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After spending hours at the track watching the 2008 USA Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field in Eugene, Ore., this summer, track fans can retreat to the cool darkness of a movie theatre to take in the inaugural Running Film Festival, presented by Nissan and sponsored by TheFinalSprint.com and Running Times magazine.
"Everyone knows 'Pre,' 'Without Limits,' and 'Chariots of Fire,' but there are dozens of other movies and documentaries that runners will enjoy," said Adam Jacobs editor-in-chief of TheFinalSprint.com. "We created an event that brings together great films, talented directors, elite athletes, and people who simply love the sport. Movie makers have the chance to screen their films for appreciative audiences with entertainment that fits seamlessly with the spirit of Eugene 08."
Jacobs said that while the festival would include some world premieres, the core of the festival would be established running films like "The Long Green Line," "Spirit of the Marathon," "Run For Your Life," "Indulgence," "Run Like Hell," and "Showdown." The entire line-up will be posted at www.runningfilmfestival.com.
The dates for the festival will be July 3 - 5, and films will be screened at the University of Oregon's Columbia 150 venue. Jacobs said that the screenings were timed not to interfere with the events taking place at Hayward Field.
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