FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon Announces "Texas Showdown"
Elite Runners From Throughout the State of Texas Invited
To Participate in Distance Championship
San Antonio, TX (July 15, 2008) -- The inaugural Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio
Marathon & 1/2 Marathon announced today the inception of the "Texas
Showdown," a statewide competition in which eligible runners will compete
for prize money on the 13.1 and 26.2-mile race courses Sunday, November 16,
2008.
Race organizers are seeking Texas athletes who have run marathon times
under 2:47 (male) and 3:15 (female) in the marathon distance to submit a
resume to compete in the "Texas Showdown." All submissions must be received
no later than September 1st to .
"This competition is just another example of the spirit of the Rock 'n'
Roll Marathon, and how our community will be reflected in the eyes of
visitors," said Susan Blackwood, Executive Director of the San Antonio
Sports Foundation. "We're proud to be partnering with Elite Racing on what
we know will be a great opportunity to increase tourism and showcase our
unique local flavor."
In addition to the "Texas Showdown," any male Texas athlete who completes
the marathon course under 2:31 and any Texas female under 2:56 will receive
a bonus of $350, should they not win any prize money. In the marathon, any
Texas male who finishes under 1:08:30, and any Texas female under 1:17,
will also receive a $350 bonus should they not qualify for prize money.
"Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio offers athletes from all over Texas the
opportunity to compete with, not only the worlds best, but also a group
fellow Texans at the same ability level," said Matt Turnbull, Athlete
Coordinator for Elite Racing. "With a separate prize purse for Texas
athletes, as well as hotel accommodations, we've created a prize package we
hope will encourage some really competitive racing."
To qualify for the Texas Showdown prize purse, runners must have been a
permanent resident in the state of Texas as of November 1, 2007. Any
athlete who intends to race in the marathon and has bettered times of 2:43
(male) 3:07 (female) in the last 12 months will be offered a complimentary
race entry. For the marathon, runners must have bettered 1:13:30 (male)
1:24 (female) in the last 12 months to qualify for a complimentary entry.
"Texas Showdown" Prize Money Breakdown
Texas Resident - Marathon
Male Female
1st $2000 1st $2000
2nd $1000 2nd $1000
3rd $500 3rd $500
Texas Resident - Half Marathon
Male Female
1st $1000 1st $1000
2nd $750 2nd $750
3rd $500 3rd $500
The Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio event will be the seventh race in Elite
Racing's national series of musically themed marathons and half-marathons.
The 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses will run past many of the city's attractions
and feature live bands and cheerleaders positioned at each mile. Race
weekend will begin with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo where all
participants must go to pick up their race number. The expo will also
feature more than one hundred running and fitness retailers, exhibits and
clinics.
"We are looking forward to hosting the best runners from the State of
Texas," said Lucy Diaz, Event Manager for Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio. "This
is going to be a world-class race and is sure to attract many athletes and
visitors to San Antonio."
Local bands and high school cheer squads interested in performing along the
course may go to www.RnRsa.com for information about submitting press kits
and bios. For more information about the Texas Showdown contact Matt
Turnbull at or call 858-768-6463, for general
race registration or inquiries visit www.RnRsa.com or call 800-311-1255.
Texas runners and walkers who register for the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio
Marathon or Marathon before July 31st will be eligible to win a VIP
package for race weekend.
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