The 2004 PACE Race announced its 19-city race schedule today, adding 14 new races for 2004. Each event consists of a 5K run and walk, with proceeds going to raise awareness and funding to fight prostate cancer on a local and national basis.

"The expansion of our series of races is an indicator of the importance of raising awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer," said Mandy Deas, Director of Awareness Programs for the Prostate Cancer Education Council. "We're excited about having the ability to really touch thousands of people on a national level."

The PACE Race Series mission is to ultimately eliminate prostate cancer by raising awareness and financial support for national research and local screening and treatment. Major race locations include Chicago, Columbus, Denver, New York, and Washington, D.C. For a complete listing of races, please see attached chart or visit www.pcaw.com.

"We are extremely excited about the professionalism and event experience that will be directing a number of our PACE Races," said Deas. "We made the best effort possible to ensure that our races are directed by experienced staffs that care about the cause."

In 2003, the PACE Race series held events in New York, Denver, Detroit, Washington, D.C. and Jacksonville with an average of over 300 participants per event.

The PACE Race kicks off June 20 in Pittsburgh, PA and ends November 20 in Tampa, FL and Atlanta, GA. The PACE Race Series is presented by Aventis and supported by the Prostate Cancer Education Council, PowerBar, Propel, Madhava, and Kettle Chips. For more information, visit www.pcaw.com or call (303) 316-4685.

Click here for more information about the Washington, DC PACE Race scheduled for October 30, 2004.

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