Post by Fat Rabbit Racing on Feb 24, 2006 6:30:28 GMT -5
For Immediate Release Feb 23, 2006
For More Information, Contact:
Sarah Irvin 614-443-4565
COLUMBUS MARATHON BOARD SELECTS NEW TEAM TO DIRECT 2006 COLUMBUS MARATHON
Fat Rabbit Racing to produce Oct. 15 event; 2006 Columbus Marathon Board announced
(COLUMBUS, OH) - The Columbus Marathon's board of trustees has selected Fat Rabbit Racing as its race management team for the Columbus Marathon. The 2006 Columbus Marathon marks the 27th running of the event and is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 15.
"Fat Rabbit Racing has a reputation for generating fresh ideas and we look for their input to benefit all racers - first-timers, Boston qualifiers and 'back-of-the-packers' – well into the future," said Cynthia Lazarus, president of the Columbus Marathon board of trustees. "We are confident Fat Rabbit Racing will uphold and enhance the Columbus Marathon’s tradition of excellence as one of the top marathons in the United States.”
Fat Rabbit Racing (www.fatrabbitracing.com), founded in 2001, has quickly gained a reputation for producing exciting nationally and internationally recognized multisport events – triathlons, duathlons, aquathlons, and other races. Fat Rabbit Racing, featuring the experienced event management team of Scott Weaver, Craig Thompson and Jeff Glaze, provides endurance athletes from all levels and experience a menu of quality events each year. Scott Weaver will assume the role of executive director of the 2006 Columbus Marathon.
Cynthia Lazarus of YWCA Columbus will lead the 2006 board of trustees along with James R. Burke, Nationwide; John R. Gall, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P.; Philomena M. Dane, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P.; Linda Logan, Columbus Sports Commission; Stephanie May, Casto; Roger P. Sugarman, Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter; Keith DeVoe III, DesignGroup, Patty Harris, Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks; and Bill Burns, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P.
The Columbus Marathon was one of the 20 largest marathons of the 314 conducted in the U.S. in 2005, according to MarathonGuide.com. Nearly one-in-five finishers (18.4 percent) qualified for the Boston Marathon.
The popularity of marathons throughout the U.S. surged this past year, with more than 382,000 finishers, a 5.9 percent increase from 2004. The flat, fast track the Columbus Marathon offers makes the race a popular choice for beginners or professionals, Lazarus said.
“A lot of people come here for the first time and are impressed with Columbus’s unmistakable charm as well as the beauty and pace of our course,” Lazarus said. “Add in the many entertainment choices downtown Columbus offers them and members of their family and it’s easy to see why such national exposure has been given to the Columbus Marathon.”
The Columbus Marathon is presented by Nationwide and Discount Drug Mart. Last year’s race featured approximately 5,000 marathon runners, walkers and wheelchair racers; 700 relay teams; 1,500 volunteers and tens of thousands spectators. Visit www.columbusmarathon.com for more information.
For More Information, Contact:
Sarah Irvin 614-443-4565
COLUMBUS MARATHON BOARD SELECTS NEW TEAM TO DIRECT 2006 COLUMBUS MARATHON
Fat Rabbit Racing to produce Oct. 15 event; 2006 Columbus Marathon Board announced
(COLUMBUS, OH) - The Columbus Marathon's board of trustees has selected Fat Rabbit Racing as its race management team for the Columbus Marathon. The 2006 Columbus Marathon marks the 27th running of the event and is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 15.
"Fat Rabbit Racing has a reputation for generating fresh ideas and we look for their input to benefit all racers - first-timers, Boston qualifiers and 'back-of-the-packers' – well into the future," said Cynthia Lazarus, president of the Columbus Marathon board of trustees. "We are confident Fat Rabbit Racing will uphold and enhance the Columbus Marathon’s tradition of excellence as one of the top marathons in the United States.”
Fat Rabbit Racing (www.fatrabbitracing.com), founded in 2001, has quickly gained a reputation for producing exciting nationally and internationally recognized multisport events – triathlons, duathlons, aquathlons, and other races. Fat Rabbit Racing, featuring the experienced event management team of Scott Weaver, Craig Thompson and Jeff Glaze, provides endurance athletes from all levels and experience a menu of quality events each year. Scott Weaver will assume the role of executive director of the 2006 Columbus Marathon.
Cynthia Lazarus of YWCA Columbus will lead the 2006 board of trustees along with James R. Burke, Nationwide; John R. Gall, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P.; Philomena M. Dane, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P.; Linda Logan, Columbus Sports Commission; Stephanie May, Casto; Roger P. Sugarman, Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter; Keith DeVoe III, DesignGroup, Patty Harris, Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks; and Bill Burns, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P.
The Columbus Marathon was one of the 20 largest marathons of the 314 conducted in the U.S. in 2005, according to MarathonGuide.com. Nearly one-in-five finishers (18.4 percent) qualified for the Boston Marathon.
The popularity of marathons throughout the U.S. surged this past year, with more than 382,000 finishers, a 5.9 percent increase from 2004. The flat, fast track the Columbus Marathon offers makes the race a popular choice for beginners or professionals, Lazarus said.
“A lot of people come here for the first time and are impressed with Columbus’s unmistakable charm as well as the beauty and pace of our course,” Lazarus said. “Add in the many entertainment choices downtown Columbus offers them and members of their family and it’s easy to see why such national exposure has been given to the Columbus Marathon.”
The Columbus Marathon is presented by Nationwide and Discount Drug Mart. Last year’s race featured approximately 5,000 marathon runners, walkers and wheelchair racers; 700 relay teams; 1,500 volunteers and tens of thousands spectators. Visit www.columbusmarathon.com for more information.