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Catalina Marathon Expects 1,000 Runners at 34th Edition
#1 Off-Road Marathon in the World features 23 miles of dirt trails and
1,600-foot elevation climb; American Trail Championship finale
The Catalina Marathon will celebrate its 34th edition on Saturday, March
12, 2011, beginning at 7:00am. The event has been rated the #1 Off-Road
Marathon in the World. 1,000 athletes are expected to toe the line in Two
Harbors to race through the island to Avalon for the finish festivities.
This year, both male and female winners of the Buffalo Run Half Marathon
will be there to lead the Catalina Marathon at the start line. The run is
comprised of 23 miles on dirt trails, which athletes often share with the
Island's native buffalos. These trails are usually inaccessible to the
general public, but runners are given the special treat of running this
majestic course.
This race has also been called Runner's World's "Cult Marathon of the
United States." Marathoners return year after year to brave the numerous
hills and 1,600-foot elevation climb. The hard work is rewarded with
amazing views and gorgeous wildlife.
This year's field includes athletes from 36 different states, and even a
few international competitors, including 16 from Canada, Afghanistan,
Brazil, Hong Kong, Norway and the United Kingdom.
Along with this weekend's full 26.2-mile race, the Catalina Marathon offers
a 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Kids Run. The 10K, 5K and 1K Kids Run will take place
in Avalon starting things off at 8:15am.
The Catalina Marathon is also the final leg of the American Trail
Championship, a trail series that includes January's first Catalina run,
the Buffalo Run Half Marathon and February's run, the Rose Bowl Half
Marathon. The combined times of the Buffalo Run, Rose Bowl Half Marathon
and Catalina Marathon will determine an American Trail champion.
Jack Caress, the owner of Pacific Sports LLC, says of the event, "The
Catalina Marathon is the best trail marathon in the United States. We
always enjoy bringing participants to the island from throughout the U.S.
and many foreign countries in our fourteenth year of owning and producing
this great marathon. It's a great tradition at one of the most amazing
venues in the world."
For information, questions or to register for the Catalina Marathon, visit
www.PacificSportsLLC.com or call (714) 978-1528.
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