Press Release - Atlantic City Marathon - 5/20/13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

        Local Race Places in Top 25 of National Award Competition

In a national ranking of marathon finisher medals among some of the largest 
running events in the United States, the 2012 Atlantic City Marathon placed 
25th. The annual competition is led by nationally distributed running 
publication, Marathon and Beyond. A panel of judges with diverse 
backgrounds in the running community, gather and review samples of finisher 
medals from over 500 marathons from across the country. This year the 
Atlantic City Marathon made that coveted list!

"I love how the lighthouse blinks and lights up to represent the symbol of 
the Jersey Shore. The birds and waves with blue coloring make me feel like 
I’m on the AC Boardwalk with the wind in my hair and saltwater taffy in my 
fuel belt," described Maricar Koff, panelist for Marathon and Beyond 
magazine. Race organizers agree, the goal of the design was to encompass 
everything that is Atlantic City and the New Jersey shore. From the 
recognizable design of the lifeguard boat to the historic Absecon 
Lighthouse featuring a battery activated light, this medal shows the nation 
the laid back, beach atmosphere of a city most known for gambling and 
nightlife. Among the Atlantic City Marathon were many large metropolitan 
races including ING Miami Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and 
Big Sur International Marathon.

In 2013, the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series has partnered with Road 
Runners Club of America’s New Jersey branch (RRCANJ) and hopes this year’s 
finisher medal brings recognition back to the New Jersey Shore after 
Superstorm Sandy through the design and focus on the history of the 
Atlantic City Boardwalk. This design will be released later in the summer 
of 2013.

About the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series: The Atlantic City Marathon 
Race Series is a division of the Milton & Betty Katz JCC, a non-profit 
organization based in Margate, New Jersey. The Race Series is dedicated to 
supporting the local community charitable works as well as the Milton & 
Betty Katz Early Childhood Scholarship Programs. Working in conjunction 
with national charitable organizations, it is the goal of the Atlantic City 
Marathon Race Series to support organizations that fundraise through road 
racing events. The Race Series strives to offer events that allow 
participants of all skill levels to participate and accomplish their 
personal goals. Throughout the year, the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series 
provides sponsors and the local community highly effective exposure helping 
to maximize their presence and support the community. Learn more at 
www.acmarathon.org.

About RRCANJ Grand Prix: This year-long series of nine races have been 
selected based on their commitment to pledge money (per finisher) to the 
Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross. Together, a unified running 
community can make a big difference! Learn more at www.rrcanj.org.

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