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Press Release - Akron Marathon - 9/26/13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

       Akron Marathon to Honor Creigh Kelley Thursday, September 26

September 25, 2013 (Akron, OH) – The Akron Marathon, presented by Time 
Warner Cable, will honor famed competitive runner Creigh Kelley with its 
Ambassador Award on Thursday, September 26, at Infocision Stadium during an 
invite-only event. 

Kelley is well known in the running community as a competitor, agent, race 
director, national consultant and elected national and international 
leader.

"Creigh has been a valued consultant for and friend of the Akron Marathon 
over the years," said Dave Hunter, Akron Marathon board member.  "His 
exceptional knowledge and expertise about the sport of running have served 
us well and it is with exuberance that we welcome him as our 2013 
Ambassador." 

The Ambassador Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated superior 
service and dedication to the running industry or who have earned respect 
within the running community for their exceptional accomplishments.

Ambassadors are chosen based on their sustained contributions toward 
advancing the sport of running and its positive impact on society, 
extraordinary efforts at the local, national and / or international level 
and contributions to sporting endeavors, community leadership, health and 
fitness and service.

Past Ambassadors include Kathrine Switzer, Bill Rodgers, Amby Burfoot, Hal 
Higdon and Craig Masback.

The Akron Marathon will take place Saturday, September 28, 2013, beginning 
at 7 a.m.  For race information, including a race weekend schedule, final 
instructions and road closures, please visit www.akronmarathon.org.

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