Valley Metro

01/09/2022 | Press release | Archived content

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon service detours December 22, 2021

Valley Metro prepares for thousands of runners to pound the pavement this weekend in Tempe.

Below are the service impacts due to the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon:

Bus route impacts
Saturday, Jan. 15

Sunday, Jan. 16

Light rail impacts

Rock 'n' Roll service information & map

Friday & Saturday, Jan. 14 & 15

  • Rock 'n' Roll Arizona expo is at the Phoenix Convention Center
  • Runners should use 3rd St/Washington or 3rd St/Jefferson light rail station

Saturday, Jan. 15

  • Rock 'n' Roll Arizona 5K begins at 8 a.m. on Mill Avenue Bridge
  • Runners/spectators should use Mill Ave/3rd St light rail station for the race

Sunday, Jan. 16

  • Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Races will take place between 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Runners participating in the Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K should exit at University Dr/Rural light rail station for start of race
    • Service will continue through race crossings in Tempe, but there may be slight delays to allow safe passage for runners. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.
  • The end point for all races is on Mill Avenue Bridge, so expect light rail to be more full around the downtown Tempe stops