FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Active Duty, Reservists Enjoy 39th MCM Registration Discount Starting Feb. 19
Military Registration Eavings Available Through GEICO
With Limited Entries Available
QUANTICO, VA (Feb. 6, 2014) - In partnership with GEICO, the Marine Corps
Marathon (MCM) is offering a limited quantity of discounted registrations
to the 39th MCM for Active Duty and Reserve members of the military
starting Feb. 19. Active Duty and Reservists from all service branches can
register for the Marathon beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern at
www.marinemarathon.com. GEICO supports a 15 percent savings off the full
MCM registration cost of $110, enabling military members to pay $93.50 to
run "The People's Marathon."
"While the demand to the MCM is tremendous, this special offer is intended
to set aside some spots to show appreciation for those currently serving
our country," says Rick Nealis, MCM Director.
Once the discounted entries are filled, military members will be able to
register for the 39th MCM through two other avenues; either by registering
through the public lottery available online (Feb. 23 through March 15), or
by registering with any one of more than 80 MCM Charity Partners, who begin
registering runners in early April.
This 15 percent discount is available through GEICO, echoing the company
slogan, "15 minutes could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance,"
and marks the fifth year the insurance company has teamed with the MCM on
this offer to the men and women currently serving in the military.
"GEICO is proud and honored to once again be part of the Marine Corps
Marathon and to make this special offer available to service members," says
Mike Baker, Director of GEICO'S Military Department.
The 39th MCM will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Arlington, VA and
throughout the nation's capital.
About the MCM: The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is the third largest
marathon in the United States and voted "Best Marathon in the Mid Atlantic"
and "Best Marathon for Charities." The MCM honors the dedication,
sportsmanship and patriotism of its participants. Also known as "The
People's Marathon," runners from all walks of life participate in the MCM,
which is the largest marathon not to offer prize money. The 39th MCM
sponsored by Arlington, Brooks and GE, will be held on October 26, 2014 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 insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was
founded in 1936, provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers
annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 12 million private
passenger customers and insures more than 20 million vehicles (auto &
cycle). GEICO's online service center helps policyholders take care of
policy sales, policy changes, claims reporting and to print insurance ID
cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through the GEICO App, reach
a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent. GEICO also
provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),
travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for boats, life, homes and
apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured
through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto insurance and
personal umbrella protection are also available. For more information, go
to www.geico.com.
###
|
