Press Release - Little Rock Marathon - 8/28/06

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                         Contact: Geneva Hampton
                                           Phone: 501-371-4639 
                                            Cell: 501-351-7730
                                                  
                                         Contact: Gina Marchese Pharis
                                           Phone: 501-918-5321
                                            Cell: 501-351-7700
                                                  

                Little Rock Marathon Fees Go Up September 1

LITTLE ROCK, AR (August 28, 2006) - Athletes have until midnight Friday,
September 1 to take advantage of the deep discount registration fees for 
the fifth annual Little Rock Marathon (and companion races), presented by 
the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, to be held Sunday, March 4, 2007.  

Deep discount registration fees for all races will end midnight, September
1.  Online entries must be completed by midnight, September 1 and mail
registrations must be postmarked by September 1 to take advantage of the
discounted prices.  

Entry fees are as follows:  

Entry Fees (non-refundable and non-transferable) 

            thru midnight   thru midnight   after midnight   race weekend
                9/1/06          2/1/07            2/1/07

Marathon         $55              $65              $75            $85
Half Marathon    $35              $45              $55            $65
Relay Half Marathon(per person)
                 $25              $35              $45            $55
5K Fun Run/Walk  $15              $20              $25            $35
Little Rockers Kids Marathon
                 $10              $15              $20            $25


Race organizers anticipate more than 9,000 participants on race day and
anticipate closing registration due to field maximums being achieved.  

For more information about deadline, details and the race, visit
www.littlerockmarathon.com or contact the Little Rock Marathon office
at 501-371-4770.

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