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Race Week
Welcome to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Arizona Race Weekend
Below is everything you need to know to be prepared for race weekend.
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Health & Fitness Expo
Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona features a two-day Health & Fitness Expo before the race, which all participants must visit to pick up their race packets. This expo is free and open to the public, features the latest running technologies, fitness apparel, health & nutrition information, and interactive displays. All runners must visit the expo to pick up their race number, gear bag, and t-shirt.
Dates: January 15-16, 2027
Location: TEMPE BEACH PARK
Expo Hours:
- Friday: 1pm - 7pm
- Saturday: 10am - 5pm
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Where to go
Health & Fitness Expo
5K, 10K, Half Marathon Start Line
5K, 10K, Half Marathon Finish Line
What you need to know
Final information (2027 coming soon)
Download 2026 Final InformationOn race day, a dedicated pace team will help you reach the finish line at your goal time. Come by the booth at the Expo for information on running with a pacer.
Pace times offered:
- Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00
On race day, please affix your gear check tag (on your bib number) to your gear bag before you leave it at the table assigned to your last name. DO NOT leave valuables, cash, or jewelry. The event staff and Gear Check personnel are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please note, due to security for Gear Check, there may be lines.
- Half Marathon - 4 Hours
- 10K - 2 Hours
- 5K - 1 Hour
There is 1 intermediate cut-off on the half marathon course, due to runner safety and the re-opening of roads according to the course timeline.
Half Marathon Cut-Off
- Mile 5.9 (N Scottsdale Road & Osborn) at 9:40AM
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series App
There's a distance for everyone! The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series infuses music with running for a world-class experience that'll keep you moving for miles. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series App provides real-time runner tracking for athletes, their families and friends as well as information for all events in the US. Bringing Fun to the Run!
Highlights include
- Participant times, paces, estimates and places in real-time
- Live Runner Tracking
- Interactive Course maps
- Push notifications as progress is made on course
- Event information and messaging
- Live Leaderboards
- Social sharing
How to get there
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Services
Pre race
- Drop-Off: 5th St. between Mill Ave and S Maple Ave from 6 AM until 7 AM.
- Pick-Up: Runners will be able to pick up their checked bags west of the festival stage in the Tempe Beach Parking Lot before 12PM.
Post-Race
Awards: All awards will be shipped to participants after the event to the address listed in your profile.
Results will be available on the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series App immediately after the race.
- Download the App
- Select "Rock 'n' Roll Arizona"
- Search your Bib number or Name
FinisherPix
FinisherPix is proud to be the Official Photo Service of this event. Your personal race photos will be available on https://www.finisherpix.com 48 hours after the end of the race to view, order and share your photos from the event.
Help us take the best photo of you:
- Please be sure to keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the run and at the finish line so we can identify your photos.
- Notice our photo spots and smile into the camera - even if it hurts!
- Be sure to have your race number visible at all times.
- Smile and celebrate when you cross the the finish line! Don't worry about touching your watch, the timing company will ensure an accurate record of your achievement.
Got questions?
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