FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Valley of the Sun Marathon
Sue Berliner, 480.947.3900
Britton Sports Productions to Film Sunday’s
Valley of the Sun Marathon for Documentary
MESA, Ariz.—March 7, 2005—Producers from Britton Sports Productions, a
multimedia production company specializing in sports video productions,
will be at Sunday's Valley of the Sun Marathon to create a 60-minute
documentary about the event’s festivities. Starting on Thursday, a film
crew will begin following race director Sue Berliner as she prepares to
launch the fifth edition of the race, which traverses much of the East
Valley.
The production will include video course maps, pre- and post-race
festivities, behind-the-scenes action and interviews with elite runners.
Race participants will also have an opportunity to be interviewed and
included in the final production.
"Not only will the documentary showcase the race and its participants, it
will also highlight the communities and businesses throughout the East
Valley. This production is sure to generate a lot of exposure," said
Berliner. "We invite anyone who wants to be a part of the fun to come out
and see some great racing action."
Marathons documented by Britton Sports Productions this year include
Carlsbad, Florida Gulf Beaches, Callaway Gardens and Pacific Shoreline.
Copies of the Valley of the Sun Marathon documentary will be available at
http://store.yahoo.com/yhst-44852175492275/vaofsunmadvd.html.
About Britton Sports Productions
Based in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Britton Sports Productions specializes in
creating marathon and half-marathon video productions in DVD format. Each
production is filmed in high definition and directed by Emmy-winning
producer Gina Miller-Parker. In addition to sports productions, the company
also produces infomercials, commercials, cooking programs and electronic
press kits for major motion picture releases. For more information, please
visit www.mrbritton.com.
About the Valley of the Sun Marathon
Now in its fifth year, the Valley of the Sun Marathon will be held on March
13, 2005, with the expo taking place the day before at the Rendezvous
Center and Greens of the Mesa Convention Center. The race has become the
second largest March marathon in the nation, attracting runners from all 50
states, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Africa. Each race – the marathon, relay
and half-marathon – features point-to-point, descending routes which wind
through desert backdrops highlighted by breath-taking valley views, the
world-class Las Sendas golf community, historic Falcon Field Airport,
blossoming orange groves and beautiful residential neighborhoods.
In addition, representatives from Britton Sports Productions will be on the
course filming for a documentary of this year’s race. To encourage health
and fitness for the whole family, the event also includes a 3-mile run and
Free Kids K. Race registration is available online until March 9 or in
person at the expo on March 12. Three Mile participants can register on
Sunday morning. For more information, visit
www.valleyofthesunmarathon.com or call the race hotline at
480.647.5373.
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