Press Release - Garmin Marathon - 10/12/15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  Garmin Marathon registration open; Early-bird rate ends Oct. 16

OLATHE, Kan. - Registration for the 13th "Garmin Marathon -- in the Land of 
Oz" has opened with a special early-bird discount rate for the event to be 
conducted April 16, 2016 in Olathe.

Those who sign up prior to Friday, Oct. 16 can register for the full 
marathon for only $70, the half for $65 and the 10K for $30. Rates increase 
to $85, $65 and $35, respectively after the deadline.  There will also be 
the kids "Munchkin Run" that is free of charge to participants. The link 
for online registration is: https://garminmarathon.ticketsocket.com/ 

Produced by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, the City of this year. The race 
will be run in the northwest area of the city with the start/finish line at 
the new Embassy Suites and Convention Center at Ridgeview Road and Kansas 
Highway Olathe, and Olathe Conventions & Visitors Bureau, the Garmin 
Marathon will have a different look 10.  The routes will be announced in 
the near future.

"We are excited to once again host the Garmin Marathon," said Kelly 
Peetoom, vice president, Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau. "It has a 
reputation for being fun, well-run and one that attracts runners from 
almost every state in the Union. It promises to be an enjoyable day for 
all, thanks to the support from presenting partner Garmin International and 
the City of Olathe."

For more race details and registration, visit www.garminmarathon.com, email 
 or call Chris Gaeddert, race director at 913-764-1050.

About the Olathe Chamber of Commerce
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in Johnson County and 
the second largest chamber in the Kansas City area. It was the first 
chamber in the state to receive Five-Star Accreditation from the U.S. 
Chamber of Commerce - a designation obtained by only 1 percent of the 
nation's chambers. Its vision is to be the voice of business that advances 
the economic well-being and quality of life in Olathe. Its mission is to 
foster a progressive community through inspired leadership, balanced 
economic growth, highest educational opportunities and responsive 
government to ensure a quality family business environment. Visit at 
www.olathe.org.

About the Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a division of the Olathe 
Chamber of Commerce and works in conjunction with the City of Olathe to 
promote awareness about our community. Olathe is the home of big city 
adventures and small town escapes.

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