PALM BEACH, FL
(November
3, 2012) - US Road Sports &
Entertainment Group, producer of many of the largest road races in South
Florida and across the country, will donate $20 to hurricane relief and
recovery efforts for each full participant who registers between November 4th
and November 30th for the Palm Beaches Marathon and / or the ING
Miami Marathon. Proceeds from each
race entry will be split between the charity of New York Mayor Bloomberg’s
choice and the American Red Cross for Hurricane Aid.
“This is an opportunity for the running community, renowned
for its charitable efforts, to band together for the communities impacted by
Hurricane Sandy. At US Road
Sports we are concerned and committed to doing what we can to help the millions
of Americans that are suffering from the effects of this storm. We want to
provide the opportunity for athletes to register and run with a passion at one
or both of these events and to know that they are making a difference by doing
so,” remarked Peter Handy, Founding
Partner , of US Road Sports.
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 30th with a 5K and
10k race. There will be activities for the entire family throughout the weekend
that promote a lifestyle of good health and fitness including races for youth
and a two-day fitness expo. A new course for the December 2nd
marathon and half marathon was revealed Friday. The coastal course will lead runners through some of the
most scenic areas of Palm Beaches, including the island of Palm Beach.
The ING Miami Marathon set for January 27, 2013 is
the centerpiece of the South Florida running community and has grown from
approximately 11,000 participants to over 25,000 participants since US Road
Sports has operated the race. The event is ranked as one of the Top 10
marathons in the country by Competitor Magazine.
US Road Sports, the leading authority in health and
fitness event management, owns and operates many world-class destination events
across the country drawing thousands of international participants. The
organization has a strong track record of charitable support and has helped
bring more than $86 million in positive impact on businesses, tourism and
community wellness in the South Florida market alone.
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. For general questions, please email:
pbminfo@usroadsports.com.
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