Press Release - California Dreamin' Racing Series - 5/28/08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
      Three Marathons Create California Dreamin' Racing Series
The San Francisco Marathon(tm), Surf City USA® Marathon and Long Beach 
       International City Bank Marathon form CA Race Series

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - (May 28, 2008) - Three major marathon events in 
California today announced a new challenge for California's runners with 
the California Dreamin' Racing Series. The three events in the series 
include The San Francisco Marathon., the Long Beach International City Bank 
Marathon, and the Surf City USA Marathon in Huntington Beach. Other 
California marathons are expected to join the group as the project gains 
momentum.

"Our three coastal and scenic marathons truly represent the best of the 
California Lifestyle," said Bob Seagren, CEO of International City 
Racing.  "Now runners from around the world can complete the series and 
take home some of that California Dreaming for their accomplishments."

Runners who participate in all events in the series receive special perks 
such as a series finisher's jacket and a large medal in the shape of 
California depicting the symbols of each race they have completed in the 
series. 

"Runners love to have a goal, something new to strive for," says Meghan 
Steed, runner and Marketing Director for The San Francisco Marathon. "The 
California Dreamin' Racing Series is a great challenge and will be a lot 
of fun for runners to achieve."

The first race in the series starts with the San Francisco Marathon on 
August 3rd, 2008, followed by Long Beach on October 12th, and Surf City 
on February 1st, 2009. 

More information on the California Dreamin' Racing Series can be found at 
www.caldreaminracing.com.


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