Fee for Musical Marathon & Half Marathon Increases after August 31
SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 27, 2008) - The Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and ½ Marathon is less than three months away and participants who register by August 31st can take advantage of the lower entry fees.
“With less than a week before the entry fee increases, we encourage runners and walkers to save money by signing up before the August 31 deadline,” said Lucy Diaz, the Event Manager. “If you have been training for the race but not yet registered, now is the time to secure your spot in the start line and take advantage of a lower entry fee.”
The $95 Marathon and $75 1/2 Marathon early entry fees go up to $110 and $80 on September 1, 2008. Individuals can register online at www.rnrsa.com.
The race, scheduled for November 16, will also feature the “Texas Showdown” with a separate prize purse for Texas residents. The competition is open to all Texas runners with times of 2:47 (male) and 3:15 (female) in the marathon distance and 1:15:30 (male) and 1:26:30 (female) in the half marathon.
The inaugural race will feature ideal running weather, as well as live bands and local high school cheer squads providing encouragement along the route. The finish line fiesta is capped off with an evening post-race concert highlighting a major rock 'n' roll headliner. All registered participants and volunteers receive a free ticket to the concert.
A free two-day “Health & Fitness Expo” will be held November 14th and November 15th at the Alamodome and feature the latest health and nutrition information with a variety of products for sample and sale. For more information or to register for the event, visit RNRSA.com or call (800)311-1255.
About Elite Racing Inc.
Based in San Diego, Calif., Elite Racing is a division of The Competitor Group, the leader in endurance sports media, marketing and event management. Its signature Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series began in 1998 with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego. In addition to the San Antonio event, the sports marketing and management company has grown to manage a total of eight marathons and half marathons including the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, the Country Music Marathon and ½ Marathon in Nashville, Tenn., the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon in Seattle, Wash., the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathons in Virginia Beach, Va. and San Jose, Calif., and the ING Philadelphia Distance Run. Events feature live bands on entertainment stages and cheerleaders at every mile along the course and attract between 13,000 and 37,000 registered participants. For more information about Elite Racing’s events visit EliteRacing.com.
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