FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              Contact:  Liz Caldwell
                                                             Stone Ward 
                                                             (501) 604-6148

                Deadline Extended For Marathon Relay Teams 
                     Mayor To Host Lunch for Winners 


LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (April 22, 2003) – The deadline for relay teams 
to register for the Little Rock Marathon has been extended through the May 
4 race day, with the winning teams to be treated to lunch by Little Rock 
Mayor Jim Dailey. 

Dailey, a relay participant, issued a challenge Tuesday to 
businesses, clubs and groups to form a two-person or four-person relay team 
to complete the 26.2-mile course. 

"I challenge corporations and other groups large and small to show 
your city pride by entering a relay team," Dailey said. "With the teams 
already registered and more signing up every day, this first-time event is 
already a success." 

Dailey said lunch for the winners of the two-person and four-person 
teams will be at a Little Rock restaurant at a date and time to be 
determined after the race. 

Each team member must complete their leg of the relay and 
individuals may participate on one team only. There is no limit to the 
number of teams a group may enter. 

The relay covers the same course as the Marathon. Each relay 
exchange area will be a mini finish line with a medal ceremony and photo 
finish. 

The Little Rock Marathon and Marathon Relays will benefit Little 
Rock Parks and Recreation and the Arkansas Chapter of the Arthritis 
Foundation. 

To register, or for more information, call Little Rock Parks and Recreation 
at 371-4770, or visit the Web site at www.littlerockmarathon.com.


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