FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2012 Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon Charity Bibs Available
Charity bibs expected to sell out quickly,
as New York City Marathon is cancelled.
PHILADELPHIA – (November 2, 2012) – The Philadelphia Marathon and Half
Marathon have been sold out for more than a month. While these races have
reached their capacity, limited slots for the Full and Half Marathon are
still available through one of the Philadelphia Marathon Official Charity
Partners.
The Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on Sunday,
November 18.
"We currently are directing anyone interested in taking part in the
Philadelphia Marathon to our charity spots, which are still available,"
said Melanie Johnson, Philadelphia Marathon Executive Director. "The
charity openings offer runners a great way to still get in the race, while
giving back to the community. Philadelphia Marathon organizers work with a
number of charities at the beginning of each year. We anticipate that the
charity bibs may sell out quickly, as runners who are training for the New
York City Marathon look for an alternate race."
To find a charity spot, runners should visit the Charity Partners page at
www.PhiladelphiaMarathon.com/charity-partners. Each charity has different
fund-raising commitments and requirements, and tax receipts often are
available from the charitable organization. Below is a list of the
charities with current openings:
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation/Team Lemon
Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter
American Cancer Society
Back on My Feet Philadelphia
Children's Tumor Foundation
ComforTree
Covenant House Pennsylvania
Epilepsy Therapy Project (TEAM ETP)
Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia
Gift of Life Family House
Girls on the Run
Hepatitis Foundation International
Lung Cancer Alliance
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
Mommy's Light
Pennies in Action-Cancer Vaccine Research
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
Racing to Register
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Runners should visit the Charity Partners page at www.PhiladelphiaMarathon.com
to see which charities have bibs remaining.
The Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon officially sold out on October
1, 2012. On Sunday, November 18, 30,000 runners will participate in the
half and full marathon. The 2012 race, featuring the largest field of
competitors in its 19-year history, reached its capacity nearly two months
before the event -- also a new record.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, held annually the weekend before
Thanksgiving, attracts 30,000 runners and 60,000 spectators to Philadelphia
to experience "The Best Time of Your Life." Race Weekend features The
Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, November 18; the Rothman
Institute 8K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, November 17; and a free two-day
Health & Fitness Expo Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17. Race
participants pass many of Philadelphia's famous attractions on the swift
and scenic USATF-certified course, which is a Boston qualifier. Take the
first step to experiencing 26.2 miles of fun, beauty, history and
excitement by visiting www.philadelphiamarathon.com.
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