Press Release - Twin Cities Marathon - 7/24/07

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                        Contact: Kristine Smith
                                                 Twin Cities Marathon, Inc.
                                                 763-287-3888 ext. 13
                                                 

    Spectators forming 2007 cheer zones to line marathon course
Cash awards available to donate to neighborhood schools, non-profit 
            associations or recreation/community centers 

(Minneapolis, MN) – Spectators along the 26.2 mile Medtronic Twin Cities 
Marathon course are already building excitement as they detail their plans 
for their 2007 Cheer Zone, part of the Cheer Zone contest that takes place 
Sunday, October 7.  Again this year, Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. is hosting 
the Cheer Zone contest, offering cash awards to the top three winners to be 
donated to a neighborhood school, non-profit association or 
recreation/community center.  

In its second year, the Cheer Zone contest is a way to recognize the 
neighborhoods that come out to support runners each year.  "The Twin Cities 
has an outstanding reputation for spectator involvement," said Twin Cities 
Marathon executive director Virginia Brophy Achman.  "The Medtronic Twin 
Cities Marathon is inviting neighborhood organizations and residents along 
the course to pull out all the stops to cheer on the runners and take part 
in the 2007 CHEER ZONE Contest."

Those interested in creating an Official Cheer Zone can register for free 
by August 1st.  Each cheer zone will be given a cheer zone starter kit with 
Thunder Sticks, spectator guides and decorating ideas to get creativity 
started.  Official Cheer Zones will be judged on creativity and enthusiasm.
Cash prizes will be awarded with $750 going to the first-place winners, 
$500 to second and $250 to third. Please note that prize money won by 
individuals will be donated to a non-profit neighborhood association, 
recreation or school of their choice.  Visit mtcmarathon.org for more 
details and to register by August 1st.  

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