FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Registration Rates for the 2012 Marathon go up January 1
Register by Midnight December 31 to Get the Regular Rate
Sedona, AZ Dec 15 - Time is running out! The Sedona Marathon regular
registration rates expire December 31st at midnight, participants who
register after that will be paying the late registration fee. Saturday,
February 4, 2012, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, along with the entire
Sedona area, will welcome thousands of runners, their families and friends
for a weekend of fierce competition and neighborly camaraderie in the world
famous resort destination of Sedona, Arizona.
More than 2,000 runners will participate in 5K, 10K, Half or Full Marathon
races which will take the racers through the scenic Coconino National
Forest District, known for its magical red rock formations, and onto the
streets of what Good Morning America has chosen as one of the Top 10 most
beautiful cities in the United States. Spectators, supporters and
participants will also be treated to an expo featuring vendors, artists and
live performers that will entertain and inspire. Other Sedona Marathon
events include a special training clinic on Thursday, February 2th with
Team USA Arizona Coach Greg McMillan and his team of potential Olympians,
independent film Hood to Coast in partnership with the Sedona Film Festival
and a traditional pasta feed sponsored by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce.
For a full listing of events please go to www.sedonamarathon.com
During its six-year history, the Sedona Marathon has quickly gained
international recognition, not only for its breathtaking course but also as
a training opportunity. It has drawn several Olympic competitors including
Beijing Triathlon Silver Medal winner Simon Whitfield and 2012 Olympic
hopeful Ryan Hall. Japanese sports reporter Hajime Nishi has named the
event one of his top ten favorite worldwide marathons, and National
Geographic Adventurer Magazine featured it as one of the great "instant
weekend adventures."
Featuring four races, the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k,
participants are able to walk in all four races. One of the hallmarks of
the Sedona Marathon is that participants come from all walks of life. Last
year the youngest "athlete" on this breathtaking course was 3 and the
oldest was 84.
Come to the Sedona Marathon and be a part of a rich tradition of healthy,
sustainable living in one of the most beautiful places in America!
The 7th Annual Sedona Marathon will take place on February 4, 2012. Sign up
by December 31, 2001 to take advantage of current registration rates. For
details and registration information go to www.sedonamarathon.com or call
877-778-4397.
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