Today ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon & 10K announced The Westin Annapolis hotel as its Official Hotel and Race Headquarters for the June 1, 2008 event. The Westin Annapolis hotel, a contemporary luxury hotel located within walking distance of the race start/finish line and Annapolis attractions, offers the ideal setting for ZOOMA's "girls' weekend" style running event. With Westin's luxury amenities, great restaurants, and the nearby Varuna Salon Spa by Aveda, runners can enjoy a total weekend experience at The Westin Annapolis hotel. Participants and spectators can take advantage of special ZOOMA rates and make reservations by contacting the hotel directly or by visiting ZOOMA's web site.

ZOOMA runners can pamper themselves before and after the race in Varuna Salon Spa's exclusive environment for relaxation and rejuvenation. Varuna Salon Spa , located next to the Westin, is partnering with ZOOMA to offer a 20% discount off all salon and spa services to ZOOMA participants from May 30 through June 2, 2008 and a 10% discount for the entire month of June. Participants can make reservations by visiting Varuna Salon Spa or by calling 1-877-VARUNA1. Varuna will also offer free manicures and facials to winners of random drawings on race weekend, and a luxurious spa day, including a massage, facial, shampoo and blowdry and make up application, to the first, second and third place overall ZOOMA Annapolis finishers.

ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon & 10K, a ZOOMA Women's Race Series event, represents a new concept in running races designed to inspire women to lead healthy lives with more perks and bigger parties. ZOOMA half marathon and 10K races create a unique "girls' weekend" atmosphere to encourage women to train for and accomplish challenging fitness goals. ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon & 10K, the first event of the national series, takes place in Annapolis, Maryland on June 1, 2008 and will include a half-marathon, 10K, separate jogging stroller 10K, and kids' fun run. Runners will start at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and run through scenic Annapolis, entertained and cheered on by their families, neighborhood groups and local spirit squads.

ZOOMA events will be rolled out in cities across the U.S. beginning with the first event in Annapolis, Maryland on June 1, 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 ZOOMA After-Party Expo complete with shopping, mini spa treatments, wine tastings, "ladies' lunch", live music, and much more. For more information about ZOOMA Women's Race Series, visit us online.