FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2024 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS - MARATHON COURSE REVEAL
America's Olympic hopefuls will run a flat and fast course through
beautiful downtown Orlando
August 1, 2023 (Orlando, FL) - Orlando will soon welcome the nation's elite
male and female long-distance runners to compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic
Team Trials – Marathon for the chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic
Games Paris 2024.
The City of Orlando, in collaboration with Orange County, Track Shack
Events, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, USA Track & Field and the
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, will host America's best male
and female runners for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon on
Saturday, February 3, 2024. The course runs through downtown Orlando and
consists of one 2.2-mile loop and three 8-mile loops. The race will be
televised live on NBC and will begin at 12:00pm EST.
Orlando is proud to be the first city in Florida to host the U.S. Olympic
Team Trials - Marathon. With a welcoming and diverse community, favorable
weather and a flat and fast course, downtown Orlando is an ideal site for
athletes to compete at their highest levels. Orlando will be abuzz with
energy, cheering on these remarkable athletes as they chase their dreams
and strive for a coveted spot on Team USA.
"We are thrilled to once again host another marquee event that puts our
community on the national stage. The US Olympic Team Trials – Marathon not
only showcases our status as the country's top sports destination, but also
creates an exciting opportunity to bring our residents together to cheer on
our nation and support our top US athletes," said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.
"We look forward to welcoming all the athletes, their families and friends
and all the spectators this February and for the opportunity to highlight
Orlando's vibrant, inclusive and diverse community."
"We extend our gratitude to the City of Orlando and its residents for
embracing this exciting event and joining us as Team USATF continues on its
Journey to Gold for Paris 2024," said Max Siegel, CEO of USA Track & Field.
"The dynamic spirit and energy of Orlando will help showcase the immense
running talent here in the United States and we're excited to see it
showcased during this historic event. USATF thanks all our partners and we
look forward to bringing world class running talent to the streets of
downtown Orlando in February 2024."
"On behalf of City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Jerry
Demings, Jon and Betsy Hughes and the incredible team at Track Shack, and
our Chairman of the Board at the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, Sharon
Line Clary, we were thrilled to be awarded the 2024 Marathon Trials which
will select the team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Thank
you to USATF and the USOPC for selecting Orlando", said Jason Siegel,
President & CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission. "As happy as we
are for our regional community, we take even more pleasure in the fact that
Betsy and Jon will have an opportunity to produce this event celebrating
downtown Orlando on an international stage. For 45 years they have been the
gold standard producing and operating running events across the United
States and abroad and they have authored a wonderful route for the Olympic
hopefuls to run. We are beyond confident that our leadership team, local
organizing committee, and community, in partnership with USATF and the
USOPC, will deliver a world-class event and world-class experience for the
athletes, partners and running enthusiasts visiting the City Beautiful from
around the globe."
"We are happy to welcome all our 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon
athletes and fans to the City Beautiful, Orlando, Florida! The four-loop
course is fast, flat, and spectator friendly. Orlando is excited to host
America's fastest marathoners," said Jon Hughes, Race Director from Track
Shack.
There will be ongoing opportunities between now and the 2024 U.S. Olympic
Team Trials – Marathon to discuss the impacts of this event. This will
include details about how to be a part of the Trials and how to prepare for
this special event. Information about watch locations, as well as specific
traffic patterns, detours and parking will be shared in the fall.
What we know now:
- The marathon course will run through several neighborhoods, main streets
and business districts in Orlando, including Central Business District,
City District, South Eola, Lake Eola Heights Historic District, Lake
Cherokee Historic District, Lake Davis Greenwood, Lake Como, North
Quarter, Lawsona/Fern Creek, SoDo District and Thornton Park neighborhood
and District. It will then head east to and around The Milk District
neighborhood and main street.
- There will be designated viewing areas along the route for spectators to
watch the marathon.
- The event will begin at 12:00 p.m. EST on February 3, 2024, and end at
approximately 4:00 p.m EST.
- Streets near and along the route may be closed or have limited vehicle
and/or pedestrian access on the day of the event.
About the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon
Orlando is the first Florida city to be awarded the event. The City of O
rlando, in partnership with Orange County, Track Shack Events, and the
Greater Orlando Sports Commission will host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team
Trials -Marathon on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. The
local organizing committee and community, in collaboration with USA Track &
Field (USAFT) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee
(USOPC), will deliver a world-class event and world-class experience for
the athletes, partners, and running enthusiasts visiting the City Beautiful
from around the globe.
Read more at:
Website with map of route: Orlando2024Trials.com
Email:
Hotline: 407-385-1511
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