FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marine Corps Marathon to Unveil Training Gear as Lottery Opens March 13
'MISSION FOCUS' training apparel by Brooks will be available for purchase
QUANTICO, VA (March 4, 2015) - Runners worldwide are marking their
calendars for Friday, March 13 as the Marine Corps Marathon will begin
Lottery registration at noon, Eastern at www.marinemarathon.com.
The MCM will register thousands from across the United States and many
countries to participate in the 40th anniversary event on Sunday, Oct. 25
in Arlington, VA and the nation's capital.
The Lottery will be conducted online for 10 days through noon EST Monday,
March 23. Registration is $125.
Runners will be notified about their registration status via email starting
March 25 as the electronic registration process comes to a close. Runners
will not be charged any fees for registration or products until officially
registered.
Brooks is unveiling "MISSION FOCUS" and "WITH PURPOSE" MCM motivating
training apparel that can be purchased during Lottery registration.
The apparel is made of extremely comfortable moisture-transferring fabric
with drireleaseR, a patented performance material that has the look and
feel of cotton, but keeps the wearer dry, cool and fresh. There are two
styles of EZ stretch Brooks Podium T-shirts available for women and two
short-sleeve style shirts for men. The colors are heather creamsicle and
heather midnight for women; navy and heather mango for men.
In addition, Brooks is offering a breathable "WITH PURPOSE"
Anthracite-colored mesh training cap. The unisex cap includes the year the
MCM was established, 1976, with logo and the current year on back. The
cap's technical fabric moves moisture away from the head while the
adjustable strap allows a customized fit as runners log many miles.
Those registering through the MCM Lottery, also can take advantage of the
very affordable MCM training program by runcoachR, for just $20. runcoach
is customized to enable each runner to create a personalized training plan
- whether running their first marathon or wanting to improve on their
personal best. According to runcoach, "on average participants will see a
seven percent improvement in their finish time over prior events."
MarathonFoto, a leader in sports photography, is offering a special photo
package for those registering through the MCM Lottery.
MCM Lottery registrants pay just $65 and will receive a promo code that
provides $100 of credit toward MarathonFoto products. The promo, which
increases post-event photograph purchasing power by $35, includes printed
photographs, digital images, plaques and other MarathonFoto products.
Prospective MCM participants also can purchase tickets to the MCM's Carbo
Dining In, the pre-event pasta celebration hosted the evening prior to the
Marathon on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Carbo Dining In will be held at the
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill with limited seating available.
Tickets are $45 per person and $5 for those under age five.
More information about the 40th MCM is available at www.marinemarathon.com.
The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), the third largest marathon in the United
States and eighth largest in the world is voted "Best Marathon in the Mid
Atlantic" and "Best Marathon for Spectators." 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, the largest marathon not to offer prize money. The 40th MCM will be
held on October 25, 2015 in Arlington, VA. No federal or Marine Corps
endorsement is implied. #RunWithTheMarines
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