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Rock 'n' Roll Series Launches Pasadena Half Marathon
10 New Things About the 2011 Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon
Marine Corps Historic Half Named RRCA's National Championship
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Rock 'n' Roll Series Launches Pasadena Half Marathon
Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Pasadena Half Marathon Expands Global Series to 23 Host Cities in 2012
PASADENA, Calif. - (May 4, 2011) - Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, has announced the unveiling of the Rock 'n' Roll Pasadena Half Marathon. Providing runners with a music-filled route through one of California's most iconic cities, the Rock 'n' Roll Pasadena Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.
"We are very excited to be expanding our global marathon series to one of California's most recognizable destinations," said Peter Englehart, CEO of CGI. "With the vibrant and active running community here in Southern California, the Rock 'n' Roll Pasadena Half Marathon is sure to be one of the premier stops on the 2012 tour."
Starting and finishing at the internationally recognized Rose Bowl, the Rock 'n' Roll Pasadena Half Marathon will provide runners with a musically-themed, 13.1-mile course weaving through Pasadena's most historic landmarks and business districts. The event will also serve as a great training tune-up run for the Honda LA Marathon or the Dodge Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon in June.
Registration for Rock 'n' Roll Pasadena Half Marathon is now open at Competitor.com and the first 500 people to register can take advantage of a special $55 entry fee.
"Pasadena is home to many of the world's most distinguished institutions and events, including the Tournament of Roses Parade, the Rose Bowl Game and the California Institute of Technology," said Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard. "For this reason the Rock 'n' Roll Pasadena Half Marathon is a welcome addition to our portfolio of world class events. Whether you're local to Southern California or will attend as part of a destination trip, we will welcome you to Pasadena in February for an entertaining long weekend."
Mayor Bogaard joined Englehart at a special press conference at the Pasadena Convention Center to announce the new marquee event. 2004 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor also joined the festivities, and later led a three-mile "Fun Run" to kickoff the countdown.
"The Rock 'n' Roll Pasadena Half Marathon is sure to be a great time for runners of all abilities," said Kastor. "Pasadena is one of the most scenic areas for running in Southern California and the Competitor Group does such a great job organizing events that this new half marathon is sure to be a win-win for the entire community."
With the addition of Pasadena, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series is now in 23 cities across the world, with events held in the U.S. and Madrid, Spain. Offering participants with a unique running experience, the series provides live local bands, cheerleaders and a venue for thousands of fans to cheer on their friends and family.
Race weekend will begin Friday, February 17 with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center. The Expo, which will be free and open to the public, will showcase the latest in running products and services with interactive clinics from fitness experts. Event weekend will conclude with a finish line concert at the Rose Bowl. Past Rock 'n' Roll Marathon concert headliners have included Seal, Blues Traveler, Journey, B-52s, Goo Goo Dolls and Bret Michaels.
For more information, visit: Competitor.com
10 New Things About the 2011 Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon
New marathon and relay course, starting corrals and more at 6th edition set for May 14-15 in Denver
#10 - The Marathon is going green
With the largest relay in the Rocky Mountains, the event is utilizing public transportation. This year, all relay runners will receive free RTD tickets to get to the finish line party in City Park, and back to their cars. All relay exchange zones are near RTD stops.
Plus, there will be Virtual Goody Bags to the runners with electronic coupons from the race sponsors and vendors.
And that's not all: race sponsor Hydrapour is providing high flow water spouts at every aid station so runners can refill their Hydrapouches or other container, to help reduce the paper water cup trash.
#9 - Supporting a vibrant Colfax
Part of the race's mission is to support a vibrant Colfax. "Come back to Colfax" lets Colfax businesses give our 8,000 + runners special offers and coupons to come back and shop after the race. Businesses include Rockley Music (a big supporter of the event), Casa Bonita, Lovely Confections cupcake shop, and The Cork House - to name just a few.
#8 - Starting line corrals
This year, runners will line up in starting line corrals based upon their anticipated finish time to accommodate the increased number of runners.
#7 - Packet pick-up will be indoors at the Denver Athletic Club
The Health & Fitness Expo and packet pick-up will be at the DAC this year: 2:00pm - 7:00pm, Friday, May 13th, and 9:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday, May 14th. Get your bib, RTD info and race tech shirt. Shop at the official running store's booth, The Boulder Running Company. Pick up race gear, accessories, eyewear, energy foods and more. Browse sponsor booths, like Denver Bike Share, Aurora Parks and Lakewood Parks. Free products and samples.
