For Immediate Release Contact: Jeff Mirkes
December 30, 2003 President, Green Bay Marathon, Inc.
920.639.8090
Nadia Farr
Media/Public Relations
Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
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Cellcom Green Bay Marathon unveils 2004 marathon course
Green Bay, Wis. - Sean Ryan, race director, announced course details of the
5th annual Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, May
23, 2004.
Scenic highlights include the historic Broadway district, residential
tree-lined streets of Green Bay's near west side, the Veteran's Memorial,
St. Norbert College campus, the shady boulevard of Ridgeway in east DePere
and the Fox River Trail, including the downtown Riverwalk. The 2004 course
will once again pass over the hallowed grounds of Lambeau Field. The
marathon, half marathon and five mile events will provide participants the
opportunity to enter the stadium, pass through the player tunnel and onto
the field.
The course is USATF certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifying run. The
course is considered flat, with elevation changes of no more than 50 feet
from start to finish.
This years course will have more than 20 water and sport drink stations,
six split timers, eight medical/aid stations, pacing teams, plenty of
porta-potties and race-day shuttles. In the tradition of a Wisconsin style
tailgate party, the finishing area will offer participants beer, brats and
cheese in addition to usual runner fare.
Cellcom call stations and bike teams will again be available, allowing the
opportunity for runners to place wireless calls during the 26.2-mile
course. Cellcom's sister company, NetNet, will enhance the technology
capabilities of the event, providing real-time text messages and email race
results.
Over the past four years the race has generated more than $80,000 in
proceeds for local charities. The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon seeks to
create community spirit through a world-class marathon for people of all
athletic abilities.
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