FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kristen Teubner
703 784 2226 x279
teubnerkc@nt.quantico.usmc.mil
Marine Corps Marathon Announces New Transfer Policy
Registered Runners Unable to Participate in 2003 Race Have New
Alternative to Deferment
QUANTICO, VA (June 3, 2003) - The Marine Corps Marathon has announced a new
transfer policy for registered runners unable to participate in the
sold-out October 26 race, allowing runners to transfer their bib number to
another runner seeking entry. The new transfer policy provides an
alternative to the long-standing deferment program, which offers registered
runners guaranteed entry into the 2004 Marine Corps Marathon in place of
their 2003 participation.
"A lot can happen to a runner during the many months of training for a
marathon like injuries or change in commitments," said Rick Nealis, race
director. "The new transfer policy combined with the deferment program
gives the Marine Corps Marathon's registered runners several options should
they not be able to participate in the race. The goal is to give as many
people as possible the opportunity to run in 'The People's Marathon.'"
To transfer a bib number, registered runners must complete and mail in the
MCM transfer form available at www.marinemarathon.com. The form requires
the registered runner's information and the information of the person
receiving the transferred bib number. The MCM will send a transfer
application to the transferee, which must be returned by September 4, 2003
with the $20 transfer fee.
The deferment procedure for registered runners defers a 2003 guaranteed
entry to the 2004 race. Deferring does not transfer a 2003 entry fee to
2004. Runners who elect to defer must pay the 2004 entry fee but will
receive a training shirt for the 29th Marine Corps Marathon to be held on
October 31, 2004. This policy is not available to those runners who
deferred a 2002 entry into this year's race. The deferment request form is
located at www.marinemarathon.com. Deadline for deferrals is October 15,
2003.
The Marine Corps Marathon, also known as "The People's Marathon," is the
sixth largest US Marathon and the tenth largest in the world. The 28th
Marine Corps Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2003 in
Arlington, Virginia. The Marine Corps Marathon will also hold the MCM 5k on
Sunday, October 26, 2003 and the Healthy Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October
25, 2003.
For more Marine Corps Marathon information or its surrounding events,
please contact Kristen Teubner in the Marine Corps Marathon Public
Relations office at (703) 784-2225 ext. 279. For additional information,
please contact the Marine Corps Marathon at 1-800-RUN-USMC, or visit
www.marinemarathon.com.
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