ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon & 10K announced The Westin Annapolis hotel as its official Hotel and Race Headquarters for the May 31, 2009 event. The Westin Annapolis hotel, a contemporary luxury hotel located within walking distance of the race start line and After-Party Expo, as well as Annapolis attractions, offers the ideal setting for ZOOMA's "girls' weekend" boutique running event. With Westin's luxury amenities, great restaurants, and the nearby Varuna Salon Spa by Aveda, runners can enjoy a total weekend experience at The Westin Annapolis hotel. A limited number of rooms are offered to ZOOMA participants at a special discounted rate, and ZOOMA guests at the Westin will receive a complimentary continental breakfast on race morning. Participants can make reservations by contacting the hotel directly at 410-972-4300 and mentioning ZOOMA. More information can be found on the race Web site .

ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon & 10K, a ZOOMA Women's Race Series event, is part of a national series of events designed to inspire women to lead healthy and active lives with more perks and bigger parties. ZOOMA half marathon and 10K races create a unique "girls' weekend" atmosphere to encourage women to train for and accomplish challenging fitness goals. ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon & 10K includes a half-marathon, 10K, and kids' fun run. Runners will start at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and run through scenic Annapolis, accompanied by thousands of other women runners. The ZOOMA After-Party at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium is free and open to the public.

About ZOOMA Women's Race Series

Following the inaugural race in Annapolis on June 1, 2008, ZOOMA events have been rolled out in cities across the U.S. This year races will be held in Austin, Texas, Annapolis, Maryland, Denver, Colorado, and Atlanta, Georgia. All ZOOMA participants enjoy a host of free luxuries, including free training programs, one-on-one interactive coaching, an unprecedented race day experience, and a unique ZOOMA After- Party Expo complete with shopping, mini spa treatments, wine tastings, brunch, live music and much more.

For more information about ZOOMA Women's Race Series, visit us online at www.zoomarun.com.

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