Corrigan Sports Enterprises (CSE) announced today that the 2008 Half-Marathon at the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Frederick Running Festival has sold out for the first time. A waiting list for entry into the half-marathon has begun and people will be entered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Overall registration is up 140 percent compared to this time last year. All the other races are close to selling out and to date the event has a record 3,500 participants. Those wishing to participate in the Running Festival are encouraged to sign up quickly as space is limited. For more information or to register visit www.frederickmarathon.org.

The sixth annual CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Frederick Running Festival will take place May 3-4 and features fives races: marathon, half-marathon, four-person relay, The Gazette 5K, and the new kids' fun run. There will also be a Health and Fitness Expo that will serve as the place for registration and packet pick-up. Everything, including the start and finish of each race, will take place at the Frederick Fairgrounds, which marks a new location for the event.

Corrigan Sports Enterprises is a leader in sports promotions in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. region. Founded in 1991, CSE owns and operates the following events: Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival, The CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Frederick Running Festival, The Charm City Challenge, The Capital Classic All-Star Basketball Game, the Toyota Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, The Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic, and the annual Baltimore BikeJam Pro Cycling event.