P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
Tempe is home to a large array of outdoor activities and sporting events throughout the year, including the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and 1/2 Marathon.
Event Dates:
- January 18-19, 2013: Health & Fitness Expo - Phoenix Convention Center
- January 20, 2013: Marathon, Half Marathon and 2 Person Half Marathon Relay
Event Info:
The event tours through three Arizona cities and is accompanied by finish line parties, concerts and more. With 70 live bands, cheer squads and idyllic weather, the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and 1/2 Marathon is an event not to be missed. For more information about the marathon schedule, course details or to register for the race, please visit http://arizona.competitor.com/.
Start Lines:
- Half Marathon – Starts from Downtown Tempe on Mill Ave. & 3rd St.
- Marathon – Starts from Downtown Phoenix at CityScape
Finish Line: Both races finish in Tempe on Packard Drive between ASU’s Sun Devil and Sun Angel Stadiums
Finish Line Festival and Post Race Concert
The fun doesn't stop once the finish line is crossed! Cheer for your favorite runners or celebrate your successful run. The Finish Line Festival will be from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.* The Post Race Concert will feature the popular Andy Grammer. The entertainment schedule is as follows:
9:00 am – 9:45 am: Opening Act #1 – TBA
10:00 am – 10:45 am: Opening Act #2 – TBA
11:00 am – 11:15am: Awards Ceremony
11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Post Race Concert with Andy Grammer
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm: Closing Act – TBA
*Finish Line Festival and Post Race Concert is free and open to the public.
Tempe Restaurants: Tempe offers a variety of restaurants perfect for runners and walkers to fuel up before and after the race. From Italian to Mexican to Southern comfort food and everything in-between, your stomach will be happily fed in Tempe!
Tempe Hotels within 2 Miles of Finish Line
Looking for a Tempe hotel close to the finish line of the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and 1/2 Marathon? This list includes hotels located within two miles of the finish line. Or view a complete list of Tempe hotels.
Airport Quality Inn Tempe/ASU – 1.0 mile away
1375 E. University Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-774-2500
www.qualityinn.com/hotel-tempe-arizona-AZ213
aloft Tempe – 1.2 miles away
951 E. Playa Del Norte Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281
1-888-625-4946
1-877-782-0103
www.alofthotels.com/tempe
Best Western Inn of Tempe – 1.3 miles away
670 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
800-784-2811
www.bestwestern.com/innoftempe
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson – 1.4 miles away
808 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-858-9898
www.countryinns.com/airporttempe
Courtyard by Marriott-Tempe Downtown – 1.2 miles away
601 S. Ash Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
1-800-228-9290
www.courtyard.com/phxte
Days Inn - Tempe ASU – 1.5 miles away
1221 E. Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-968-7793
www.daysinn.com/hotel/00405
Four Points by Sheraton Tempe – 1.0 mile away
1333 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-968-3451
www.fourpointstempe.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Tempe University – 1.4 miles away
1031 E. Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-966-7202
www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/tempe/phxte/hoteldetail
Super 8 Tempe/ASU – 1.1 mile away
1020 E. Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-967-8891
www.tempesuper8.com
Tempe Mission Palms – 1.1 mile away
60 E. Fifth St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
800-547-8705
www.missionpalms.com
Twin Palms Hotel at ASU – 1.1 mile away
225 E. Apache Blvd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-967-9731 or 800-869-0357
www.twinpalmshotel.com
