FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marine Corps Marathon Offers Registration Discount to Service Members
Geico Teams with MCM to Offer 15 Percent Discount Jan. 19 Through Feb. 22
QUANTICO, VA (Jan. 6, 2011) - Beginning at noon on Wednesday, January 19,
active duty and reserve military members can register for the 36th Marine
Corps Marathon (MCM) online at www.marinemarathon.com, over one month
before online registration opens to the public.
From January 19 through February 22, active duty and reserve personnel will
receive a discount of $13.50 and pay $76.50 to register for the MCM to be
held on Oct. 30. The 15 percent discount offered in partnership with MCM
sponsor Geico, reflects the company's popular slogan "15 minutes can save
you 15 percent or more on car insurance."
"Geico has been a strong supporter of military service members and their
families for 75 years," says Mike Baker, GEICO director of military
marketing. "Teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps for a prestigious event
such as the Marine Corps Marathon shows GEICO's ongoing commitment to serve
the broader military community."
Military members registering after February 22 will pay the full $90 public
registration cost.
"The Marine Corps Marathon and Geico offer this discount for one month to
allow military members throughout the world dedicated time to register for
'The People's Marathon,' which typically is a fast sell out," says Rick
Nealis, MCM Director. "In 2010, the MCM experienced the largest
participation to date with 21,948 finishers, many of who are members of the
military -- including the 2010 top finisher, Jacob Bradosky, who is a
second lieutenant in the Air Force."
The 2011 Marine Corps Marathon will be open to 30,000 registered
participants. The marathon will start in Arlington, VA, wind through the
nation's capital and cross the scenic Potomac River before heading back
into Northern Virginia for the iconic finish at the Marine Corps War
Memorial.
For media information regarding the Marine Corps Marathon and other running
events, contact Tami Faram, MCM Public Relations Coordinator at
or 703-432-1840.
About the MCM: Voted the best marathon for families, the Marine Corps
Marathon honors the dedication, sportsmanship and patriotism of its
participants. Runners from all walks of life participate in the largest
marathon not to offer prize money, earning the name, "The People's
Marathon." The MCM is the fifth largest marathon in the United States and
the ninth largest in the world. The 36th MCM will be held on October 30, in
Arlington, VA. No federal or Marine Corps endorsement is implied.
About Geico: GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of
the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private
passenger auto insurer in the United States. GEICO handles auto insurance
coverage for 10 million private passenger auto policies and insures more
than 16 million vehicles. In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers
customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles
(ATVs) and mobile homes. Coverage for life, boats, homes and apartments is
available through the GEICO Insurance Agency. Commercial auto insurance and
personal umbrella protection are also available. A member of the Berkshire
Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial strength by
A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer
satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com.
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