FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

   Twin Cities in Motion Launches New Half Marathon, July 4, 2010
      Inaugural "Red, White & Boom" TC Half Marathon will also 
              include four-mile and kids distances

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (October 7, 2009) – Twin Cities in Motion is adding a 
half-marathon to it's line-up of offerings throughout the year of running 
events in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  "Red, White & Boom" TC Half Marathon is 
the first half marathon planned by the organization and was created to meet 
the growing interest in that distance and to offer runners a major event 
that can be included in holiday weekend plans surrounding July 4th.  

"Running is showing no signs of slowing as people continue to value health 
and fitness," said Twin Cities in Motion executive director Virginia Brophy 
Achman.  "We're thrilled to offer the new Red, White & Boom TC Half 
Marathon on July 4th and have seen interest in this distance supported 
through research the governing body of running has conducted as well as 
from our running community here in the Twin Cities."

A four-mile distance, as well as kids events, will be part of the morning, 
allowing walkers and runners of all ages and abilities to join in the 
festivities.  The national half-marathon is planned for the Minneapolis 
area surrounding Boom Island during the peak tourism season in the Midwest, 
giving families more opportunities to "Explore Minnesota". Visit 
mtcmarathon.org for more information.
   
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