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SunTrust National Marathon and Half Marathon Offers Registration Sale
By Lou Holder
June 29, 2009
Washington, DC
For the Washington Running Report
The start of this year's race.
The Greater Washington Sports Alliance announced today that online registration for the 5th annual SunTrust National Marathon and Half Marathon will begin at 12:01 a.m. (EST), July 4, 2009. To celebrate the nation's birthday and the event's fifth year, a one week registration sale will take place with a special price of only $65 for the marathon and only $55 for the Half Marathon. Runners can register at www.nationalmarathon.com. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on July 11, 2009.
Established as the fastest flat, looped marathon in the nation by Running USA, the SunTrust National Marathon reached a capacity field of 8,000 runners in 2009. 12,000 runners are expected in 2010 in the only marathon run entirely within Washington, DC.
Fast Facts:
- 5th Annual SunTrust National Marathon and Half Marathon
- Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 7:00 a.m.
- District inclusive marathon and half marathon course
- Fastest flat, looped marathon course in the nation according to Running USA
- 3rd fastest median marathon time with more than 1,000 runners (behind Boston and Steamtown) according to Running USA
- 2009 Race Gender Breakdown
Overall 51% Men / 49% Women
Marathon 65% Men / 35% Women
Half 44% Men / 56% Women
- Mayor Adrian Fenty - Official 2009 marathon finisher and honorary race starter
- Estimated 12,000 runners expected in only the fifth year of the race
- Boston Marathon qualifier
For more information, or to register for the SunTrust National Marathon, go to: www.nationalmarathon.com.
About Greater Washington Sports Alliance:
Established in 2003, The Greater Washington Sports Alliance (GWSA) is a regional non-profit sports commission created to foster economic development and civic pride through the power of sports. GWSA's mission encompasses the attraction of sporting events to the region, the promotion of the regional professional, collegiate and amateur franchises, the support of youth investment organizations and the branding of Washington, D.C. as a world class sports destination. The Greater Washington Sports Alliance Internet address is http://www.gwsportsalliance.com.
