Newly-designed course is a first for Annapolis running events.

ZOOMA Women's Race Series announced the half marathon and 10K routes for the inaugural ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon & 10K to be held on June 1, 2008 in Annapolis, MD. The newly designed route, never before used by a running or walking event, starts at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis and finishes on the waterfront at Jonas Green Park in Anne Arundel County. Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis are co- sponsors of the event.

"Being active is an important ingredient to a healthy, long life," said Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold. "We are pleased to welcome ZOOMA Women's Race Series to Anne Arundel County and to support its mission of inspiring women and families to lead healthier lives."

Runners will traverse the stately Naval Academy Bridge and take in the beautiful foliage of the B&A Trail before finishing on the waterfront at Jonas Green Park. Runners will park at the Stadium and shuttles will bring runners from the finish line at Jonas Green Park to the Stadium for an over-the-top post-race celebration, including a catered lunch, shopping, mini spa treatments, music, giveaways, and more.

"In cooperation with the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, we have designed a really special event for ZOOMA Annapolis runners," said Brae Blackley, Executive Director of ZOOMA Women's Race Series. "The race route has fabulous views of the Severn River and will be absolutely beautiful on June 1."

County Executive John Leopold will kick off the race and give encouraging words to the runners before they begin the half marathon or 10K challenge. He will also be on site to congratulate women at the finish line.

Shuttle busses will transport spectators from the parking lots at the Stadium to Jonas Green Park, where they can cheer runners through the finish line and from several places along the race route. A course map will be available soon for download from the ZOOMA web site.

About ZOOMA Women's Race Series
ZOOMA Women's Race Series is a new concept in running races designed to inspire women to lead healthy lives with more perks and bigger parties. ZOOMA will roll out events in six cities across the U.S. by 2010 beginning with the first event in Annapolis, MD on June 1, 2008 and the second event in Atlanta, GA on November 16, 2008. ZOOMA participants enjoy a host of free luxuries, including localized online group training, one- on-one interactive coaching, an unprecedented race day experience, and a unique After-Party Expo complete with shopping, mini spa treatments, wine tastings, free lunch, live music, and much more. CARE, a leading humanitarian aid organization focused on empowering women in developing countries to make permanent social change, is ZOOMA's National Charity Partner. For more information about CARE, please visit www.care.org.

For more information, please visit the ZOOMA Web site or contact Andrea Meier