Press Release - Marathon of the Palm Beaches - 10/12/09

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Palm Beaches Marathon Festival 2009: An Amazing Course, an Exciting New 
    Event, a Renowned Charity and a Fresh Look: Don't Miss What's New!

West Palm Beach, FL, October 12, 2009- The Palm Beaches Marathon Festival 
is proud to announce a new era in one of South Florida's fastest- growing 
marathon events.  While still designed for speed, the marathon and 
half-marathon now feature even more dazzling scenery.  Runners will tour 
the tree-line streets of historic neighborhoods in West Palm Beach and Lake 
Worth, such as El Cid, Northwood Park and College Park. They'll also enjoy 
coastal sections of Lantana that retain the charm of its days as a quaint, 
fishing village. Scenic waterfront vistas line 65% percent of the courses' 
total route.

"This event gets better every year.  Not only is the course flat and fast 
but it's also beautiful.  Runners will rarely find a more inviting marathon 
destination, "stated Mat Forrest, Race Director.

The Festival's Inaugural Bill Bone Bike Tour gives cyclists the chance to 
ride the entire marathon course on totally reserved streets … no cars, no 
distractions, just beautiful scenery and great fun!

"The Inaugural Bike Tour will bring many new participants to Sunday's race.   
We've already received a big response, so the registrations will be capped 
at one thousand participants.  And the course changes have been applauded 
by the running community," stated Iva Grady, Director of Sales and 
Marketing.

In the spirit of hosting an event that truly has something for everyone; 
the Festival welcomes Achilles   International South Florida as its 2009 
preferred charity.  The dynamic, local non-profit organization is known 
worldwide for its work in encouraging people with physical challenges to 
become amazing athletes.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida will again sponsor the 
RMHC Kids K and "Kids Read, Run & Recycle Marathon Mile Program" for the 
fourth year.

As a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, the marathon is an ideal course 
that offers fantastic weather conditions along its 26.2 mile route.  The 
2008 event drew more than 7,000 participants from 45 states and 25 
countries.

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