2018 Toyota Rock 'n' Roll Dallas Half Marathon Event Guide

EVENT GUIDE MARCH 24-25, 2018

GET READY TO RUN DALLAS. YOUR TOTAL WEEKEND PLAN

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TRAIN LIKE AN ATHLETE.

RECOVER

LIKE A CHAMPION. Three-time IRONMAN World Champion, Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae, knows titles and championships aren’t simply handed out . That’s why tough workouts are her full-time job, training up to 35 hours per week. With numerous course records, running is the backbone of Rinny’s multisport training schedule. Long runs are a time to reset, reflect and focus on goals. When it comes to recovery, Rinny has relied on chocolate milk since her teen years in Australia.

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WHY RINNY RECOVERS WITH

SODIUM + POTASSIUM LOST IN SWEAT

DAMAGED MUSCLES PROTEIN TO REBUILD

ELECTROLYTES TO REPLENISH

DRAINED GLYCOGEN CARBS TO REFUEL

After a tough workout, recover with the 3:1 carb to protein ratio in lowfat chocolate milk to get back out and conquer your next goal.

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ASHLEY DARCY

New Shoes. Trying them out along Miami Beach.

Oct 2

KRISTA STEC

Enjoy your run!

CHRIS DARCY

Honey! You missed our anniversary! Where are you?

Oct 2 Oct 3

ASHLEY DARCY

Oops. Sorry, bae! Still out running.

Oct 3

LUCIA GOYANES

Nice kicks Teresa. Excited for the party tonight?

KATLYN GLATZ

Call me Ash. You were supposed to take me to that concert.

ASHLEY DARCY

Still running. Passing through Chicago...

MELISSA NOCELLA

Wait. What? In Chicago? Let’s hang out.

MATT ZMUDA

Uhh, did you just post a photo from Nebraska?

ASHLEY DARCY

What did I miss? Couldn’t stop running. #hellocalifornia

Oct 16 Nov 3 Nov 27

Nov 27

Dec 10

Jan 1

EXPERIENCE

INFINITE ENERGY

Levitate with DNA Amp gives you the most energy return of leading performance running shoes, so that you can keep on running.

Purchase your pair at the Brooks Merchandise store in the Health & Fitness Expo or online at BrooksRunning.com.

WELCOME TO ROCK 'N' ROLL

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elcome to Dallas! At the beginning of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series in 1998, we set out to create the next great race in the world. By pure luck, we created a themed event, and by pure luck, the face of the sport has changed. The sport of running has never been more inclusive of everybody’s aspirations as it is today. In 2018, we’re stepping up our game to deliver a best-in-class race experience for runners around the world. Whether you’re a loyal fan, new to the family or looking for reasons to convince your friends to join you… trust us, you won’t want to miss running with us in 2018.

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hether you are running to lose weight, change your life, set a personal best, or raise massive amounts for charity, everyone is welcome on our roads. Thank you for being a part of the 9th running of this incredible event. Thank you to the City of Dallas, and all of its residents for the continued support, embracing road closures and waking up early to cheer on our runners. This is a race planned and produced by many hard working individuals who take great pride in every element of the participant experience. We hope you have the time of your life running through these cities and that you continue to make it a tradition with us for many years to come!

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON SERIES TEAM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

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My ambition

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2018/2019 TOUR STOPS

RALEIGH APR. 7-8, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO APR. 8, 2018 MADRID APR. 22, 2018 NASHVILLE APR. 26-29, 2018 OAXACA APR. 29, 2018 LIVERPOOL MAY 19-20, 2018 SAN DIEGO JUN. 2-3, 2018 SEATTLE JUN. 9-10, 2018 CHICAGO JUL. 21-22, 2018 DUBLIN AUG. 11-12, 2018 VIRGINIA BEACH SEP. 1-2, 2018 PHILADELPHIA SEP. 15-16, 2018

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MONTRÉAL SEP. 22-23, 2018 SAN JOSE OCT. 6-7, 2018 DENVER OCT. 20-21, 2018 LOS ANGELES OCT. 28, 2018 SAVANNAH NOV. 3-4, 2018 MERIDA NOV. 3, 2018 LAS VEGAS NOV. 10-11, 2018 SAN ANTONIO DEC. 1-2, 2018 NEW ORLEANS FEB. 9-10, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. MAR. 9, 2019

THE NEW & IMPROVED EXPERIENCE MORE MUSIC EVERY STEP OF THE WAY • BETTER RUNNER SUPPORT MORE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT • DISTANCES FOR EVERYONE

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RUN FOR THE BLING REMIX CHALLENGE MEDALS

LIMITED EDITION MEDALS

HEAVY MEDALS

ONE WEEKEND. TWO DAYS OF RUNNING.

COLLECT THESE COMBOS WHILE YOU CAN

THE MORE YOU ROCK, THE MORE YOU EARN

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Other Charities Participating

THE ALS ASSOCIATION CLICK HERE

AMERICAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION CLICK HERE

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CLICK HERE

BONNIE J. ADDARIO LUNG CANCER FOUNDATION CLICK HERE

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL CLICK HERE

MARLEY’S MUTTS CLICK HERE

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA CLICK HERE

PROJECT PURPLE CLICK HERE

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES CLICK HERE

SHATTERPROOF CLICK HERE

TEAM QUEST THE INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION CLICK HERE

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND US CLICK HERE

OTHER CHARITIES CLICK HERE

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