Posted: May 8, 2006

Athletics: Team Spots Open for Running USA TREK 2007

Are you up for the challenge?

There are openings for prospective team members for the inaugural Running USA Trans-America Relay Engaging Kids (Running USA TREK), a competitive team relay race across the contiguous United States in the spring of 2007.

Interested endurance athletes are invited to apply by email to Ron Kramer at ronkramer@dmsesports.com before June 1, 2006. Participants will be expected to raise funds - 70% for the charity of their choice and 30% donated to Running USA for its children's programs.

In 2004, ten athletes completed TREK I from Pac Bell Park in San Francisco to the finish line of the Boston Marathon. They raised funds from sponsors and donations that covered expenses and contributed $300,000 to charities. It was the adventure of a lifetime and did untold good for worthy causes.

Now's the time to do it again at an even larger scale.

About Running USA TREK 2007
A fundraising endurance relay race across America between three teams is designed to focus continuous public and media attention on and support for:

* PE in schools, children's health and the fight against obesity
* Critical issues of children's health and family fitness and the need for a healthier America
* The Sport and Activity of Running

Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
www.RunningUSA.org.

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