Press Release - Indianapolis Marathon - 5/7/07

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                         Contact: Jeff Graves
                                                  Vision Event Management
                                                  317-294-3622
                                                  

          Registration for 12th Annual Indianapolis Marathon 
                    and Half Marathon Now Available
         Long-established Event Continues to Focus on Community 
              and Charity New website launched for the event

INDIANAPOLIS - The 12th running of the Indianapolis Marathon and Half 
Marathon will hit the ground running Saturday, October 20th, 2007.  The 
event will offer its participants a marathon, half-marathon, marathon 
relay, 5K and Kids Marathon along the scenic Lawton Loop on the historic 
Fort Harrison grounds in the Lawrence area.  Registration is now available 
online at www.indianapolismarathon.com.

"I am truly looking forward to celebrating 12 years of the Indianapolis 
Marathon," said Joel Sauer, Race Director and President of the Indianapolis 
Marathon Road Runners Club. "This event continues to grow in numbers, 
including by way of participants and money donated to the community and 
local charities."  

The Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon started 12 years ago when a 
group of dedicated runners and family members gathered themselves around a 
kitchen table, drawing out plans to create an event that would serve 
runners, walkers and the community by way of a scenic and entertaining 
event.  

Since that day, the Indianapolis Marathon has attracted participants from 
Indiana and over 35 states.  "Many of our participants have been a part of 
this marathon from its origination and that speaks volumes of our event and 
how we truly want it to be an event for all athletic levels and all ages," 
said Sauer.

"Most importantly," added Sauer, "This event truly gives back to the 
community."  The Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon have donated over 
$100,000 to charities with its main emphasis on K.I.D.S. Inc. 
(www.kidsincindiana.com).  "When we started the Indianapolis Marathon and 
Half Marathon at Lawrence back in 1996, we wanted to have a grander vision 
beyond putting on a high-quality run/walk.  We have partnered with many 
local charities to support the fantastic work that they have been doing."  

The Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon have also just launched its new 
website with the new look and feel of for 2007.   This event takes place at 
the peak of the fall foliage and the website and marketing of the event 
will showcase this.  

To see the new website or for more information or to registration for the 
event, please visit www.indianapolismarathon.com. 


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