Posted: March 23, 2007

Athletics: Inaugural Subway Eugene Marathon Kids' Run Reaches Area Youth

EUGENE, Ore. - (March 15, 2007) - Interest in the Subway Eugene Marathon Kids' Run continues to grow among area youth. Kids have two options, either to track their progress over 26.2 miles or just to participate in the final event. Either way, they get the thrill of being able to race the last portion of the marathon course with Subman, crossing the finish line next to Auzten Stadium. "Our goal is not only to address personal fitness, but to build self-esteem and confidence through goal setting and teamwork. We are very excited about the interest among area youth who are coming out to participate. We hope to see 300 to 400 kids competing and having fun on marathon Sunday," said Subway Eugene Marathon Kids' Run coordinator Jill Roblin. The inaugural Subway Eugene Marathon will be held Sunday, April 29, 2007. The marathon course will begin in front of famed Hayward Field and ends adjacent to the University of Oregon's Autzen Stadium, taking runners through Eugene and Springfield on city streets and bike paths, and along the Willamette River. Live music along the marathon and half-marathon routes and at the finish will help motivate runners and entertain by-standers. The music-filled family event will also include half-marathon and 5-kilometer runs. For more race information or to register go to: EugeneMarathon.com Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director (805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016 Ryan@RunningUSA.org www.RunningUSA.org. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest