Press Release - The National Black Marathoners Association - 3/18/10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

     National Black Marathoners' Association to Hold 7th Annual 
  Gathering at the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon on June 5, 2011

Dallas, TX – March 18, 2010 – The National Black Marathoners' Association 
(NBMA) announced today its seventh annual marathon gathering will be held 
at the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon on June 5, 2011 in Deadwood, SD. 
There's also a half marathon, five-person marathon relay, 5K, and kid's 
1K. The NBMA serves as a vehicle for Black Americans to meet in mass at a 
single marathon and provides scholarships to a deserving high school boy 
and girl distance runner each year.

"We are very excited about running this scenic course and having a great, 
fun-filled weekend," said NBMA's Executive Director, Tony Reed. "Runner's 
World magazine described this as 'The best kept secret in marathoning.'"

Event Director, Jerry Dunn is also excited, and honored to be our host.  
"The Black Hills of South Dakota have always been special to Lakota 
people, and as my adopted home, I especially thrilled to introduce this 
part of the world to our running/walking guests.  I can guarantee that you 
will make some lifelong memories here.  Welcome!" 

NBMA marathon participants will be wearing red jerseys or shirts and black 
shorts or pants to symbolize their membership during the race.  The 
organization has members in 43 states and five countries.
  
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