Press Release - Twin Cities Marathon - 5/19/08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
       2008 MEDTRONIC TWIN CITIES MARATHON REACHES CAPACITY
       Registration of record 11,000 field filled in a month.

(Minneapolis, MN) – Registration closed today for the 27th Running of the 
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, with participants coming from all 50 
states, Canada, Mexico and 14 other countries.  

Registration numbers were increased by 500 to accommodate the growth in 
interest in marathons across the country.    "Runners looking for a great 
fall race come to the Twin Cities for the terrific community support, the 
beautiful fall weather and for a top-quality marathon experience," said 
executive director of Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. Virginia Brophy Achman.  
"We are excited to offer a limited number of additional spots in the 
marathon as we help raise funds for our community partners."

Those still wishing to take part in the race can reserve their spot at the 
start line through the Fundraiser Entry Program benefiting Youth Fitness 
Partners of the marathon.  These organizations include: Bolder Options, 
Migizi Communications and the YWCA of Minneapolis.  

There are 150 additional marathon entries available to support these 
partners.  Interested participants can register online at mtcmarathon.org 
beginning Thursday, May 22 at 12:00 p.m. to take part in the Fundraiser 
Entry Program.  For the $95 price of registration, plus a $100 
tax-deductible donation, the first 150 entries received will gain entry 
into the 27th running of The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America.
 
Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. is focusing its fundraising efforts on kids' 
fitness and wellness through its youth fitness partners.  The funds raised 
through the Fundraiser Entry Program help our partners focus on their 
mission to benefit youth and to combat childhood obesity in the Twin Cities 
area.  Our youth partners include:

Bolder Options mentoring program teaches youth to succeed in all of life's 
races, and the vision to build a community of caring relationships in 
support of our youth, nearly 350 youth have benefited since 1998.  

MIGIZI Communications effects and contributes to the American Indian 
community through social justice and positive change by committing 
resources to telecommunications, education, health/wellness, and other 
areas that contribute to capacity-building within the American Indian 
community.  

YWCA of Minneapolis works to fulfill their mission of eliminating racism 
and empowering women.  YWCA of Minneapolis' girls and youth programs focus 
on the strengths of young people and challenge them to expect and create 
great things in their lives. 

To learn more about our youth fitness partners and our community outreach 
efforts visit us online at mtcmarathon.org.

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