FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ryan Hall Teams Up With MetroPCS Dallas Marathon as Elite Ambassador
Prominent American Distance Runner to Support Participants on Race Weekend
DALLAS (September 15, 2014) - Two-time U.S. Olympic marathoner and American
half marathon record holder Ryan Hall has signed a multiyear partnership
agreement with the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon to serve as an ambassador for
Dallas' oldest and largest marathon. In addition to participating in the
MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and Behringer Relay weekend
activities each December, Hall will appear in promotional campaigns for the
event.
The 31-year-old Hall posted the best-ever American time in the marathon and
has represented the U.S. in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games. Hall made his
marathon debut at the 2007 London marathon, where he placed seventh at
2:08:24, now the American record for a debut marathon. He is married to
Sara Hall, also a professional distance runner, and together they operate
the nonprofit Hall Steps Foundation, which funds mentoring and running
programs for at-risk youth.
"I'm excited to partner with Dallas Marathon race organizers to bring a new
twist to the race-day experience this December," said Hall. "I love the
energy and excitement of a major city marathon and look forward to helping
deliver a memorable experience to all runners and spectators participating
in the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon."
"Ryan Hall is one of the premier figures in American distance running,"
said Patrick Byerly, president of the Dallas Marathon. "We're excited to
have such a notable runner on a national scale join us as an elite
ambassador on race weekend, helping bring a memorable experience to each
and every runner he interacts with."
Runners wishing to participate in the 2014 MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, Half
Marathon and Behringer Relay have through September 30 to register at
current race prices of $120, $105 and $350, respectively. On October 1,
fees for the marathon and half marathon will increase by $5, and Behringer
Relay registration fees will increase $25 per team.
To learn more about the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, visit dallasmarathon.com.
About the Dallas Marathon
The Dallas Marathon is a nonprofit organization with a focus of promoting
health and physical fitness through running events and related activities.
Dating back to 1971, the organization hosts year-round events culminating
with Dallas' largest and Texas' oldest running marathon: the MetroPCS
Dallas Marathon. Now in its 44th running, the marquee property attracts
runners from across the globe and hundreds of thousands of spectators to
Dallas' largest single-day sporting event. The MetroPCS Dallas Marathon
race course highlights iconic Dallas landmarks and is recognized as The
Official Marathon of the City of Dallas. Since naming a primary beneficiary
in 1997, the Dallas Marathon has donated more than $3.5 million to Texas
Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. For more information, visit
www.dallasmarathon.com.
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