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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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