FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Atlanta Track Club Acquires Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon
The Club is proud to continue the event's tradition in its 10th year
ATLANTA - December 15, 2015 - Atlanta Track Club today announced its
acquisition of the Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon from Life
TimeSM, The Healthy Way of Life Company. Ownership of the event
transitioned to Atlanta Track Club in a deal that was finalized in early
December ahead of the event's 10th anniversary, scheduled for Sunday, March
20, 2016. Included in the deal, Life Time's Athlinks, the world's largest
database connecting athletes and events, will stay on as a sponsor of the
event for the next five years.
"The Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon has become a tradition for
runners and walkers in the Southeast, and we are proud to continue that
tradition as we celebrate its 10th year," said Rich Kenah, Atlanta Track
Club's executive director. "We will work with Publix to build on the
event's strong heritage and continue the world-class experience
participants have come to expect from Atlanta Track Club."
Kimo Seymour, senior vice president of Life Time Events, is pleased to
transition the marathon to such an esteemed organization. He says, "We're
excited for the continued growth and success of the Publix Georgia Marathon
and look forward to supporting the race through our Athlinks portfolio of
services, including registration, timing and results hosting."
While the marathon and half marathon distances will take place as planned,
Atlanta Track Club has cancelled the Luckie 5K. All registrants of the 2016
Luckie 5K will be offered a full refund or an alternative race
registration. Atlanta Track Club is currently evaluating the marathon and
half marathon courses, and will announce any changes soon.
The Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon began in 2007 with more than
17,000 registered participants, making it one of the largest inaugural
marathon combo races in history. The event has since become a "True
Southern Tradition", appealing to beginner, committed and local elite
runners alike.
Online registration and more information for the Publix Georgia Marathon &
Half Marathon is available now at atlantatrackclub.org or
georgiamarathon.com.
About Atlanta Track Club
Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit committed to creating an active and
healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, Atlanta Track Club motivates,
inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. With
more than 24,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second largest running
organization in the United States. In addition to the AJC Peachtree Road
Race (peachtreeroadrace.org) - the largest 10K running event in the world,
the Atlanta 10 Miler and Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, Atlanta Track Club
directs more than 30 events per year. Through the support of its members
and volunteers, Atlanta Track Club also maintains a number of community
initiatives including organizing and promoting the Kilometer Kids youth
running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country
and track and field athletes through Atlanta Track Club's All-Metro
Banquets and supporting the Grady Bicycle EMT program. For more information
on Atlanta Track Club, visit atlantatrackclub.org
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