FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                    contact: 972-235-2513
                                                  lewis.george@mellew.com


        The Texas Marathon debuts March 28, 2004 in the shadows 
             of the historic Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas

        The first marathon in the world to offer prize money for 
               the marathon spectators and water stations
                       
The Big D Texas Marathon scheduled for March 28, 2004 will start and finish 
in the Texas State Fair grounds in the shadow of the historic Cotton Bowl. 
The Event will also feature two and four person relay teams and a 5k.  

The Big D Texas Marathon and Relays will be offering over $5,000 in prize 
money to the water aid stations and spectators. The first prize for 
spectators will be $1,000.00. Event Director, Lewis George, states, "After 
running a dozen marathons, my biggest gripe was I could never get enough 
distractions to help me run 26.2 miles and forget how tough it was. I am 
hoping that The Texas Marathon will be the wildest and most entertaining 
marathons ever. 

The Big D Texas Marathon is also pleased to announce that all runners 
running the full marathon will have their full names boldly printed on 
their bib number. Marathoners must be registered by March 15, 2004 to 
receive the bibs. " We feel that this is great new way to make the marathon 
more interesting for the runners. The personalized bib number is a memento 
worth keeping and it allows spectators on the course to encourage people 
personally."

Complete Details and online registration is available at 
www.texasmarathon.com

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