SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Dec. 15, 2022) – The inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series presented by Utah Sports Commission Half Marathon course has been revealed. Making its debut on August 18-19, 2023, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Salt Lake City presented by Utah Sports Commission will be a truly unique experience. Surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain views and infused with a culture that’s West of Conventional, Salt Lake City is the perfect destination to elevate your next half marathon or 5K running experience. From the snowcapped peaks surrounding the Valley and a vibrant downtown culture, to the unforgettable on-course entertainment and a Finish Line Festival in the heart of the city, there’s no doubt that participants walk away with the ultimate runner’s high. With a distance for everyone, runners and walkers alike can register by visiting, www.runrocknroll.com/salt-lake-city.

“I am thrilled to be part of one of the most exciting events ever to hit Salt Lake City!”, said Scott Kerr, Rock ’n’ Roll Salt Lake City Race Director. “We designed our course to start and finish in the heart and soul of the city and to capture our vibrant downtown area. Salt Lake’s abundantly wide streets are perfect to accommodate our anticipated 10,000+ participants. Heart pumping entertainment of all types will flood the course, at every mile. Crowds of enthusiastic spectators will align the course to cheer participants on and supply them with that extra boost of energy to cross the finish line.”  Kerr stated, “No matter if you run, walk, wheel, volunteer or cheer – your involvement will make you a winner!”

The half marathon course offers runners a blend of Salt Lake City’s urban excitement and scenic mountain views. The 13.1-mile route starts and finishes at downtown’s Library Square Plaza, across from historical landmark City-County Building. The course takes runners through local neighborhoods and along the base of the towering Wasatch Mountains, before returning into the city center. The route passes iconic landmarks such as Utah’s State Capital, the mouth of City Creek Canyon and Memory Grove, the campus of University of Utah and site of the ceremonies for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, and the unique 23-foot-tall, rainbow-colored humpback whale. A final loop around popular Liberty Park will cap off the run and bring runners to the finish line at Liberty Square. The event is a perfect opportunity to get a running tour of Salt Lake City as the route passes by iconic landmarks. To view all the Rock ‘n’ Roll Salt Lake City presented by Utah Sports Commission course details and maps, visit www.runrocknroll.com/salt-lake-city-courses.

All 2023 events in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series will serve as part of a year-long celebration of 25 Years Running for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series as the original Rock ‘n’ Roll race took place in San Diego in 1998. Since then, the Series has grown to be the biggest running series in the world and the journey of the last 25 years will be celebrated all the way. Special activations and experiences will be offered on-site in Salt Lake City to reflect on the past and get excited for the future.

To learn more information on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Salt Lake City presented by Utah Sports Commission, please visit www.runrocknroll.com/salt-lake-city. Media inquiries may be directed to press@runrocknroll.com.   
 

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About Utah Sports Commission
The Utah Sports Commission was created to be a catalyst for Utah in its Olympic legacy efforts and to help enhance Utah’s economy, image, and quality of life through the attraction, promotion, and development of national and international sports. Since the 2002 Olympics and Paralympics, the Utah Sports Commission has attracted nearly 900 major events to the state. The Sports Commission works closely with communities, sports entities, and organizations to provide event services ranging from the bid process, on-site logistics, volunteer coordination, sponsorships and promotional opportunities, and other related services. It is a not-for-profit 501(c)6 business league and Utah Sports Commission Foundation, a not-for-profit 501c3 charitable organization, is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees consisting of statewide sports, business, community, and government leaders. For more information, visit www.utahsportscommission.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Sports Salt Lake
Sports Salt Lake is a division of Visit Salt Lake, a private, non-profit corporation responsible for the promotion of Salt Lake as a convention, sports, and travel destination. Sports Salt Lake’s mission is to improve the area economy by attracting and providing support to sports and athletic events to Salt Lake County. Salt Lake is a unique fusion of metropolitan city and quaint mountain town; the towering Wasatch Mountains that embrace Salt Lake offer a dramatic backdrop to the vibrancy and activities of downtown. For more information on all that Salt Lake has to offer, go to www.VisitSaltLake.com.

About Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series is the world’s largest running series taking part in destination locations around the world every year. Established in 1998, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series simple idea of making running fun has transformed both the U.S. and global running landscape by infusing the course with live bands, cheer teams, and entertaining water stations, creating a block-party atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Focused on running, music and community, race weekend kicks off with a free Health & Fitness Expo showcasing the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information and much more. Events culminate with an Encore Entertainment experience featuring eclectic musical artists from a variety of genres. With a goal of helping participants find the Beat in Their Feet™, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series has also featured some of the biggest names in music, with past performances including the likes of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, O.A.R., Aloe Blacc, Pitbull, Flo Rida, The Band Perry, Fitz and the Tantrums, the Goo Goo Dolls, Bret Michaels, Kesha, The Revivalists, Hunter Hayes, Capital Cities, and Matt Nathanson. Further information about the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series can be found online at www.RunRocknRoll.com and follow @RunRocknRoll on all social platforms. 

About The IRONMAN Group   
The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series, IRONKIDS®, World Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf®, UTMB® World Series events including the Canyons Endurance Runs, Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia™, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events including Haute Route®, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Catering to the full athlete experience, the company portfolio also includes FulGaz® virtual cycling, the most realistic indoor riding experience connected fitness application aimed at preparing athletes for real-world events. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. The IRONMAN Group is owned by Advance, a private, family-owned business. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.  

About Advance   
Advance is a private, family-held business that owns and invests in companies across media, entertainment, technology, communications, education and other promising growth sectors. Our mission is to build the value of our companies over the long-term by fostering growth and innovation. Advance’s portfolio includes Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders Group, Turnitin, 1010data and Pop. Together these operating companies employ more than 17,000 people in 29 countries. Advance is also among the largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Warner Bros. Discovery and Reddit. For more information visit www.advance.com.