Marine Corps Marathon and the United Parcel Service (UPS) announced today the global shipping company will be a sponsor of the 30th anniversary MCM to be held Sunday, October 30, 2005, in Washington, D.C. managing the entire runner baggage check system.

"UPS is very excited to partner with the Marine Corps Marathon to provide logistical help transporting the runners' bags on race day," said UPS coordinator Chad Baker. "This race is known as The People's Marathon and UPS is proud to serve the people on race day, as we do everyday in our communities across the globe."

UPS will make storing race day necessities easier by sponsoring baggage drop-off and retrieval on Marathon day. Runners will drop off their pre-packed, clear plastic goodie bag in the pre-race hours either at the UPS Baggage Drop off in Runners' Village or at the Baggage Tent adjacent to the Iwo Jima Monument. At the finish line, runners may retrieve their belongings at the relocated UPS trucks on Meade Street. UPS will be providing 30 trucks and plenty of support volunteers for the UPS baggage system.

"I am pleased to welcome UPS as a partner for the Marine Corps Marathon," said Rick Nealis, MCM Race Director. "Their support will bring a new level of service to race day baggage operations for all MCM runners."

All runners will receive a UPS baggage sticker at Packet Pick-up during the Runners' Expo on October 28-29. The sticker should be placed on a runner's bag prior to checking it at the UPS Baggage Drop off.

About the MCM
The Marine Corps Marathon continues a combined tradition of dedication, sportsmanship and patriotism. Since its inception, over 300,000 civilian and military runners from all walks of life have participated, deservingly earning the event its nickname "The People's Marathon." The Marine Corps Marathon is the seventh largest marathon in the United States and eleventh largest in the world. Open to all runners who are physically fit, the MCM welcomes runners from all 50 US States and more than 40 countries. Weekend Events include the two-day Runners' Expo, held for the first time at the DC Armory in 2005. The Runner's Expo welcomes more than 100,000 guests to view over 200 booths offering commemorative products, health demonstrations and a wide variety of running-related merchandise.

www.marinemarathon.com

About the UPS
UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for synchronizing the movement of goods, information and funds. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide and operates the largest franchise shipping chain, The UPS Store(tm). In January, UPS was the only delivery company listed on the inaugural list of 2005 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, which was launched during the World Economic Forum in Davos. This list acknowledges UPS as a company that produces an overall positive impact on society and the environment. As stated in our Company's Charter - We believe that innovation fortifies our organization through the discovery of new opportunities to serve our people and our customers. And we believe that we build on our legacy as a caring and responsible corporate citizen through the conduct of our people and company in the communities we serve.

www.ups.com.

For media information, contact Beth Cline, Marine Corps Marathon Public Relations Coordinator at (703) 432-1165, or E-mail. No federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied.