FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

      
         Comcast Sportsnet And Marine Corps Marathon Present 
       "Start The Marine Corps Marathon At Your House" Contest 

               Lucky Winner Receives Once-In-A-Lifetime 
                Experience Surrounding 35th Annual Race

Bethesda, MD (March 18, 2010) - Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic, the 
region's premier source for television and online sports coverage, and the 
Marine Corps Marathon announced the return of the "Start the Marine Corps 
Marathon at Your House" contest, which offers fans the chance to win a 
series of unique experiences and special access surrounding the 35th Marine 
Corps Marathon.

On April 6, Comcast SportsNet and the Marine Corps Marathon, along with 
race mascot Miles, will visit the winner at their residence to celebrate 
the official beginning of the registration period, which opens the 
following day (April 7). During the visit, which will feature the set-up of 
the race's iconic starting line arch on site, the winning contestant will 
participate in a short training run alongside race director Rick Nealis, 
followed by post-run hospitality, including a massage.

In addition, the contest winner will receive two complimentary elite 
entries for the 35th Marine Corps Marathon, which will be held on Sunday, 
October 31, two tickets to the "Carbo Dining In" pasta buffet and party at 
the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on October 30, official Marine Corps 
Marathon merchandise and apparel and VIP parking on race day. The winner of 
the contest will also be featured on Comcast SportsNet.

The contest, now in its second year, is open for entry until April 1 by 
registering online at CSNwashington.com. All contestants must reside within 
a 50-mile radius of Washington, D.C.

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