New title sponsor and new excitement for the Olathe KS road race
OLATHE, Kan -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its title sponsorship of the Garmin Marathon, formerly the Oz or Olathe Marathon organized by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. The Garmin Marathon, In the Land of Oz, is an event for runners and walkers of all levels and ages that promises a wickedly fun race experience. Events include a 5K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon and Kids Fun Run.
"We are thrilled to be working with the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and City of Olathe to bring our expertise within the running world to help make this event even more successful," said Jon Cassat, Garmin's vice president of communications. "From the time runners arrive at our world headquarters at the crack of dawn on race day, to when they head home after completing the marathon, half-marathon, 5k or kids marathon - we want to make sure this is an experience they will not soon forget."
Whether it is lifetime runners looking for a USATF certified fast, flat and fun Boston- qualifying course or treadmill joggers looking to scratch another item off their bucket list in the half marathon – The Garmin Marathon, In the Land of Oz has something for everyone. The race takes place on Saturday, April 21, 2012 where it will start and conclude at the Garmin headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. Mark your calendars and register today and get more race details at Garmin.com) in the first part of the year. Keep an eye out for additional details and exciting news about the 2012 Garmin Marathon, In the Land of Oz.
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About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and Forerunner are registered trademarks and Garmin Connect are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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