FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Garden Of Life Palm Beaches Marathon Presented By Jupiter Medical Center
Set To Return December 11-12 2021
Palm Beach Atlantic University track athlete Birhanu Van Der Riet was
looking forward to the Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon presented by
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation last year. But when Covid-19 hit and the
race had to be held virtually, Van Der Riet was left running in circles in
his back yard. And he completed the entire 26.2 miles with a screen shot
from the health app in his cell phone to prove it.
But Van Der Riet and other runners and walkers from 46 states and 15
countries will be physically back on the streets of Downtown West Palm
Beach December 11-12 for the return of Palm Beach County's top running
event.
The featured Garden of Life Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay will be held
Sunday December 12 beginning at 6 a.m. on a course which spotlights the
picturesque backdrop of Flagler Drive. The 10K and the Garden of Life Sun
Run 5K will be held Saturday morning December 11 at 7:30 a.m.
"We are excited to be back," said race owner Kenneth R. Kennerly. "A lot of
people made the best of the virtual race last year, but there is nothing
like running up and down Flagler Drive and enjoying the beauty and
everything we have to offer in Palm Beach County."
The races will be held over consolidated routes designed to elevate the
energy of race day for runners and supporters with multiple passes near the
Meyer Amphitheatre and also plenty of water views along the way.
Runners will take off straight north along the Intracoastal Waterway on
Flagler Drive and then loop back to the Downtown area. A southern leg
predominantly along Flagler Drive stops just north of Southern Blvd. and
then winds back north toward the Half Marathon finish line.
Before the finish area near the Meyer Amphitheatre, Marathon distance
runners will veer off through downtown West Palm Beach and then head north
again on Flagler Drive to the Manatee Lagoon before turning back south.
Spectators will be able to cheer their runners of choice multiple times
during the race, three times for Half Marathoners (the Start, the middle
pass through the race village area and the finish) and five times for those
running the full Marathon. Entertainment will be centralized around the
start/finish line and the Amphitheatre, further enhancing the viewing
experience.
The track will remain fast and flat and capable of turning out some of the
quickest times in the country if weather cooperates because of the absence
of bridges and hills on the course. The race presents a great opportunity
for runners to qualify for the Boston Marathon or record personal best
times. The lure of waterside beauty and optimal running conditions will
also bring runners nationwide and attract a multitude of international
countries to one of the most unique experiences among distance races around
the state and country.
The Ed Morse Automotive Group Health and Wellness Expo will coincide with
packet pickup on Friday December 10 from Noon-6 p.m. and Saturday December
11 from 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheater. The Expo will
feature the latest in health and fitness products and services, running
apparel, and upcoming race information.
The fun atmosphere will again be accentuated on Marathon race day with the
return of the traditional Wacky Water Stations, another element that makes
The Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon a unique experience. Area
charities and homeowners groups will man themed stations throughout the
course. The groups will receive $200 toward their charity for participating
and the most creative water station will receive a $1000 prize.
Runners who want to band together to form four-person teams can participate
in the Relay Division of the race. There will be awards for Men, Women,
Co-ed and Grand Masters teams.
The Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon is again produced by K2 Road
Sports, which is owned by Kennerly, also the Executive Director of The
Honda Classic PGA TOUR event in Palm Beach Gardens.
Garden of Life, a Palm Beach Gardens-based natural supplements company,
will be enjoying its first live race as title sponsor. Garden of Life is
well positioned in the areas of wellness and nutrition and that aligns
perfectly with the running industry.
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation returns as presenting sponsor.
Registration is open at $130 for the Marathon, $105 for the Half Marathon,
$60 for the 10K and $45 for the SunRun 5K. Packages for entry into the 5K
or 10K as well as one of the Sunday races are also available.
For more information on The Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon, visit
gardenoflifemarathon.com.
About Garden of Life
Garden of Life is today's recognized leader and innovator in
carbon-neutral-certified, whole food, Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO
Project Verified nutrition. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
we offer more than 400 time-tested supplements by leading scientists – all
to Empower Extraordinary Health. Whether we're making a vitamin or a
probiotic or a protein powder, we always start with fresh, real, whole
foods that are traceable back to the seed. From there, these foods provide
our formulas that give people of all ages the power to be their best. Visit
gardenoflife.com to learn more.
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