PALM BEACHES MARATHON & RUN FEST ANNOUNCES NEW COURSE Route to Include the Island of Palm Beach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     

Contact:  Linda Soper - (561) 835-9057

PALM BEACH (November 1, 2012) – It was announced today that US Road Sports & Entertainment Group, producer of some of the largest road races in South Florida, including the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon®, is routing the Palm Beaches Marathon course through some of the most scenic areas of Palm Beach, including the island of Palm Beach. The marathon and half marathon will take place Sunday, December 2, 2012.

Says Greg Laird, CEO, managing partner and founder of US Road Sports, “We are thrilled to include the island of Palm Beach in our marathon and half marathon route this year and believe that this iconic island will provide a uniquely scenic and memorable race experience. By offering this picturesque route, we hope to attract new runners and enhance the experience of returning participants by providing a coastal course with unparalleled vistas and views in a very luxurious setting.” 

Under new management from US Road Sports & Entertainment Group, the Palm Beaches Marathon & Run Fest’s activities have been expanded and will commence Friday, November 30^th with a 5K (3.1 mile), and 10k race (6.2 mile). There will be plenty of activities for the entire family throughout the weekend that promote a healthy and happy lifestyle, including races for youth and a two-day fitness expo.

US Road Sports, the leading authority in health and fitness event management, owns and operates many world-class destination events across the country that draw thousands of international participants including The ING Miami Marathon, the Publix Escape to Miami Triathlon, ,  and the Chicago Half Marathon. The organization has a strong track record of charitable support and, to date, has helped bring more than $86 million in positive impact on businesses, tourism and community wellness in the South Florida market alone.

To learn more about the Palm Beaches Marathon & Run Fest Presented by Publix and how to register, please visit: www.runpalmbeaches.com. Online registration closes on November 28, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST.  For general questions, please email: pbminfo@usroadsports.com. For sponsorship opportunities, please email sobert@usroadsports.com, and for Publix Health and Fitness Expo questions, please email PalmBeachExpo@usroadsports.com.

If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please call Linda Soper at (561) 835-9057 or email: linda@lindalanemarketing.

About US Road Sports: US Road Sports & Entertainment Group is a health and wellness company dedicated to the production of world-class endurance events. The mission of US Road Sports is to offer an unparalleled participant sports experience that showcases host communities and endures as a deeply valued local asset through events that are a part of the city’s culture, identity and brand. For each participant, US Road Sports strives to offer events that allow participants of all skill levels the opportunity to improve their physical and mental health and accomplish life-altering goals while having fun. US Road Sports provides sponsors and municipalities highly effective exposure to help maximize their presence and message in the community. 

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