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Foot Locker offers prize package to "middle-of-the-pack" runners
SAN DIEGO, Calif., (April 19, 2007) - Foot Locker has begun its search for six marathon runners from San Diego county to compete in the Foot Locker County Challenge presented by Sugoi at the 10th anniversary annual Rock 'n' Roll Marathon on June 3, 2007.
Known as the "race within the race," The Foot Locker County Challenge is a unique program in which local Rock 'n' Roll Marathon runners, three men and three women, are selected to represent their communities within San Diego County at the race. The group of six will run the first half of the marathon as a team. At the 13-mile mark, each member of the team is free to break away from the pack, and the participant who finishes the marathon in the fastest time captures the title of Foot Locker County Challenge Champion.
The winner of the Foot Locker County Challenge will receive a prize package including a two-night at one of San Diego's finest hotels and an exclusive trophy from Tiffany & Co. All six participants in the Foot Locker County Challenge will receive VIP treatment throughout race weekend and will also receive exclusive Foot Locker County Challenge uniforms courtesy of Sugoi.
Registered runners living within San Diego County who expect to finish the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in an estimated time of 3:45:00 and 4:00:00 hours are eligible to complete a questionnaire about their running experiences and explain why they should be chosen to represent their community. Once the questionnaires are reviewed, a select group of applicants are interviewed via phone and in-person by a panel of Foot Locker and Elite Racing representatives.
Eligible applicants can register online at www.RnRmarathon.com. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2007.
The athletes will be introduced at an official Rock 'n' Roll Marathon press conference on Thursday, May 31, 2007. Participants will be featured on the regional broadcast of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon television show.
Rock 'n' Roll Registration Update
Now is the time to register for the 10th anniversary Rock 'n' Roll Marathon for $90 before the price increases to $100 on April 20, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is set to race through the streets of San Diego on Sunday, June 3 and online registration will close on May 25.
For more information and to register for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, visit www.RnRmarathon.com or call 800/311-1255.
About Foot Locker, Inc.
Foot Locker is part of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty retailer that operates approximately 4,000 stores in 20 countries in North America, Europe and Australia. Through its athletic group of specialty retail stores, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports, as well as its direct-to-consumer channel footlocker.com/eastbay, the Company is the leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel.
About the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Produced by Elite Racing, Inc., the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon will celebrate its tenth anniversary as a premiere event in San Diego attracting over 20,000 runners and 100,000 spectators to the area. More than $12 million will be raised for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® by 4,000 runners and walkers from Team In Training.
This year marks the 10th running of the original Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. Held the first Sunday in June, the 26.2-mile event is open to runners and walkers of all levels from novice to professional elite athletes. More than 40 live bands line the scenic course that passes a number of San Diego highlights. From the start line in Balboa Park to the finish line at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, participants are treated to everything from rock and reggae to blues and hip-hop. Adding to the excitement are more than 2,000 local high school cheerleaders competing in the "Spirit on the Course" competition.
For more information and to register for the tenth annual Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, log on to www.RnRmarathon.com or call Elite Racing, Inc. at 858/450-6510.
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