What is the event name and date?

• →Event Name: Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona 2026
• →Date: January 17–18, 2026

Where is the event located?

• →City: Tempe, AZ
• →Finish Line Festival Venue: Tempe Beach Park
• →Nearest Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)

What are the expected weather conditions?

• →Average Race-Day Temperature: 68°F (20°C)
• →Climate: Ideal winter running weather, sunny, dry, and mild

What distances are available?

Saturday, January 17:

• →5K (Morning start, exact time TBA)

Sunday, January 18:

• →Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• →10K
• →Kids Rock (short, fun dash for young runners)

What is included in registration?

• →Epic Finisher Medal (unique to Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona)
• →Live Bands & DJs on course (one every mile or so)
• →Finish Line Festival + Encore Concert at Tempe Beach Park
• →Personalized Custom Race Bib with your name
• →Spirited Hype Squads cheering along the course
• →Access to Health & Fitness Expo (pre-race)

How much does registration cost?

• →Half Marathon: $185.00 USD
• →10K: $170.00 USD
• →5K: $105.00 USD

(Note: Prices include processing fees and reflect current general entry tier.)

What are the course highlights?

• →Smooth, flat, fast roads (ideal for PRs or first-timers)
• →Iconic desert scenery, including red sandstone buttes of Papago Park
• →Tri-city tour: Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe
• →Closed-course sections with full traffic control for safety

What is the event schedule?

Saturday, January 17:

• →5K (Morning start, exact time TBA)

Sunday, January 18:

• →Half Marathon (Start time TBA)
• →10K (Start time TBA)
• →Kids Rock (Details on official site)

Are there any awards or recognition?

• →Finisher Medals provided for all finishers
• →The event is part of the global Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, allowing participants to earn points toward series challenges

What makes this event unique?

• →It marks the first major running event of the new year in the "Valley of the Sun"
• →Features a music-fueled celebration with live bands and DJs throughout the course
• →Over 20 years of running tradition in Arizona
• →World-class production with music, entertainment, and crowd support