Posted: March 23, 2006

Athletics: Marine Corps Marathon Website to Get New Look in Late March

QUANTICO, Va. - (March 21, 2006) - The Marine Corps Marathon website, MarineMarathon.com , will be getting its first major overhaul in three years, thanks to the help of partner The Active Network, MCM officials have announced. Set to launch in late March, the site will be completely revitalized with a convenient navigational design, more comprehensive information and added visuals for MCM alums, would-be marathoners and spectators.

The new site improves navigation of critical content including registration for the MCM, Healthy Kids Fun Run and newly announced MCM 10K. The updated design also keeps many visitor favorites including a searchable results page offering historical data, links to MCM merchandise and commemorative products, the Virtual Trainer and the how-to guide for race day spectators.

The MCM website has added new sections for runners and their families like the Visiting VA page for links to many great attractions, restaurants and shopping opportunities. Kids can visit the new Kids Run section to meet Miles, the MCM mascot, follow his kid-friendly links to other great health and fitness sites and even view his online photo album. Spectators can find out more about joining the new MCM Roar Corps and learn how to track their runner on race day.

"MarineMarathon.com will continue to offer MCM runners great services and information, but with a whole new look," explained Rick Nealis, MCM Race Director. "I hope the new site will help spread the MCM message of health and fitness to the community with a more appealing and user-friendly way."

Voted "Best Marathon for Families" by HerSports magazine, 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 31st Marine Corps Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2006. Rolling Registration opens on May 17, 2006 at noon EST. Visit MarineMarathon.com for more information.

Contact: Beth Cline, Marine Corps Marathon Public Relations Coordinator, (703) 432-1165 or Elizabeth.Cline@usmc.mil.

Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Services Director
385 Oak View Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 696-6232, fax (805) 967-5958
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
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