FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: PR Racing, Inc.
Danny Elfenbein
(305)278-8668
(352)256-3353 Evening
MARATHON ADDS 5K RACE TO ATTRACT FAMILY, FRIENDS,
CELEBRITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE HOMELESS
ALMOST 2,000 RUNNERS SET TO RUN MIAMI’S MOST SCENIC 5K WITH ESTEFAN
MIAMI, FL (January 19, 2005) – Once again, Miami will be host to thousands
of runners during the last weekend of January as the running world gathers
for the Toyota Prius Miami Tropical Marathon and Half Marathon. This year,
Miami’s newest running event has added a race for casual runners and
walkers and marathoners looking for a scenic warm-up run the day before the
race. The Great Florida Bank Tropical 5K benefiting Community Partnership
for Homeless takes place Saturday, January 29 and will help event
organizers reach out to beginning runners as well as children, spouses, and
friends of marathoners. Approximately 2,000 runners and walkers are
expected to participate.
With a picture perfect start set for Saturday morning, the 3.1 mile race
takes runners from the Miami Children's Museum on Watson Island to a goodie
filled finish party at Nikki Beach Club on South Beach. Runners will pass
under enormous cruise ships and the mansions of Star Island before hitting
Miami Beach for the final stretch. The celebrities supporting the event
include Emilio Estefan (running the 5K, Romero Britto (official starter of
the race), Jon Secada (National Anthem singer) and several runner-musicians
from Estefan’s label. Runners and walkers will also be treated to a Britto
designed race shirt, a "Hope Lives" wristband designed by Britto, and the
only spinning medal in the running world. The wristband, another original
piece designed by the world famous artist, represents the message that
Community Partnership for Homeless instills in its residence and the
community abroad in establishing productive futures for the homeless
population.
The new 5K race follows the national craze of running for a cause. In
association with Community Partnership for Homeless, PR Racing aims to
attract everyday runners to "Run for the Homeless" by taking part in the
event. "Our goal is to provide everyone with an opportunity to participate
in Miami's Marathon Weekend," Race Director Robert Pozo said, "and to give
everyone a meaningful reason to run." Besides the clear mission of
establishing Miami and Miami Beach as health conscious communities, the 5K
race will help raise awareness and support for Community Partnership for
Homeless and their Homeless Assistance Centers. Through race proceeds,
sponsors and the auction of Romero Britto’s original piece "Victory", which
was painted as the official artwork of Marathon Weekend, organizers hope to
raise over $100,000 for Miami’s homeless community. "Victory" will be
available for bidding at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Health
and Fitness Expo with next bid starting at $16,000.
Registration for the Great Florida Bank Tropical 5K benefiting Community
Partnership for Homeless is open online at www.runmiami.com or by calling
305-278-8668. Additionally, the public is invited to the free Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Florida Health and Fitness Expo taking place at the
Hyatt Regency on Friday and Saturday, January 28-29. Entrance is free and
attendees will get an opportunity to get their own "Hope Lives" wristbands
and Romero Britto Race posters with a donation to Community Partnership for
Homeless. For more information on the charity, go to www.cphi.org or
contact 305-329-3000.
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