FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

          Amherstburg's Run for Hereos Marathon Medal Design is a 
                  Historical Keepsake Worth Running For.

AMHERSTBURG, Ontario, June 5, 2012-The World Alzheimer's Day Run For Heroes 
Marathon (RFH Marathon), the official run commemorating the war of 1812 
Bicentennial celebration between Canada and the United States, has released 
the medal design that successful racers will receive upon completion of 
their race.

The medal design features the official logo designed by the 1812 Committee 
of the Southern First Nations Secretariat. This logo was designed after 
much consultation and research. Both the British and American flag are 
tattered and surround the Eagle Staff. The South West was considered a 'no 
man's land' following the Battle of the Thames and throughout the war; both 
sides experience gains, victories, loses and defeats. The Eagle in the 
centre honours the roll the First Nations had in the entire conflict and 
especially in the South West. The overarching blue circle reminds us that, 
surrounded by water, the highways of 1812, our region was integral in the 
transportation of the goods, information and armies in the war. The medal 
is adorned with a full colour sublimated ribbon and depending on the 
distance completed, is gold, pewter, bronze or a smaller version of the 
gold.

"Medals are something that interest most runners, whether they keep them in 
a box or proudly on display, a well-designed medal is always a hit at race 
expos where runners go through booths selecting what their next race will 
be" says Chris Uszynski, race director and founder of the run. Uszynski 
notes "Each runner in every distance will receive the six-coloured 
commemorative medal at the finish line." 

The Event

The RFH Marathon features a Boston Qualifier full marathon, half-marathon, 
10k, and 5k race.

September 22, 2012: 5K race at 10:30 a.m.
September 23, 2012: Marathon and Half Marathon at 7:15 a.m. with the 10K at 
8:00 a.m.

Proceeds of the race go to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor Essex for 
Caregiver Programs www.alzheimerwindsor.com

Runners are asked to raise money through pledge forms and donations.

More information and registration can be found online at 
www.runningflat.com.

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