FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
                  A New Marathon Race is Coming to Mississippi -- 
                the 2013 Mississippi River Marathon in Greenville.

This February 9th 2013 the Mississippi River Marathon will open its course 
to a full and half marathon event. This will be the first full marathon in 
the Delta.

Race Directors, Christopher Marsh and Bretton Wall, were Teach For America 
corps members teaching at Lakeside High School in Lake Village, AR when 
they came up with the idea of starting a marathon. The Mississippi River 
Marathon's purpose is to motivate community members to take control of 
their health through proper exercise and diet. It's no secret that many 
within the South struggle with heart disease, high blood pressure, 
diabetes, and other diseases caused by obesity.

Race Director, Christopher Marsh, said: "Were hoping to motivate community 
members to take control of their life by setting a goal that is just within 
their reach, while at the same time provide funding to a social movement we 
are passionate about."

That is why the Mississippi River Marathon has committed all excess 
proceeds from the event to be donated to the public charity Teach For 
America in furthering its cause of providing all children in the 
Mississippi Delta with an excellent education.

Runners will experience circling North America's largest ox-bow lake (Lake 
Chicot), passing the location of the first recorded night flight by Charles 
Lindbergh, proceeding through historic downtown Greenville Mississippi, and 
crossing the famous Mississippi River. This will give runners the unique 
opportunity of completing a marathon by running through two different 
states.

Race Director, Bretton Wall, said "This will be an unforgettable race day 
experience that we're sure you'll want to come back to year after year. Not 
only will beginning runners get the chance to run for a great cause, but 
experienced runners can qualify for the Boston Marathon because our course 
will be USATF (United States of America Track and Field) certified."

The Mississippi River Marathon is looking for runners, volunteers, and 
sponsors to participate in it's events. If you or anyone you know are 
interested in participating you can register by visiting the marathon's 
website at www.mississippirivermarathon.racesonline.com and or follow its 
facebook page at www.facebook.com/mississippirivermarathon.

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