Press Release - London Marathon - 1/24/02

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 24, 2002
                                                   Contact: Thom Gilligan
                                                           (617) 242-7845

                                                           Patrice Malloy
                                                           (760) 635-2833


                 LONDON MARATHON ENTRIES STILL AVAILABLE 
                   THROUGH MARATHON TOURS & TRAVEL 

BOSTON, MA, JANUARY 24, 2002- The world's largest marathon has room for a 
few more runners.  Although the 2002 Flora London Marathon entry is closed 
to the masses, Marathon Tours & Travel has secured a healthy number of 
entries into the event. North American runners can gain entry into the event
when they book their London Marathon travel through the official North 
American travel agency for the event, Boston-based Marathon Tours & Travel.
Trip reservations must be made by February 11, 2002 to ensure entry.

Regarded as one of the top ten marathons in the world, the London Marathon 
is best known for its world-class competition, huge field, fast and scenic 
course, and superb spectator support. Offering more than pint-sized 
entertainment, the marathon also hosts a "best dressed pub" 
competition where 65 pubs along the race course take part in the 
festivities by decorating their establishments for the passing runners.

London Marathon hotel packages range from $495 for a three-night stay with 
guaranteed entry, a welcome reception, transportation to the race start in 
Greenwich and the on-site services of the Marathon Tours Staff. Airfares can
be quoted from city of origin   For more information call Marathon Tours and
Travel at (800) 444-4097 or log on to www.MarathonTour.com.

Marathon Tours and Travel, the leading marathon tour operator in the U.S., 
offers comprehensive travel packages to marathons worldwide including the 
Safaricom Marathon in Kenya, the only marathon run entirely within a game 
park. 

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