Press Release - Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon - 3/21/11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                        
             Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Approaches Sell-Out
Dodge announced as title sponsor, more than 28,000 runners and walkers 
expected
3rd annual race benefits the American Cancer Society
Registration online at Competitor.com

Seattle, WA - March 21, 2011 - There is a tradition quickly taking hold in 
the Pacific Northwest as the 3rd annual Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Seattle 
Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society once 
again nears a sold-out field. The race draws more than 28,000 participants 
each summer and will return on Saturday, June 25th, 2011.

The scenic race kicks off the Seafair summer series of events, and offers a 
running tour from Tukwila to Seattle. Runners will start at the Gateway 
Center in Tukwila, winding along beautiful Lake Washington with views of 
stunning Mt. Rainier, Seward Park and the Space Needle, before an exciting 
downtown finish at Qwest Field. Along each mile of the 26.2 and 13.1 mile 
courses, live bands will highlight the best of the area's renowned music 
scene while motivating and entertaining runners as they push through the 
distance. Participants will then join friends and family to celebrate at 
the finish line festival, complete with a beer garden and rockin' headliner 
concert outside Qwest Field.

Registration is available online at Competitor.com and is on pace to 
sell-out quickly. Anyone planning to run the full or half marathon is 
encouraged to sign up as soon as possible.

"It's a real testament to the success of the first two years of Rock 'n' 
Roll Seattle," said Zoe Griesbach, Event Director. "We're proud to see so 
many runners returning each year and we hope to continue to build on the 
excitement surrounding the event."

In 2011, Dodge will be the title sponsor of the event, showcasing its new 
line of Dodge vehicles throughout race weekend, including the new  2011 
Dodge Durango, Charger, Journey and Avenger models. Dodge brand vehicles 
will serve as pace cars on-course for the marathon and half-marathon and 
will be displayed at the Health & Fitness Expo presented by Power Balance. 
The Dodge Ride & Drive program will give the public the chance to test 
drive a brand new Dodge. For every test drive taken, Dodge will donate $20 
to a charity of the participant's choice. 

"At the Dodge brand, we are passionate about our products, and we're also 
passionate about living life to the fullest," said Ralph Gilles, President 
and CEO – Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "Running is a fun, energetic and 
healthy sport that reflects many of our own brand values, and participating 
in the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series is an excellent opportunity to expose 
our brand to the more than 1 million people who are somehow involved in or 
touched by the series."

The race benefits the American Cancer Society, through the fundraising 
efforts of DetermiNation athletes training to participate in the Dodge Rock 
'n' Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon.

For more information, including course maps and registration, log onto 
Competitor.com.

About Dodge

Dodge is a full line of cars, minivans and SUVs that are agile, daring, 
sensible and inventive. The brand is on a tear for the 2011 model year, 
redefining itself with six all-new or significantly redesigned new 
vehicles, introducing new lifestyle packages designed to better meet the 
needs of its customers, launching catchy new ads that have started 
conversations with owners and potential owners, actively participating in 
new events and sponsorships and developing relationships with its 
long-loyal enthusiast base, as well as reaching out to customers who want 
cars that leave them wanting more.

The Dodge product line includes the Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Dodge 
Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro 
and Dodge Viper SRT10®. Between the end of this year and early next, the 
brand will fill dealer showrooms with a vast array of new and updated 
products. The all-new Dodge Durango will lead the charge, followed by the 
all-new Dodge Charger and significantly revamped Grand Caravan, Journey, 
Avenger and Challenger. 

About Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Seattle

A Seafair signature event, the 3rd annual Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Seattle 
Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society will 
run from Tukwila to Seattle on Saturday, June 25, 2011. The race annually 
draws a sold-out field of more than  28,000 entrants, with live bands and 
cheerleaders interspersed along each mile of the scenic course. A two-day 
Health and Fitness Expo presented by Power Balance at the Qwest Event 
Center will kick off race weekend, featuring more than one hundred fitness 
retailers, exhibits and interactive clinics. The musical party concludes 
with a post-race concert, which is free and open to the community. For more 
information about the Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon, please visit 
Competitor.com or call (800) 311-1255.

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