FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Little Rock Marathon Registrations Up 127%

Entry Fees Going Up On November 1

LITTLE ROCK, AR (October 26, 2011) – The 10th annual Little Rock Marathon,
presented by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, is well on its way to another
sell out according to race officials. With twenty weeks until race day,
registrations are up 127% as compared to the same timeframe last year.

The Little Rock Marathon, presented by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, will
be held March 3 & 4, 2012 in downtown Little Rock. The Little Rock Marathon
is a project of and benefits the Little Rock Parks & Recreation.

The registration boom is attributed to increased exposure of the race to
new athletes; continued positive word of mouth spread throughout the
international marathon community, and a strong training program.

Registration fees for the marathon and half marathon, which are among the
lowest in the industry, will be increasing after November 1 and it is
strongly recommended that interested athletes register soon. Registration
fees are as follows:

For more information about deadlines, details and the race, visit
www.littlerockmarathon.com or contact the Little Rock Marathon office at
501-371-4770.

About Little Rock Parks & Recreation
Little Rock Parks and Recreation oversees 57 developed parks and twelve
undeveloped parks totaling over 6,100 acres. In addition, the Little Rock
Parks & Recreation offers a wide-range of youth and adult recreational and
sports leagues, after-school and summer playground programs for children
ages 6-15, outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation and programs for
seniors. Funds raised will continue to support parks and recreational
programs for all ages. For more information about Little Rock Parks &
Recreation please visit www.lrpr.org.

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