FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AmeriHealth New Jersey Named Title Sponsor of
Atlantic City Marathon Race Series
Atlantic City, NJ – March 21, 2014 – The Atlantic City Marathon Race Series
organizers today announced that AmeriHealth New Jersey will be the title
sponsor of Atlantic City's April Fools Half Marathon on April 6, 2014, as
well as the 2014 Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon on October 19,
2014.
The new sponsorship means a new name for several of the Race Series events.
The Atlantic City Marathon, which is the third oldest continuing marathon
in the United States, and a Certified Boston Qualifier, will be known as
the AmeriHealth New Jersey Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon. The 5K
and 10K on Saturday will continue to be known as the Shore Medical Center
10K & 5K and the Kids Fit Final Mile Sponsored by Atlantic County Council
of Education Associations. The AmeriHealth New Jersey April Fools Half
Marathon and Shore Medical Center 11K & 7K are expected to sell out this
year for the first time since the races inception in 2012.
The 2014 AmeriHealth New Jersey April Fools Half Marathon Race Weekend will
see over 3,000 runners from the local, regional and National community come
together to run the ocean front course along the Atlantic City Boardwalk
and Atlantic Ave. of Ventnor, Margate and Longport showing off what the
Atlantic City area has to offer visitors.
"We are ecstatic to have AmeriHealth New Jersey, a leader in New Jersey's
health insurance industry, sign on as a title sponsor for our most popular
race distances," said Steven J. Brog, Esquire, and Committee Chair of
Atlantic City Marathon Race Series.
"At AmeriHealth New Jersey we are committed to enabling the people of New
Jersey to improve their health and well-being while helping them gain
access to affordable, quality care," said Judith L Roman, president and CEO
of AmeriHealth New Jersey. "We are proud to support the Atlantic City
Marathon Race Series, and congratulate all of the runners. Whether this is
your first race, or your annual tradition, we commend you on your
dedication to being active."
For more information on the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series events visit
www.acmarathon.org.
About the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series: The Atlantic City Marathon
Race Series is a division of the Milton and Betty Katz JCC, a non-profit
organization based in Margate, New Jersey. The Race Series is dedicated to
supporting the local community charitable works as well as the Milton and
Betty Katz Early Childhood Scholarship Programs. Working in conjunction
with National charitable organizations, it is the goal of the Atlantic City
Marathon Race Series to support organizations that fundraise through road
racing events. For each participant, the Race Series strives to offer
events that allow participants of all skill levels to participate and
accomplish their personal goals. The Atlantic City Marathon Race Series
provides sponsors and the local community highly effective exposure
throughout the year to help maximize their presence and support the
community.
About AmeriHealth New Jersey
AmeriHealth HMO, Inc. and AmeriHealth Insurance Company of New Jersey
(collectively, AmeriHealth New Jersey) provide health insurance coverage to
employers and individuals throughout New Jersey. The company has the
largest provider network in New Jersey*, and provides access to hospitals
and doctors across the nation. The company is also committed to offering
value-added insurance solutions for customers through its innovative
wellness and incentive programs and benefits designs.
The company's managed care plan, AmeriHealth HMO, Inc. is accredited by
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
AmeriHealth New Jersey and its affiliates are a growing group of insurance
and health companies whose product portfolios include health insurance,
workers' compensation, property and casualty insurance, and management
services. AmeriHealth New Jersey headquarters are located in Cranbury, NJ.
For more information on AmeriHealth New Jersey, visit
www.amerihealthnj.com.
* Based on analysis done through an independent source.
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