2010 Glass City Marathon Announces New Race Course
The 34th annual Glass City Marathon is pleased to announce its new major event sponsors, The University of Toledo and WTOL-Channel 11. In addition, the 2010 Glass City Marathon will feature a new race course designed to be the best and fastest course in the Midwest. Join us Sunday, April 25, 2010 to experience the new course, new venue, and an amazing experience at the University of Toledo campus.
The 2010 Glass City Marathon Presented by the University of Toledo and WTOL-Channel 11 race course will wind through quaint and eclectic neighborhoods, beautiful Metroparks trails and the picturesque University of Toledo campus all designed to showcase the area’s most popular points of interest. Several water stops along with medical services will be offered along the race course. The 2010 Glass City Marathon will offer a race experience designed for the entire family offering multiple races to fit every level of participant including a marathon, half marathon, 5-person marathon relay, 5K and two kid’s races. Dave’s Performance Footgear is the official training team for the marathon and half marathon with registration kicking off on Saturday, Nov 14 at Wildwood Metropark. The training runs will begin in December and will provide heart rate coaching and support to help you accomplish your goal.
The Glass City Marathon has established a partnership with the Great Lakes Center for Autism as its benefitting non-profit charity to “Give Autism the Boot One Mile at a Timeâ€Â. A portion of the proceeds received from the Marathon and its family of races will benefit the remarkable work of the Great Lakes Center for Autism. The Great Lakes Center for Autism works within the community to promote awareness of Autism as well as collaborates with community partners to provide programming, services, and support for those affected by autism. In the past 4 years, through the Give Autism the Boot campaign, the GLCA has distributed $300,000 to 16 local organizations that serve families affected by autism.
The Marathon weekend will promote health and wellness for the entire family. In conjunction with the Marathon and its family of races, a Wellness and Fitness Exposition will take place at Savage Arena on Saturday April 24, 2010, from 10am-7pm. Packet pick up for the Glass City Marathon Presented by the University of Toledo and WTOL-Channel 11 will be available at the Expo where you can also browse through the many wellness and fitness exhibitors, receive a free pre-race massage, and pick up last minute running supplies. Beverages, snacks and the traditional awards ceremony will be held following the race in Lot 10 at the University of Toledo behind the Glass Bowl. Cash and prizes will be awarded to the top 5 male and female finishers overall and in 14 age categories.
Discounted early bird registration for the 2010 Glass City Marathon is now open to the first 6,000 entrants until 12/31/09. Normal and late registration is available until April 24, 2010. No registrations will be accepted on race day. For more information and to register on line visit: www.glasscitymarathon.org.
The Glass City Marathon Presented by The University of Toledo and WTOL-Channel 11 is brought to you by Metroparks of the Toledo Area, Dave’s Running Shop, Asics and Team in Training and is produced by the Toledo Roadrunners Club. The Toledo Roadrunners Club is a private 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that organizes several local running events and supports camaraderie through friends who share a lifestyle of fitness enthusiasm. For more information regarding additional Toledo Roadrunner events, please visit www.toledoroadrunners.org.
Press Release Contact Name: Scott Carpenter
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Metroparks of Toledo Area
Website or Link: www.metroparkstoledo.com
Organization Address: Toledo, OH