TAMPA, Fla. (June 3, 2024) – In celebration of Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 5, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series will host a 24-hour sale on race registrations, offering the best prices of the year available valid while supplies last. Runners and walkers alike can expect discounts on many of their favorite destination events that provide a running tour of the city. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series is a best-in-class running series Bringing Fun to the Run® through music, entertainment, city landmarks, and community immersion. The events bring together a community of like-minded individuals on a collective path to find fun in moments that challenge. Rock ‘n’ Rollers interested in taking advantage of these exclusive single-day discounts beginning June 5 at 12:00 a.m. PT (3:00 a.m. ET) can do so by visiting, www.runrocknroll.com/global-running-day.
“We are thrilled to once again celebrate Global Running Day at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series and offer runners and walkers alike the lowest prices of the year to participate in events across the series,” said Keats McGonigal, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of North America. “Running brings people together and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series celebrates this by bringing fun to the run. In honor of celebrating Global Running Day, we are happy to offer this exclusive series-wide special to bring more people around the world into this great community while showcasing the cities that host our events in a way that they may never have seen or experienced before.”
Below is a listing of exclusive Global Running Day deals for 2024 and 2025 Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series events:
2024 Events:
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Jose
Race Date: October 5-6, 2024
Race Details: Home to California’s fastest half marathon; a fast and highly spirited race that takes participants through the heart of downtown San Jose. Live-bands, DJs, cheer squads and fans jam the streets of downtown San Jose from start to finish, making this one of the most spirited running block parties in the series. Additional distances available include 10K, 5K, and KiDS ROCK® race.
GRD Discount: Up to $50 off current registration
Asics Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila
Race Date: Nov. 24, 2024
Race Details: Step to the beat of a city steeped in history in Southeast Asia. A city that invites participants to see the sights of its landmarks while they fill their ears with music at its soul. It is a melting pot of cultures, taking the best of Filipino tradition and remixing it with Spanish, American, and Southeast Asian influences. Manila is filled with hospitality – people that know how to come together and have a good time. Rock ‘n’ Roll Manila has a distance for everyone whether that be a marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K.
GRD Discount: Up to ₱1,000.00 off current registration
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Antonio
Race Date: Dec. 7-8, 2024
Race Details: The final Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series event of the year, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Antonio offers marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. Participants will be able to immerse themselves in a vibrant and prideful city with more than 300 years of history and get a firsthand view of the city’s most iconic landmarks–including the River Walk, Tower of Americas, Torch of Friendship, and more. Participants will discover holiday magic and adventure at every turn while exploring a city rich with heritage, fresh new attractions, and the unique one-of-a-kind cuisine that San Antonio is known for.
GRD Discount: Up to $30 off current registration
2025 Events:
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Arizona
Race Date: January 18-19, 2025
Race Details: Kick off the New Year in the Valley of the Sun with a flat and fast race that takes participants through the best of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe. Participants will run through the red rocks of Papago, past murals from local artists, and down urban streets of three major cities. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-mile and a KiDS ROCK race.
GRD Discount: Up to $16 off current registration
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas
Race Date: February 22-23, 2025
Race Details: The ultimate running party in the entertainment capital of the world. Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Las Vegas participants will take in the iconic sights and sounds of the city that never sleeps all under the night lights, including the ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign, The Fountains of Bellagio, Downtown Las Vegas, and a mid-Strip finish line. Participants will be able to take in Vegas with a half marathon, 10K and 5K.
GRD Discount: Up to $36 off current registration
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Washington D.C.
Race Date: March 15, 2025
Race Details: Discover the District with a running tour of the Nation’s capital! This event combines live music and entertainment with an eclectic running tour through scenic routes, past landmarks, and monuments. The one-of-a-kind course starts on Constitution Ave and takes participants over the Potomac River on the Arlington Memorial Bridge, through scenic Judiciary Square, and finishes with amazing views of the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument as they cross the finish line on Pennsylvania Avenue. Finishers will celebrate along the National Mall, rocking out to even more live music. With a Half Marathon and 5K, there’s a distance for everyone to enjoy this March!
GRD Discount: Up to $16 off current registration
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville
Race Date: April 26-27, 2025
Race Details: This unique long running event is jampacked with authentic Nashville music at every turn. Participants can expect to be immersed in music culture from the expo to the finish line when they take part in the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville. Experience a legendary tour of Music City filled with iconic landmarks such as Broadway, Music Row, The Gulch, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and more. Distances available include marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mile, KiDS ROCK and Doggie Dash events.
GRD Discount: 2025 event open at pre-sale pricing
Zurich Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Madrid
Race Date: April 27, 2025
Race Details: In the heart of Madrid, Spain, the Zurich Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Madrid is an authentic Spanish running party, with more than 30 entertainment stages and stations located along the course. The event offers three distances: marathon, half marathon, and 10K, so that everyone can enjoy the biggest running party in Spain.
GRD Discount: Up to 15€ off current registration price
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Diego
Race Date: May 31-June 1, 2025
Race Details: As the original Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series event, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Diego has long been a favorite stop on the best-in-class running series tour, welcoming visitors from all over to experience the ultimate foot tour of America’s Finest City. Participants will explore everything San Diego has to offer with a picturesque course, jam-packed with spectator support. The half marathon and marathon courses lead runners on a scenic tour through some of San Diego’s most iconic neighborhoods, including Balboa Park, Hillcrest, North Park, Normal Heights and more, before finishing in Downtown San Diego. Distances available include marathon, half marathon and 5K.
GRD Discount: 2025 event open at pre-sale pricing
For more information on or to register for a Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series event on Global Running Day, please visit RunRocknRoll.com.
About Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
Established in 1998, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running 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 weekends kick 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 Encore Entertainment experience featuring eclectic musical artists from a variety of genres. With a goal of helping participants find the Beat in Their Feet™, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series has also featured some of the biggest names in music, with past performances including the likes of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, O.A.R., Aloe Blacc, Pitbull, Flo Rida, The Band Perry, Fitz and the Tantrums, the Goo Goo Dolls, Bret Michaels, Kesha, The Revivalists, Hunter Hayes, Capital Cities, and Matt Nathanson. Further information about the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series can be found online at www.RunRocknRoll.com and follow @RunRocknRoll on all social platforms.