#6 - The DaVita Charity Partner Program has 73 nonprofits participating
The race program is the 4th largest in the country. Charities recruit runners, who raise money for them. The charity keeps 100% of the funds raised. Contact liz@runcolfax.org for stories of remarkable runners from the Autism Society of Colorado; Operation TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury); Colorado Youth at Risk; Urban Peak; Girls Athletic Leadership School, NANA and more.
#5 - Local businesses compete for $23,000 in awards
Kaiser Permanente is awarding a total of $23,000 to local charities for winners of the men's, women's and co-ed Corporate Cup Relay Challenge. Teams from 9News, Mizuna, UPS, Saunders Construction, Dean Evans & Associates, Inc., Porter Adventist Hospital, Kaiser Permanente and many more will compete.
#4 - Municipal Cup Relay Challenge also offers $23,000
State and local government employees compete for an additional $23,000 in awards in the Municipal Cup Relay Challenge - open to state employees for the first time this year. School teachers can compete in this category, too.
#3 - New Colfax 5K on Saturday, May 14, 10:00am
Be part of marathon weekend - at a much shorter distance. Run the Colfax 5K, the new kickoff event for the Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon on Saturday May 14th. Seasoned runners, first timers, and even families will enjoy festivities in city park and food by Garbanzo. Presented by Primrose Schools - encouraging active, healthy kids. The race benefts the Denver Post Community Foundation. At 10:30am, watch 650 youths complete the "Final Mile" of their own personal marathon with Kids Running America.
#2 - The marathon course is The Best Urban Tour Around
The race starts and finishes in City Park - and in between, the new marathon and relay course hits all the high points: 11 miles on vibrant Colfax, the Capitol, downtown, Cherry Creek Trail and Confluence Park, Invesco - plus the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Lakewood. The marathon course has been moved off of the I-25 overpass to a more scenic stretch along the Cherry Creek Bike Trail.
#1 - The half-marathon course runs through a fire station
The half-marathon course takes runners 5 miles on East Colfax passing shops and restaurants, then back along shady 17th Avenue. The course will go right through Aurora's Fire Station #1 at 9801 16th Avenue, Aurora.
About the Colfax Marathon
The sixth 2011 Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon takes place May 14-15, 2011 and includes the full marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay, as well as the new Colfax 5K and kid's race. Established by the cities of Aurora, Denver and Lakewood to encourage Coloradans to be healthier, the marathon has established itself as an iconic race for the Mile High City. We support local charities and nonprofits by providing one of the country's biggest fund-raising platforms through the DaVita Charity Partners Program.
To learn more, visit www.runcolfax.org or follow us on twitter @runcolfax or facebook.com/runcolfax.
Marine Corps Historic Half Named RRCA's National Championship
Road Runners Club of America to host annual convention in city of Fredericksburg
QUANTICO, Va. - (May 2, 2011) - The Marine Corps Historic Half marathon has been designated the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Half Marathon National Championship. The RRCA, which represents 1,200 local running clubs across the United States, will hold its annual convention in the City of Fredericksburg, VA, also the location of the Marine Corps Historic Half. The Fredericksburg Area Running Club (FARC) and the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) are hosting the convention from May 12 through 14, coinciding with Historic Half Weekend.
"For over 50 years the RRCA has designated well-organized events as RRCA National Championship events," says Jean Knaack, RRCA Executive Director. "We are very honored to call the Marine Corps Historic Half our 2011 RRCA National Half Marathon Championship event."
The Marine Corps Historic Half marathon will be held on Sunday, May 15 attracting runners from all 50 states and six countries. Nearly 8,000 will participate in the 13.1 mile event through Fredericksburg's scenic streets and neighborhoods.
During the Marine Corps Historic Half Awards Ceremony that will be held at 9:30am on race morning, the RRCA will present special awards to eight Historic Half finishers in these categories: overall male and female; male and female masters (age 40+); male and female grand masters (age 50+) and the male and female senior grand master finishers (age 60+).
Nearly 200 club representatives will participate in RRCA Convention activities being held in Fredericksburg's Historic Downtown hotels and restaurants. In addition, local tour and running events will be offered to convention attendees at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Battlefields and through scenic Downtown.
The Marine Corps Historic Half marathon is located halfway between the nation's capital in Washington, DC and the capital of the Commonwealth of Richmond, VA. The annual Marine Corps Historic Half marathon is coordinated by organizers of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). More information about the Historic Half and other MCM events is available at www.marinemarathon.com.
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