Press Release - Wirefly National Marathon - 6/28/07

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                     Contact: Jessica Jacobs
                                              Tel: 202-857-5978
                                              Fax: 202-223-2648
                                              

      3rd Annual Wirefly National Marathon Announces Holiday Sale
	            Early Bird Registration Opens July 4th          
			
Washington, DC - The Greater Washington Sports Alliance announced today 
that online registration for the 2008 Wirefly National Marathon and Half 
Marathon will begin at 12:01 am (EST), July 4th, 2007.  Dubbed "Celebrate 
Freedom," the early bird registration sale includes registration rates of 
$60 for the marathon and $50 for the half marathon. Runners can register 
at www.nationalmarathon.com. The sale ends at 11:59 pm (EST) on July 7th. 

"Running through the streets of Washington, DC is nothing short of running 
through history," said Keith Dowling, director of the Wirefly National 
Marathon. "We are very excited to give runners an opportunity to register 
early for our event. I believe the discount rate will help motivate runners 
to commit early and enable them to train with a singular focus for our 
event."

Washington DC's newest marathon and half marathon continue to build 
momentum from a year that included a title sponsorship agreement with 
District of Columbia based Wirefly, the number one online retailer of cell 
phones and wireless plans. With support from Wirefly and ongoing support 
from sponsors such as NBC 4, twice the amount of registrants entered the 
second installment of the race than in 2006. Testimonials ranging from the 
July 2007 issue of Runner's World to a five star rating on Marathon 
Guide.com have anticipation running high for the marathon's third 
installment.  

"The Greater Washington Sports Alliance is proud to bring participants into 
the heart of DC," said Sports Alliance President Bob Sweeney. "This race is 
special in that you are exposed not only to the tradition and history that 
is unique to this city, but you also get to experience the communities that 
truly form the soul of the District."

Fast Facts: 

-3rd Annual Wirefly National Marathon and Half Marathon
-Saturday, March 29th, 2008 at 7am
-District inclusive marathon and half marathon course 
-Mayor Adrian Fenty - Official 2007 marathon finisher and honorary race 
starter
-Over 8000 runners expected in only the third year of the race
-Over $230,000 dollars raised for charity
-Boston Marathon qualifier

For more information, or to register for the Wirefly National Marathon, go 
to: www.nationalmarathon.com.   

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