Posted: October 12, 2006

Athletics: Thanksgiving Traditions Take To The Streets With Turkey Trots Across The Country

Thousands Participate in Local Celebrations by Signing up at www.Active.com SAN DIEGO, CA – October 11, 2006 – Amongst the lavish meals and nail-biting football games, Turkey Trots have become a part of Thanksgiving traditions. Throughout the months of October and November, Active.com (www.Active.com) offers a one-stop shop for interested participants to search, learn about and register online for Turkey Trots in their communities. Simply visit www.active.com/turkeyto search amongst the more than 100 events to find your perfect Turkey Trot and start, continue or renew this Thanksgiving tradition. Turkey Trots not only provide a way to be physically active around Thanksgiving, but many of the races also raise money for causes or charities and provide participants with the option of donating online at the time of registration through ActiveGiving™. Give thanks for Turkey Trots by searching for a local listing at www.active.com/turkey and be a part of the tradition. About The Active Network, Inc. The Active Network, Inc., based in San Diego, Calif., provides application services technology and marketing access to community service organizations, and is a leading online community for active lifestyles. The company's application services help organizations increase efficiency and reduce the cost and complexity of daily administration. The technology automates and streamlines information collection, activity registration, facility reservation, tee time reservations, pro-shop management, membership and fundraising management, payments and cash handling, customer service response and Web content management. The company delivers marketing access through integrated marketing and consumer promotions that provide leading brands direct access to active consumers. Organizations can also access marketing services that promote community use of online services as well as marketing partnership programs that create additional revenues for organizations through new services for the public. Through the company's Web properties, www.Active.com, www.eteamz.com and www.ActiveGolf.com, The Active Network provides consumer services and resources that support participation in healthy lifestyles. The Active Network serves organizations and participants in multiple markets throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, please visit www.TheActiveNetwork.com or call 1-888-543-7223.

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