Press Release - National Black Marathoners' Association - 4/14/05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                          Contact: Tel: 972-307-8731
                                                   



          The National Black Marathoners' Association Selects 
              the Lewis & Clark Marathon and Half Marathon 
                  in St. Charles, MO for its 2005 Event 


The National Black Marathoners’ Association (NBMA) has selected the Fourth 
Annual Lewis & Clark Marathon and Half Marathon for Black distance runners 
and walkers to congregate. These events are held on Sunday, September 18 in 
St. Charles, MO. Since registration is limited to the first 3,800 
individuals, it’s important to register early at 
www.fleetfeetstl.com/lewisandclark.htm. 

We’re requesting that the NBMA participants wear a red jersey for the race. 
The jersey may be purchased at your local athletic store. Additional 
information about our 2005 pre-race event may be found at 
www.BlackMarathoners.org. 

Also, the NBMA is still accepting scholarship applications for high school 
cross country and track (1500 meters or longer) runners. The application 
deadline is May 15. 

Our Mission 

The National Black Marathoners' Association (NBMA) is a not-for-profit 
organization. It is open to everyone, regardless of your athletic ability 
or previous marathon experience. Our objectives are to 

 - Encourage Black Americans and others to pursue a healthy life-style 
through long distance running and walking.
 - Serve as a vehicle for Black American distance runners across the nation 
to meet in mass at a single marathon.
 - Provide scholarships to deserving high school boy and girl distance 
runners. Donations for the scholarship fund may be made at 
www.BlackMarathoners.org. 

For More Information Contact: 

National Black Marathoners’ Association
PO Box 700101
Dallas, TX 75370-0101
Tel: 972-307-8731
Internet: Info@BlackMarathoners.org 



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