Press Release - Gold Coast Airport Marathon - 3/23/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


                        Gold Coast Airport Marathon
    Zespri announced as the naming rights sponsor of the Junior Dash

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon today confirmed Zespri, the world's largest 
marketer of kiwifruit, as the official naming rights sponsor of this year's 
4km and 2km Junior Dash races, to be known as the Zespri Junior Dash.

Gold Coast Airport Marathon CEO Cameron Hart said Zespri's commitment to 
promoting a healthy and active lifestyle to children and families aligned 
perfectly with the event's children's races.

"We're thrilled to partner with Zespri and have another industry leader 
supporting our internationally recognised marathon in 2016,"Mr Hart said.

"The Zespri Junior Dash motivates children aged between 5 and 14 to engage 
in physical activity by providing them with an unforgettable experience of 
running among thousands on an internationally recognised flat, fast and 
scenic course.

"The youngsters have the rare opportunity to cross the same finish line as 
some of the best runners in the world in front of a grandstand packed with 
family, friends and supporters which hopefully will inspire them to 
continue running for years to come.

"Zespri reflects our value on encouraging children to incorporate physical 
activity and healthy eating habits into their lives and will be providing 
Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit for all Zespri Junior Dash finishers to enjoy.”

Zespri Australia Sales Manager Hayden Brewerton said the partnership with 
the Gold Coast Airport Marathon is an exciting development for the brand 
and a chance to engage thousands of children with this healthy and 
nutritious product.

"The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is a world-class international marathon 
and we're thrilled to be associated with the event as the naming-rights 
sponsor of the Zespri Junior Dash,"Hayden said.

"We're looking forward to showcasing our kiwifruit to all participants at 
the Gold Coast Airport Marathon and in particular the Zespri Junior Dash 
entrants. I know they will all enjoy the refreshingly sweet flavour of our 
Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit.

"Zespri is part of a healthy lifestyle – one Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit has 
all the vitamin C you need for the day – and we're proud to be associated 
with an event like this, which encourages kids to be fit and active.”

For more information about Zespri visit zespri.com

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is supported by the Queensland Government, 
through Tourism and Events Queensland and is promoted as part of the It's 
Live! in Queensland marketing platform. 

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon will be held 2 – 3 July 2016. Early bird 
fees finish Thursday 28 April.

To enter or for more information visit goldcoastmarathon.com.au.


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