FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Registration Opens Thursday
for 2009 Community First Fox Cities Marathon Festival of Races

APPLETON, WI – Registration will open on Thursday for the 2009 Community
First Fox Cities Marathon Festival of Races on September 19-20, 2009.
Events include the Community First Fox Cities Marathon, Kimberly-Clark Half
Marathon, Appleton Papers 13.1 mile Walk, Orthopedic & Sports Institute
Relay Marathon, Time Warner Cable 5k Run/Walk, and Guardian Kids Fun Run.
Interested participants can register online at www.foxcitiesmarathon.org
plus a printable form is also available for anyone who wants to mail in
their registration. Participants should note new deadlines this year, with
the lowest prices on most races only available until April 30.

Printed brochures will be available soon and anyone interested in receiving
one can contact the Community First Fox Cities Marathon office by calling
(920) 882-9499 or email at .

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon provides a health-focused weekend
of six events for any age or ability. With over 6,100 participants in
2008, the 19th annual event is set for September 19-20, 2009. As a 501(c)3
non-profit organization, the Fox Cities Marathon partners with area
charities and donates any proceeds to area non-profit organizations. Visit
www.foxcitiesmarathon.org for more information.

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