FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Danny Elfenbein
PR Racing, Inc.
(305) 278-8668
(352) 256-3353
MIAMI MARATHON KICKS OFF REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY
WITH RECORD DISCOUNTS FOR RUNNERS
RUN A MARATHON FOR THE PRICE OF A 5K
MIAMI (March 14, 2005) – Beginning Friday, March 18 at Midnight (EST),
runners from around the world will be able to register for South Florida’s
premier running event at a huge discount. The Miami Marathon and Half
Marathon will kick off registration for the January 29, 2006 race by
offering the lowest-priced marathon and half marathon registration fees in
the country.
For the first time ever, runners will be able to take part in a Miami
Marathon Registration blitz, a 3-day event that begins on Friday and ends
at 11:59 PM (EST) on Sunday, March 19. Marathon prices will be discounted
down to $40 (regular price $60-$90) and the half marathon will be $25
(regularly $35-$65) Registration will only be available online at
www.runmiami.com.
"We feel that this is a great way to reach out to first time runners and
those who can’t afford the high cost of running marathons," said Robert
Pozo, Race Director for the marathon. "Running a marathon or half marathon
is a commitment of time, money and energy, and this gives our runners extra
time to prepare, a chance to save money, and extra energy to get on their
feet and Run Miami!" The weekend blitz will provide runners with the lowest
fees for any race in Florida and the most competitive prices across the
country.
Miami Marathon Weekend will take place on January 27-29 2006, with a full
schedule of events for beginning and expert runners as well as kids and the
rest of the family. The 4th annual marathon and half marathon events will
draw over 10,000 runners and walkers while the Tropical 5K benefiting
Community Partnership for Homeless will have over 2,000 runners in its
second year, quickly becoming one of Florida’s biggest and most exciting 5K
races. Additionally, over 25,000 people will attend the Blue Cross and Blue
Shield of Florida Health and Fitness Expo among other events taking place
during Marathon Weekend.
The Miami Marathon is the premier running event in South Florida. The 4th
annual race will take place on January 29, 2006 with over 10,000 runners
through the streets of Miami, Miami Beach, and Miami-Dade County. The event
is estimated to create a $14 million impact on the surrounding community
and in less than one year has raised almost $150,000 to support the
Community Partnership for Homeless. For more information on the Miami
Marathon and Half Marathon log-on to www.runmiami.com or call 305-278-8668.
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