FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Little Rock Marathon Unveils 2016 Medals
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (December 10, 2015) – The Little Rock Marathon recently
unveiled its 2016 finisher's medals as it makes preparations for another
"sell out" event, confirming the race is quickly reaching its participant
limit.
The 14th Annual Little Rock Marathon Race Weekend, presented by the
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, is slated for March 4 – 6 in downtown Little
Rock and benefits Little Rock Parks & Recreation.
"For many years, the Little Rock Marathon medals have set a standard in the
marathon industry," said Gina Pharis, co-executive director of the Little
Rock Marathon. "Our medals are an extraordinary keepsake that celebrates
each participant's finish."
According to Pharis the medal is a significant factor in the event's
growing popularity and sold-out races each year.
The 2016 family of finisher medals feature a vintage board game theme, as
well as the race director's "smooch." According to Pharis, the marathon
medal is 8 ½ inches, weighs almost 3 pounds, and features a detachable
finisher's pendant.
The half marathon finisher's medal is 4 ½ inches and weighs slightly more
than 14 ounces.
Other events taking place during race weekend include the Little Rock Half
Marathon, presented by Baptist Health; the Little Rock 10K, presented by
Windstream Communications, the Little Rock 5K; the Little Rockers Kids
Marathon, presented by Delta Dental of Arkansas and the Little Rock
Marathon Health & Fitness Expo.
The 2016 Little Rock Marathon is also sponsored in part by the Little Rock
Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Heart of Arkansas, Whole Hog Café-North
Little Rock, Premium Refreshment, Fence World, KARK Channel 4, Simmons
Bank, Today's THV, Rock City Running, the Little Rock Marriott, the Hatcher
Agency, Crowne Plaza, Go!Running, Hiland Dairy, Capital Hotel, Dassault
Falcon Jet, Datamax of Arkansas, Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport,
Dillard's, Garver, Junior League of Little Rock, and Kawasaki Sports
Center.
Registration will be available online at littlerockmarathon.com through
11:59 p.m. CST Feb. 26, 2016. A mail-in registration form is also
available on the registration page of the website or by calling race
headquarters at (501) 399-5359. Mail-in registration forms must be
postmarked by February 26, 2016.
For more information about deadline, details and the race, visit
www.littlerockmarathon.com.
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Link to view medal:
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Link to view unveiling video: https://youtu.be/k_Fh80zyCV8
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