FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hartford Marathon Foundation Recognizes Inspirational Athletes
Call for Applications Open for
Aiello Inspiration Team at NU Hartford Marathon
May 30, 2014 - Glastonbury, CT - The Hartford Marathon Foundation is
calling on inspirational and motivational athletes to submit an application
to the Aiello Inspiration Team at the NU Hartford Marathon and Half
Marathon. The group of athletes will represent the best examples from
efforts across the running community to support health, charity, children
and community initiatives. Candidate submissions must reflect the ways in
which the runner has been positively linked to these initiatives or been an
encouraging role model.
Applications will be accepted from runners of any age or skill level
participating in the NU Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, running on
Saturday, October 11, 2014 in Hartford, CT. Runners can nominate
themselves or others who they feel represent inspiring qualities.
Aiello Inspiration Team members will be provided with elite level benefits
during race weekend including complimentary hotel stay, Pasta Supper
tickets and marathon apparel. Additionally, they will receive an Elite
Runner Package (value $80) including limited access parking adjacent to the
start/finish line, Mail My Packet service to receive bib and shirt in late
September, pre-race massage service and exclusive access to private
portalets and secure private lockers to store personal items.
Nomination forms are available on the NU Hartford Marathon and Half
Marathon Registration Tab under Aiello Inspiration Team. Nominations will
be accepted May 30 through June 30. A panel committee will review
applications and winners will be notified in July.
The first inspiration team was introduced in 2011. Aiello Home Services
signed on to support the Aiello Inspiration Team last year to help
recognize the many amazing personal journeys and experiences that compel
runners to take part in Hartford Marathon Foundation events.
"The Aiello Inspiration Team has become a great tradition to give
well-deserved attention and great perks to athletes that make positive
contributions to their communities or humbly serve as inspirations to
others," said Beth Shluger, Executive Director of the Hartford Marathon
Foundation. "The NU Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon has committed to
increase our impact serving charities, communities, children and runners
and enjoy the opportunity to recognize individuals who share that
commitment".
The event has received national recognition for its commitment to providing
all runners with exceptional services, including award-winning post-race
food and extensive efforts to off-set the environmental impact of the
event. A repeat recipient of recognition by the Road Runners Club of
America, the Marathon has earned Regional Championship and National
Championship status.
About the Hartford Marathon Foundation
The Hartford Marathon Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded
in 1994 to create and manage fitness events that inspire people to be
healthy and fit. Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, the Hartford Marathon
Foundation organizes more than 30 annual athletic events, including the ING
Hartford Marathon, and 25 training programs. For more information, visit
www.HartfordMarathon.com Facebook at HMF Events or on Twitter @runHMF.
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