Press Release - United Technologies Greater Hartford Marathon - 7/12/07

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  HARTFORD MARATHON FOUNDATION INTRODUCES NEW COURSE FOR 2007 UNITED
               TECHNOLOGIES GREATER HARTFORD MARATHON
                 First course change in eight years

Hartford, Conn.  (July 12, 2007)— The 14th annual United Technologies 
Greater Hartford Marathon features a new course for the first time in eight 
years that showcases a revitalized riverfront and incorporates fewer turns 
and hills.  The half marathon, team relay and 5K also are new courses.

"We are very excited about these changes to the course," said Beth Shluger, 
Executive Director of the Hartford Marathon Foundation.  "We believe the 
new route will attract more people, whether they are runners, walkers or 
spectators.  The course is less grueling and the Connecticut River setting 
is even more beautiful." 

The new course uses Prospect Street in East Hartford, instead of Main 
Street, taking runners completely off a busy thoroughfare.  Miles 20-26 in 
Hartford are re-routed to include a new riverfront trail. Upon exiting the 
trail, runners will head toward Bushnell Park for the traditional finish 
under the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch.

Changes to the half marathon course also are exciting.  While the half 
marathon and marathon still begin together at Bushnell Park, the 
half-marathoners will split away at the three-mile mark and head back to 
Hartford via the new riverfront trail.  Once they exit  the trail, they 
will travel through the vibrant, revitalized Park Street to cheering 
spectators and festive Latino music.

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