FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Little Rock Marathon Unveils 2014 Medals
(Little Rock, Arkansas - January 2, 2014) - The Little Rock Marathon
recently unveiled its 2014 finisher's medals as it makes preparations for
another "sell out" event, confirming the race is quickly reaching its
15,000 participant limit.
The 12th Annual Little Rock Marathon Race Weekend, presented by the
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, is slated for February 28 - March 2 in downtown
Little Rock and benefits Little Rock Parks & Recreation.
"We have been fortunate to keep growing our race each year and selling out
before race day is a bonus," said Nancy Green, Race Chair.
"For us (the Little Rock Marathon), it is all about the medal," said Green.
According to Green the medal is a significant factor in the event's growing
popularity and sold out races each year.
"Athletes come from around the world to earn our medal when they cross the
finish line," said Green. "On race day, only a few athletes are crowned
winners. We want each of finisher to feel like a winner when they finish
and we put our medal around their neck. When it is all said and done, the
one thing so many finishers cherish is their medal. "
The 2014 family of finisher medals feature the "EPIC" super hero theme, as
well as the race director's "smooch." According to Green, the marathon
medal is 8 1/4 inches, weighs more than 2 1/2 pounds and features a custom
ribbon. It is the biggest medal the race has produced to date.
The half marathon finisher's medal is 4 inches and weighs slightly more
than 14 ounces.
Race weekend includes a two-day health and fitness trade show, the Little
Rock Marathon (presented by Windstream Communications), the Little Rock
Half Marathon (presented by Baptist Health), the Little Rock 10K (presented
by Whole Hog Café-North Little Rock), the Little Rock 5K Fun Run/Walk and
the Little Rockers Kids Marathon Final Mile (presented by Wild Winter
Country, the Little Rock School District and Today's THV).
To view pictures of the medals, please visit
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lxg98sp52gvq4kr/17KJgSjNjN.
To learn more about the events, sponsoring or volunteering, please visit
http://littlerockmarathon.com.
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