FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
35,000 Registered Runners From Across The Globe Take On The Las Vegas Strip
For The 2019 Humana Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
- The Biggest And Best Night Running Event In The World
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 17, 2019) - Approximately 35,000 registered runners from
age 12 to 78 took to The Las Vegas Strip for the 11th running of the Humana
Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. The biggest and best night
running event in the world gave runners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
run under the lights of the famed Las Vegas Boulevard, serving as the only
private event to shut down The Strip At Night.
In the marathon, Tommy Rivers Puzey (Flagstaff, Ariz.) took first-place,
clocking a time of 02:28:04. Jacob Krolick (Canyon, Texas) was second with
a time of 02:31:25 and Meng-Tsung Chu (Colorado Spring, Colo.) followed in
third place finishing in 02:32:09. Heather Bray (Amsterdam, NLD) was the
women's champion with a final time of 03:13:00 with Emily Rollins
(Franklin, Tenn.) next behind her at 03:19:42 and Jennifer Creps (Hilliard,
Ohio) rounded out the podium in 3:25:11.
In the half marathon, Tyler Day (Flagstaff, Ariz.) took the crown with a
01:03:48 effort. Harvey Edward Nelson (Flagstaff, Ariz.) earned second with
a time of 01:03:55 while third-place went to Patrick Rizzo (Colorado
Springs, Colo.) with a time of 01:07:15. Brittney Feivor (Scottsdale,
Ariz.) won the women's race with a time of 01:13:20. In second-place was
Angie Nickerson (Cedar City, Utah) in a time of 01:17:25 and Jessie Vickers
(Portland, Ore.) rounding out the podium with a time of 01:17:46
The weekend of running kicked off on Saturday evening with the Humana Rock
'n' Roll Las Vegas 5K presented by Brooks. Participants of all distances,
along with their family and friends were treated to an unforgettable
performance from GRAMMY-nominated and Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter,
Kesha when she took to the Finish Line Festival stage following the 5K
presented by Brooks.
Live coverage of today's event was made available exclusively on the Rock
'n' Roll Marathon Series Facebook page. The race broadcast included a
pre-race show, as well as live coverage of the half marathon. Visit here
for a replay of the event.
Elite runners and fast times aside, Sunday's races were all about the party
atmosphere. Uptown Funk a Bruno Mars tribute band kicked off Sunday's race
day with a concert in the Start Line Village. Several local bands,
including Groove Kitty, Holes and Hearts, KISSED ALIVE, Rat Soup, Jane N
The Jungle performed live on band stages along the route interspersed with
cheerleaders and themed water stations.
For complete results or for information on the 2020 event, visit
www.runrocknroll.com/las-vegas.
For more information on the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, please visit
www.runrocknroll.com.
About Humana Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
For over 20 years, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series has made running fun
by infusing each course with live bands, cheer teams and more. The pinnacle
event of the series, the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon,
is the biggest and best night running event in the world. The busy Las
Vegas Strip closes to traffic once a year for the 35,000 r participants
from around the world to have a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience complete
with music, lights and entertainment stationed along the course. The
marathon and half marathon races start near MGM Grand and pass by all the
must-see Vegas sights including the iconic 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign,
Paris Hotel's Eiffel Tower, and the Fountains of Bellagio, before finishing
at the foot of the Mirage Volcano. The on-course experiences in Las Vegas
are endless and unique, including a Run-Through Wedding, where hundreds of
pre-registered couples get married or renew their vows during a group
ceremony and then run to the finish line together as newlyweds. Notorious
for its impressive medal designs, the event is more than just a race, it's
a running and entertainment festival weekend. Exclusive runner perks,
parties and entertainment are offered all weekend long including a pre-race
headliner concert that has previously featured The Goo Goo Dolls, Kid Rock,
All-American Rejects, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Snoop Dogg. This year,
Kesha will take the stage after the Saturday night 5K as the event's first
female performer. www.runrocknroll.com/vegas.
About Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series
The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series® is the world's largest running series
taking part in over 30 destination events around the world every year.
Established in 1998, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 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 entertaining finish-line festival
featuring some of the biggest names in music, with past performances
including Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, O.A.R. Aloe Blacc, Pitbull, Flo Rida,
The Band Perry, Fitz and the Tantrums, the Goo Goo Dolls and Bret Michaels.
Further information about the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series can be found
online at www.RunRocknRoll.com and follow @RunRocknRoll on all social
platforms.
About The IRONMAN Group
As part of Wanda Sports 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
Marathon Series®, IRONKIDS®, ITU World Triathlon Series, premier running
events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon and The
Sun-Herald City2Surf® presented by Westpac, Ultra-Trail® World Tour events
including Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia™, mountain bike races
including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events, 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.
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 more than 235 events across 55+
countries. For more information, visit www.ironman.com.
About Wanda Sports Group
Wanda Sports Group (Nasdaq: WSG) is a leading global sports events, media
and marketing platform with a mission to unite people in sports and enable
athletes and fans to live their passions and dreams. Through our
businesses, including Infront and The IRONMAN Group, we have significant
intellectual property rights, long-term relationships and broad execution
capabilities, enabling us to deliver unrivalled sports event experiences,
creating access to engaging content and building inclusive communities. We
offer a comprehensive array of events, marketing and media services through
three primary segments: Mass Participation, Spectator Sports and Digital,
Production, Sports Solutions (DPSS). Our full-service platform creates
value for our partners and clients as well as other stakeholders in the
sports ecosystem, from rights owners, to brands and advertisers, and to
fans and athletes. Headquartered in Beijing, China, Wanda Sports Group has
more than 60 offices and 1,600 employees around the world.
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