FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U.S. Bank New Title Sponsor of The OC Marathon
Long-Time Event Sponsor Signs Three-Year Deal;
More Than 22,000 Runners Expected at 10th Edition
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - (January 23, 2014) - Race organizers today
announced that U.S. Bank is the new title sponsor of the U.S. Bank OC
Marathon to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Poised to set attendance
records in the full and half marathons, along with the obesity fighting
Kids Run the OC, the U.S. Bank OC Marathon will now celebrate its 10th
edition positioned to further enhance the runner experience; from elite
athletes to novices and everyone in between.
"The OC Marathon is proud to welcome U.S. Bank as our new Title Sponsor,"
said race director Gary Kutscher. "U.S. Bank has partnered with the OC
Marathon for a number of years and to have them support us at this level
for our 10th Anniversary event is very exciting. Together, we are committed
to enhancing the runner experience and making this the best-ever OC
Marathon. Their support will also allow the OC Marathon to take its message
of a healthy, active lifestyle into our communities in a wider, more
meaningful manner."
"We are pleased to support this signature event for Orange County," said
Joe Hensley, president of U.S. Bank in Orange County. "U.S. Bank's nearly
1,150 employees in Orange County are thrilled to be a part of the marathon
in name and as volunteers for the kids run finish line, the marathon water
station and the expo booth. It's a great event for the community and
everyone involved."
The U.S. Bank OC Marathon is considered one of the best full and half
marathon courses in the state with its diverse terrain, changing vistas and
majestic ocean views. The race traverses Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine
and Santa Ana and boasts a blend of chic coastal scenery, tranquil nature
and sophisticated arts and shopping. The OC Finish Line Festival gets
supercharged in 2014 with a headlining band, free massages, tacos, beer and
tons of giveaways.
The 10th U.S. Bank OC Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014. More
than 22,000 runners will participate in the marathon, half marathon,
Wahoo's OC 5K and Kids Run the OC. Additionally, thousands of spectators
line the course, the start line in front of the Newport Beach Marriott and
finish line at OC Fair and Event Center, while an additional 30,000 attend
the two-day Allergan Health & Fitness Expo which showcases national brands
and state of the art footwear and training technology.
For more detailed information, visit the event's brand new website at
www.ocmarathon.com.
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