Press Release - Marine Corps Marathon - 10/17/13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Rosslyn BID, Marine Corps Marathon and Arlington County Temporarily Rename 
      Part of Wilson Blvd. In Arlington "Marine Corps Marathon Drive"

 Local Dignitaries to Unveil Temporary Street Signs October 21 In Rosslyn

Rosslyn, VA - Together with the Rosslyn Business Improvement District and 
the Marine Corps Marathon, Arlington County will rename a block of Wilson 
Boulevard "Marine Corps Marathon Drive" in honor of the upcoming annual 
event. Arlington County Board Chair J. Walter Tejada, Rosslyn BID President 
Mary-Claire Burick and Marine Corps Marathon Director Rick Nealis will 
offer remarks at the street renaming ceremony at 3 p.m. at CentralSpace, 
the "Polka Dot Park" located at the corner of Wilson Boulevard and N. Moore 
Street.  

Arlington County, home of the Marine Corps Marathon, has installed signs to 
supplement permanent street signs along the block of Wilson Boulevard from 
North Lynn Street to North Moore Street. The signs will be in place through 
race day, Sunday, October 27. Each year thousands of Arlingtonians are 
among the nearly 30,000 runners who take part in the Marine Corps Marathon, 
Arlington County is proud to partner with the Marine Corps Marathon to 
promote and execute this landmark annual event. The street renaming 
signifies just how much the Marine Corps Marathon has become a part of our 
community.

"For Marine Corps Marathon participants, it's all about drive, 
determination and commitment," says Rick Nealis, MCM Director. "Nothing 
represents the feeling of celebration and accomplishment more than walking 
on Wilson Boulevard with a medal around your neck." 

Adds Rosslyn BID President Mary-Claire Burick: "It is fitting that we 
rename part of Wilson Boulevard 'Marine Corps Marathon Drive.' The renaming 
anticipates a day that inspires and energizes us all, while also paying 
tribute to our heroic U.S. Marines. On MCM day, Rosslyn is eager to welcome 
runners and celebrate their accomplishments as the host of the Marine Corps 
Marathon Finish Festival."

WHAT:  2013 Marine Corps Marathon Street Renaming Ceremony
WHEN:  Wednesday, October 21, 2013 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: CentralSpace Corner of Wilson Blvd. and N. Moore St.Arlington, VA 
22209

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