FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Little Rock Marathon Unveils 2017 Medals
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (12/16/16) - The Little Rock Marathon recently unveiled
its 2017 finisher's medals as it makes preparations for another sell-out
event, confirming the race is quickly reaching its participant limit.
The 15th Annual Little Rock Marathon Race Weekend, presented by the
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, is slated for March 4 - 5 in downtown Little
Rock and benefits Little Rock Parks & Recreation.
"For many years, the Little Rock Marathon medals have set a standard in the
marathon industry," said Gina Pharis, co-executive director of the Little
Rock Marathon. "Our medals are an extraordinary keepsake that celebrates
each participant's finish."
According to Pharis, the medal is a significant factor in the event's
growing popularity and sold-out races each year.
The 2017 family of finisher medals feature the "Runalicious" candy theme,
as well as the race director's "smooch." According to Pharis, the marathon
medal is 8 ½ inches, weighs more than 2 pounds, and features "one of the
largest spinners ever made."
The half marathon finisher's medal is 5 inches and weighs slightly more
than 11 ounces with a "giant" spinner.
Other events taking place during race weekend include the Little Rock
Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, presented by Heifer International, Little
Rock Half Marathon, presented by Baptist Health, the Little Rock 10K, the
Little Rock 5K and the Little Rockers Kids Marathon, presented by Delta
Dental of Arkansas.
The 2017 Little Rock Marathon is also sponsored in part by the Little Rock
Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Heart of Arkansas, Whole Hog Café-North
Little Rock, Premium Refreshment, Little Rock Marriott, Fence World, KARK
Channel 4, Crowne Plaza Little Rock, Pods Enterprises Inc., Golden Eagle of
Arkansas, Hatcher Agency, St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas, Rock City
Running, MedExpress Urgent Care, Gatorade, Go! Running, Dillard's Inc.,
Junior League of Little Rock, Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, and
Philips Healthcare.
Registration will be available online through 11:59 p.m. CST Feb. 24, 2017
or the race is sold out. A mail-in registration form is also available on
the registration page of the website or by calling race headquarters at
(501) 918-5359. Mail-in registration forms must be postmarked by Feb. 24,
2017.
To view the video of the 2017 finisher medals, click here.
For more information about deadline, details and the race, visit
www.littlerockmarathon.com.
About Little Rock Marathon
The mission of the Little Rock Marathon is provide a premier event open to
athletes of all abilities, while promoting a healthy lifestyle through
running and walking and raising money for Little Rock Parks & Recreation.
Since inception in 2003, more than $749,000 has been donated to Little Rock
Parks & Recreation. Little Rock Marathon Race Weekend is held the first
weekend in March each year and includes a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
run/walk, a children's mile and a free two-day health and fitness expo.
With an estimated $6 million in local spending annually, more than 127,000
individuals have participated in a Little Rock Marathon race, event, or
free training program. This has been achieved through school-based
programs, community outreach, partnerships with running/walking groups
across the country and passionate grass roots promotion.
About Little Rock Parks & Recreation
Little Rock Parks and Recreation oversees 60 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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