road closure list. You can also download the free Waze app on your smart point for point-to-point directions around road closures on race day.

Airport Transportation

Bus Options

There are several options for wheelchair-accessible public transportation to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport:

  • Valley Metro bus Route 13 stops at Terminal 2.
  • Bus Route 1Route 44 and new Route 32 connect with the Airport at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station. The free PHX Sky Train® runs regularly and is only minutes away from Sky Harbor terminals.
  • The 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station is a direct connection to Valley Metro Rail, which offers access into Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa

Rental Cars

The Rental Car Center accommodates all airport rental car companies, their rental counters and vehicles. If you are planning to rent a car at PHX Sky Harbor, be sure to make a reservation. Vehicles are limited for walk-up customers.

Taxi & Ride Share

Taxi services and ride share apps are available in Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale for your transportation needs during race weekend.

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Distance from: (mi)
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10K SL 1.63 | FL 1.16
5K SL 1.32 | FL 1.16

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