Press Release - Beaver Island Marathon - 12/31/08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

       First Annual Run Beaver Island Marathon and Half Marathon

There are hundreds of marathons and half marathons across the nation each 
year however the coolest marathon and half marathon in the country might be 
The 1st Annual "Run Beaver Island Marathon and Half Marathon" on Beaver 
Island, Michigan presented by the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce!  Here 
is why this marathon is just so cool:

1. Your registration fee includes a 2-hour very scenic round trip boat 
excursion to the Island.

2. Qualify for the Boston Marathon while enjoying the scenic beauty of the 
most remote inhabited island in the Great Lakes.  Beaver Island offers a 
serene, relaxed life-style and run.  Enjoy the beautiful and rare wild 
flowers along the old roads and trails as you run on pavement and 
"foot-friendly" clay, dirt and gravel roadways.  (Note:  The course will be 
Boston certified in the spring of 2009).

3. After your race enjoy a "dip" in the cool, pristine waters of Lake 
Michigan as the race ends on a Lake Michigan Beach.  As you emerge from 
your quick swim enjoy a cold beer compliments' of the Beaver Island Chamber 
of Commerce.

4. Marathon and Half Marathon finishers will receive a Beaver Island 
Finishers Medal that will be suitable for framing.

5. All runners receive a dry-fit Run Beaver Island Marathon shirt.

6. There "probably is no other race in the nation" that will offer so 
much tranquility, natural beauty and offers a race experience in a location 
where time has slowed down.  (But not qualifying times)!  Look forward to 
abundant nature and solitude however also enjoy the fine museums, shops and 
art galleries that Beaver Island offers!

Although this race may not be for all marathoners as there will not be 
large crowds at every turn. Plus, the roads are dirt, clay, gravel, and 
pavement however there will be natural beauty abound and the quiet peaceful 
environment of Beaver Island.

For more details go to http://beaverisland.org/ our web site
www.bdeventsmi.com or www.active.com to register. 

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