Press Release - Gettsyburg North-South Marathon - 1/30/12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

               North-South Marathon on its Mark in Gettysburg

                   Second Annual Event Slated for April 29

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – February 1, 2012

Runners are gearing up for the second annual Gettysburg North-South 
Marathon, April 29, through the battlefields and scenic countryside 
surrounding the historic Pennsylvania town.

Coming off a successful inaugural race in 2011, organizers have made some 
great changes including the course layout. This year's route will be a loop 
course, changed from the out-and-back course in 2011, that starts near 
Gettysburg College, runs through the Gettysburg battlefield and out into 
the Adams County countryside and back to town.

"While the first half of the race is almost the same as last year, the 
second half will be easier – mostly downhill – and runners will enjoy the 
scenery on this new course," said organizer Lowell Ladd.

Like last year, all individual registrants will elect to run for the North 
or the South, and the race will include a scored competition between the 
two sides. The winning team will win a commemorative prize.

The 2011 race included 900 runners and 100 relay teams.

"I was overwhelmed by the interest in the inaugural event," said Ladd. "I 
was thrilled with the support of the community, especially the residents 
along the course who came out to cheer on the runners."

New this year is a mobility impaired division for push-rim wheel chairs and 
crank-cycle chairs. The course is measured according to USATF standards and 
will be certified as a qualification race for the Boston Marathon.

To register or find race details, visit 
www.gettysburgnorthsouthmarathon.com

For more information on the Gettysburg North-South Marathon, call (866) 
329-9382 or email .

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