FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Black Marathoners Association to Hold 2015 International Summit
at the Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon
Dallas, TX (November, 14, 2013) – The National Black Marathoners'
Association (NBMA) announced today its International Summit will be held at
the 2015 Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K on June 28,
2015in Moshi, Tanzania. The NBMA is the USA's oldest and largest
not-for-profit organization that supports Black American 5K through
ultramarathon distance runners. They have also provided over $10,000 in
scholarships to deserving, college-bound high school boy and girl distance
runners.
"We have heard great things about this event." said NBMA's Executive
Director and seven continents marathon finisher, Tony Reed. "Many of our
members are trying to complete marathons or half marathons on all seven
continents. Other members have always wanted to visit Africa with an
energetic, adventurous group of like-minded people. This gives them an
opportunity to go for a run from 10K to a marathon, go on a bicycle tour,
be in a safari, and/or climb Africa's tallest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro."
NBMA participants will be wearing red or lime green jerseys shirts and
black shorts or pants to symbolize their membership during the race. The
organization has members in 43 states and five countries.
About National Black Marathoners' Association: The National Black
Marathoners Association (NBMA) is a not-for-profit organization that is
dedicated to encouraging Black Americans and others to pursue a healthy
life-style through running and walking. It is open to everyone, regardless
of your athletic ability or previous marathon experience. The NBMA hosts an
annual, multi-race summit. Previous races (and locations) have been Lewis
& Clark (St. Charles, MO), New Jersey (Long Branch, NJ), Cleveland (OH),
Lost Dutchman (Apache Junction, AZ), Cowtown (Ft. Worth, TX), Georgia
(Atlanta), Bermuda International Race Weekend, Deadwood-Michelson
(Deadwood, SD), Madison (WI), and the Richmond (VA) Marathons. The NBMA
website is www.BlackMarathoners.org.
About the Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon:
The Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon has won the #2 award as "Wonder Of The World
Marathon" from Runner's World magazine. It was also ranked as the fourth
best international adventure marathon by Forbes Magazine. The event also
includes a half marathon and 10K. It takes place on the last Sunday in June
every year at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro in the little town of Moshi,
Tanzania, Africa. The marathon is a 10.5 loop where the runners run the
same course four times. The participants climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro with
porters, cook, and excellent guides. There is a pasta party and awards
ceremony. The finishers receive an engraved brass medal and t- shirt. Those
who summit Mt. Kilimanjaro will also receive a special certificate. Their
website is www.MtKilimanjaroMarathon.com.
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