Press Release - Marine Corps Marathon - 6/23/05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     
                                Media Contact: Beth Cline
                                               Public Relations Coordinator
                                               (703) 432-1165
                                               

                   The Few, The Proud, The Race Directors
            The Marine Corps Marathon's Race Directors Boot Camp 
                       Enlist at MarineMarathon.com



QUANTICO, Va. - (June 23, 2005) - The Marine Corps Marathon is looking for
a few good race officials to enlist in the Marine Corps Marathon Race 
Director Boot Camp, a three-day conference held on October 28-30, 2005 in 
Washington, D.C. Boot Camp takes race directors through field exercises and 
training needed to accomplish the mission of staging a world-class event. 
Recruits will participate in recon exercises at the MCM Runners' Expo, 
experience execution of the mission first hand with their VIP pass on Race 
Day and learn operational tactics through seminars with expert drill 
instructors. Briefs will cover a wide range of topics including information 
technology, marketing, economic impact, operations and leadership.

Recruits trade the chow hall for a dining experience and networking 
opportunity on the Spirit of Washington's Marine Spirit Dinner Cruise and 
are also invited to put on their civilian attire for a mixer with the Boot 
Camp Commanding Officer. Instead of camies, boot camp participants will 
receive the coveted uniform of a MCM mock-neck shirt and an opportunity to 
take the ultimate PFT (physical fitness test) with an entry into the closed 
out MCM or the MCM 8K.

"Batten down the hatches race directors. It's time to toughen up. This 
ain't no VIP schmoozefest, you're in Marine Corps Marathon Race Directors 
Boot Camp now!" warns Rick Nealis of MCM Boot Camp.

Up for the challenge? Applications and additional information including 
partner hotels are available online at MarineMarathon.com Cost for the 
weekend is $285.

The Marine Corps Marathon continues a combined tradition of dedication, 
sportsmanship and patriotism. Since its inception, over 300,000 civilian 
and military runners from all walks of life have participated, deservingly 
earning the event its nickname "The People's Marathon." The sold-out 30th 
Marine Corps Marathon will be held on October 30, 2005. Visit 
MarineMarathon.com for more information.





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