Press Release - Richmond Marathon - 10/10/06

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                         Contact: Scott Schricker
                                                  (804) 285-9495

        SunTrust Richmond Marathon to Honor Veterans on November 11

     Special recognition will be given to active military and veterans 
                       entered in the marathon or 8k

    RICHMOND, VA - This year's 29th running of the SunTrust Richmond 
Marathon on November 11 will take on special significance as the event 
recognizes Veterans Day.  A host of special features will serve to honor 
our country's veterans and active duty personnel entered in both the 
marathon and its companion race, the NTELOS 8k.

    "The SunTrust Richmond Marathon is proud to honor all the brave men and 
women who have served and defended the United States throughout its 
history," said race director Tracey Russell.  "This is the first time the 
event has ever taken place on Veterans Day and we are pleased to have this 
opportunity."

    Among the ways the event will honor Veterans Day include distributing 
special red, white and blue bibs to be worn by veterans/active duty 
military personnel running in either race,  special bibs to be worn by 
family and friends in honor of military and veterans with the honoree's 
name, special True Blue bracelets to be given to veterans and those 
honoring veterans and active duty military personnel, a military band to 
play the national anthem at the start of the event, and other special 
recognition along both race routes.  The bibs and bracelets will be 
available at the NTELOS booth at the event's Health & Fitness Expo on 
November 9-10.

    The 2006 SunTrust Richmond Marathon will take place on Saturday, 
November 11, 2006.  Registration is available at www.richmondmarathon.com.  
The registration fee for the marathon is $85 while the NTELOS 8k is $30 and 
the Times-Dispatch Kids Run costs $20. 

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