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Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series is a collection of road running events owned and operated by the World Triathlon Corporation, IRONMAN Group's Competitor Group, part of Advance Publications. The series is known for lining race routes with live bands, cheerleaders and themed water stations. Events There are 8 events in the Rock 'n' Roll Series spanning 3 countries. In 2012, Competitor Group organized its first marathon outside North America when it acquired the organizing rights for the Madrid (Spain) Marathon. Marathons and half marathons *Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, Rock 'n' Roll Running Series - Arizona 1/2 Marathon – Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona and Scottsdale, Arizona *Rock 'n' Roll USA Marathon, Rock 'n' Roll Running Series - Washington, D.C. 1/2 Marathon – Washington, D.C. *Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon, Rock 'n Roll Running Series - Las Vegas 1/2 Marathon, 10k and 5k Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas *Rock 'n' Roll Manila Marathon - Manila, Philippine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Road Running
Road running is the sport of running on a measured course over an established road. This differs from track and field on a regular track and cross country running over natural terrain. These events are usually classified as long-distance running, long-distance according to athletics (sport), athletics terminology, with races typically ranging from 5 kilometers to 42.2 kilometers in the marathon. They may involve large numbers of runners or wheelchair racing, wheelchair entrants. Since the late 2010, some road running events also offer Nordic walking, Nordic Walking as a separate competition along the same route. The four most common World Athletics recognized distances for road running events are 5K runs, 10K runs, half marathons and marathons. Running on the road is an alternative surface to running on a trail, track, or treadmill. For many people looking to participate in running as an activity or sport, there are multiple opportunities that can be found on the road. Road ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
