Press Release - Los Angeles Marathon - 3/12/10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
                   Honda LA Marathon Sells Out;
              Largest Field in Event History Expected

LOS ANGELES – March 12, 2010 – The 2010 Honda LA Marathon presented by 
K-Swiss has reached its capacity of 25,000 registrants. This is the first 
time in the 25-year history of the event that the race has sold out – a nod 
from runners that the new Stadium to the Sea course has widespread appeal.

This level of participation is an increase of nearly 45 percent over last 
year's total. "We are thrilled with this response," said LA MARATHON LLC 
President Russ Pillar. "Frank McCourt had a vision for a Stadium to the Sea 
course that would make the LA Marathon a must-run event. The response we've 
received is proof positive that the LA Marathon is attracting tremendous 
attention and interest, locally and around the world."

The new route will provide participants a magnificent tour of what makes 
the L.A. area so special. From Dodger Stadium, runners will go through 
downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills on 
their way to the Veterans Administration grounds and the finish line in 
Santa Monica. "Without the support and cooperation of the four cities and 
the federal government, this wouldn't have been possible," Pillar said.

The Marathon reached capacity Friday morning and has closed the online 
registration program at www.lamarathon.com. For the first time, there will 
be no registration for the Marathon at the pre-race exposition that will be 
held at Dodger Stadium on March 19 and 20. That event is, however, open to 
the public and admission and parking are free.

Runners who wish to enjoy a smaller edition of the Marathon experience can 
sign up for the NPN 5k Run/Walk, which will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, 
March 20, at Dodger Stadium. Registration for this race costs $35 and is 
available online and on race day, beginning at 6:30 a.m. 

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