FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Franciscan Health Returns to Carmel Marathon for 10th Year
as Presenting Sponsor
Multiyear agreement includes medical race support, training resources
CARMEL, Ind. (January 26, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/-CRRG Events
announced today Franciscan Health will return to the Carmel Marathon
Weekend in a multiyear agreement. The long-standing partnership, first
activated in 2014, will again recognize the full marathon distance as the
Carmel Marathon Presented by Franciscan Health. In addition to medical
support, Franciscan Health will provide online training resources for race
participants in the lead-up to this year's 13th annual event held on
Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Carmel, Indiana.
Franciscan Health is a 12-hospital health system which includes clinics,
home health services and doctors serving Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan
Health Carmel, a three-story hospital along the marathon course, includes
growing primary care services, surgical services, neuroscience services, an
outpatient infusion clinic, imaging, and labs. In addition, the Franciscan
Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel, which opened in April 2022, offers a
full spectrum of care for musculoskeletal conditions as well as Franciscan
ExpressCare urgent care.
"We're thrilled to have Franciscan Health back for 2023 and beyond," said
Todd Oliver, race director for the Carmel Marathon Weekend. "This year will
be their 10th year on board, and it's truly reassuring to have a partner
like Franciscan Health on your side on race day. With their large footprint
in Carmel and overall presence in the Midwest, I know they are a name our
participants can trust whether they are training or out on the race
course."
"The Carmel Marathon is a well-known event and sets the pace in promoting
health, wellness and athleticism in the Midwest," said Sharon Annee,
Administrative Director of Orthopedics and Neurosciences for Franciscan
Health Central Indiana. "Franciscan medical experts and athletic trainers
will be on hand to assist participants every step of the way in the year's
event."
The Carmel Marathon Presented by Franciscan Health attracts runners from
around the country to compete for a cash prize purse and enjoy a boutique
race experience with all the benefits of a large-scale event. The marathon,
a USATF certified course, has been named to FindMyMarathon.com's list of
Top 50 Boston Qualifying Races five times.
In addition to the Carmel Marathon Presented by Franciscan Health, the
Carmel Marathon Weekend has the support of presenting sponsors with the
Indiana Spine Group 10K and Indiana Members Credit Union 5K. The event also
includes a half marathon distance.
For more event information, please visit CarmelMarathon.com.
About the Carmel Marathon Weekend:
The 13th annual Carmel Marathon Weekend on Saturday, April 8, 2023 will
feature a full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K, as well as a marathon
relay. The Carmel Marathon Presented by Franciscan Health Carmel is the
second largest marathon in Indiana and the largest running event in the
city of Carmel. The event offers a fast course (certified Boston Qualifier)
through the popular Indianapolis suburb of Carmel, Indiana. To learn more,
please visit CarmelMarathon.com.
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