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Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

Race Date

Jan 17, 2027

Location

Tempe, AZ

Solid Pick57

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, January 17, 2027
Location
Tempe, Arizona
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K run
Course
Point to Point
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Party FinishSpectator SupportGreat Post RaceWell Organized

Course

Fast FlatScenic Route

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, January 17, 2027

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Tempe, AZ

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Point to Point

Terrain

road

Scenery

Desert, Park

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

-0.01 m

Separation

1.2%

Also Offers

10K5K run

USATF Certified Course

AZ23002TEB · Rock n Roll Running Series Arizona Half Marathon 2024

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Solid Pick57
Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size15/15

~5,344 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details15/15

USATF certified · 4 timing sources · 11 photos

National draw10/10

runners from 56 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:02:22

Weather5/10

typical high 67°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

44°

Afternoon (High)

67°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

42%

Humidity

Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona?

The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona is held on Sunday, January 17, 2027.

Where does the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona take place?

It takes place in Tempe, Arizona.

What distances does the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K run.

Is the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona course flat and good for a PR?

The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.

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