Posted: August 26, 2005

Athletics: Subway to Provide Healthy, Fresh Meals to Marine Corps Marathon Volunteers

QUANTICO, Va. - (August 23, 2005) - The Marine Corps Marathon has announced Subway as the title sponsor for the 30th anniversary MCM volunteer program to be held Sunday, October 30, 2005 in Washington, D.C.

"Subway is very excited to participate in the partnership with the MCM," said Barbara Glaub Urban, VP Northeast Region MarketSmart Advertising for Subway. "I am thrilled we can help the marathon promote fitness and healthy eating in the community."

Subway will be providing food support for hundreds of civilian and Marine volunteers who help coordinate the MCM Runners' Expo on October 28-29 at the DC Armory and marathon day activities. Volunteers will be feasting on healthy and fresh sandwiches like savory turkey and veggie.

"I am pleased to welcome Subway as the title sponsor for the MCM Volunteer program this year," said Rick Nealis, MCM Race Director. "Volunteers help make the MCM run smoothly and this is one great way we can show our appreciation for all their hard work."

Volunteers are still needed to help at water stations, the hospitality areas, baggage tent, medical stations and information. Groups are welcome and encouraged. To volunteer for the MCM or for more information, visit: www.marinemarathon.com.

About the MCM
The sold-out 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.

About Subway
In December of 2001, Subway eclipsed McDonald's as the fast-food franchise with the most locations in the United States, with 13,247 Subways to McDonald's 13,099. Subway has been named the best franchise opportunity in all categories by Entrepreneur Magazine in its 2005 Franchise 500, an annual ranking of the top 500 franchise opportunities in the United States. What's more, Subway has been ranked first a record-breaking 13 times over the last 16 years. Subway holds several outstanding awards including the 2003 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Award in the Quick Serve Food Category, the 2002 "Gold Award" in Restaurants & Institutions "Choice in Chains" for best sandwich and bread, and the 2001 "MenuMasters Award" for "Best Menu/Line Extension" from Nation's Restaurant News for the Subway Selects gourmet sandwiches. Subway now has 23,823 locations in 83 countries. The company was co-founded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965, and is headquartered in Milford, Connecticut.