The Australian born rock group INXS will headline the 7th annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon post-race concert on Sunday, September 2, 2007. In conjunction with the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival, more than 20,000 runners, walkers, and music fans from around the world will celebrate their race-day accomplishments at the beachfront party.

Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with an opening performance at 6:30 p.m. Concert festivities will feature a special half marathon awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. followed by INXS at 8:45 p.m. (Concert times are subject to change).

All Rock 'n' Roll Marathon participants and volunteers receive free entry into the headliner concert, as well as all Verizon Wireless American Music Festival concerts. Race participants gain entry by presenting their race number at the door. Additional tickets can be purchased for $25 online (until August 24) at the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon web site (click on souvenirs), at the Health & Fitness Expo on August 31 and September 1, and at the gate.

Throughout the 80s and into the 90s INXS was a consummate global rock band. With a career spanning almost 30 years, the band has performed before millions earning 17 Billboard hits, seven of which were top tens. INXS recorded six consecutive Top Ten UK and US albums and has received seven MTV awards and three Grammy nominations.

In 2005, the band participated in "Rock Star: INXS," a TV search for a new lead singer. The series was a worldwide ratings success and in 2005 their newest album SWITCH was released. The album has sold more than a million copies while the band's SWITCH Tour has played to audiences around the world.

About the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

The Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon celebrates its seventh anniversary in Virginia Beach Sunday September 2, 2007. Open to runners and walkers from novice to professional, more than 20 live bands entertain participants along the scenic course that winds through the area's coastal communities. Adding to the excitement, hundreds of local high school cheerleaders competing in the "Spirit on Course" competition will contribute to the 13.1-mile block party by motivating athletes all the way to the finish line. Festivities begin with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Friday, Aug. 31 and Saturday June 1. The Health & Fitness Expo is open to the public and features more than 80 exhibitors with the latest in endurance sports gear and nutrition products.

About Elite Racing, Inc.

Celebrating 10 years producing the nation's largest and most entertaining running series, Elite Racing, Inc. is a sports marketing and management company that developed the "Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Tour" for runners and walkers throughout the United States. The company has grown to manage a total of six marathons and half-marathons including the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego, CA, the Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon in Nashville, TN, the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, the Philadelphia Distance Run and the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathons in Virginia Beach, VA and San Jose, CA. Each event features a live band on entertainment stages, themed water stations, and cheerleaders at every mile along the course. Events attract between 15,000 and 35,000 participants.

In addition, Elite Racing also produces the Carlsbad 5000. Known as the "world's fastest 5K," the Carlsbad 5000 is home to 16 world best times at the 3.1-mile distance and welcomes more than 10,000 runners and walkers to the streets of Carlsbad, CA annually.

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