Press Release - Spinx Run Fest - 10/12/07

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Robert Cheruiyot, 2007 Boston Marathon Winner Bringing Two Kenyan Athletes
           to Participate in the Spinx Run Fest October 26-28

Greenville, S.C. (October 2007) The Greenville Track Club announces the 
2007 winner of the Boston marathon, Robert Cheruiyot, is bringing two 
Kenyan athletes to race the Spinx Run Fest, Palmetto Bank Marathon. These 
athletes have personal bests of 2.14.38 and 2.16.01 in the 26.2 mile 
distance. They have never taken part in an international race and 
Greenville is proud to host them in their very first international 
experience.

Robert Cheruiyot will participate in the weekend events as the Spinx Run 
Fest’s Honorary Grande Marshall. He will be traveling to the local schools 
to talk to the children participating in the Bi-lo Kids Marathon as well as 
leading a runner’s workshop for local runners. All details are currently 
being finalized. Check the Spinx Run Fest web site (www.spinxrunfest.com) 
for a finalized itinerary and locations Mr. Cheruiyot will be. This is an 
exciting opportunity for the Greenville running community and the track 
club. 

The Run Fest will be held the weekend of Oct 26-28.  This year the Spinx 
Run Fest has partnered with The Greenville Drive Stadium to host portions 
of the three day running event. The marathon is in its third year and is 
excited to be working with The Drive Stadium as well as continuing their 
partnership with SPINX Company and the Palmetto Bank. 

Last year’s events drew over 1400 runners and walkers. The Spinx Run Fest 
consists of the Aquafina Mile on Friday, October 26, followed by the Bi-Lo 
Kids Marathon, Tot Trot and Kids Zone, and a 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk 
on Saturday the 27th.  Sunday the 28th brings the Palmetto Bank Marathon, 
Half Marathon, 4-Person Marathon Relay and Corporate Challenge races. The 
Spinx Run Fest includes a 2 day exposition with exhibitors of interest to 
the entire community, including the BiLo Kids Zone at the Greenville Drive 
Stadium.  St. Francis Hospital System continues its support of the 
community wide event as Health Partner for 2007. Benefactor of the Spinx 
Run Fest is the Greenville Chapter of the Red Cross, which will receive a 
portion of the proceeds from the event. 
 

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