Posted: December 15, 2005

Athletics: New Denver Marathon(TM) Unveils Scenic Urban Course Highlighting Downtown Landmarks and City Parks

Race Organizers Open Online Registration January 10, 2006

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2005--The new Denver Marathon(TM) is excited to unveil today its spectacular route designed by Race Director Dave McGillivray and his Denver Marathon operations team that highlights the cultural diversity of Denver's communities by incorporating a mix of urban neighborhoods, shopping and restaurant districts, city parks and residential areas. The first race of its kind in Colorado, this world class marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 15, 2006.

The race course will start in front of the State Capitol, travels past many of Denver's major landmarks such as the Denver Public Library and the Denver Art Museum, loops through LoDo (lower downtown) including Larimer Square, Pepsi Center, Union Station and Coors Field, and winds through City, Cheesman and Washington Parks and their neighborhoods creating a community-wide celebration throughout the city. The final stretch will take runners down Denver's art district on Santa Fe Drive past the Museo de las Americas to the finish line and a post-race festival in Civic Center Park.

"Larimer Square is flattered to be included on the Denver Marathon course," said Margaret Ebeling, marketing director for Larimer Square. "Our shops and restaurants completely support this event and feel that the addition of the race to our district enhances our position as Denver's Main Street. This race is an exciting newcomer to the downtown landscape, and we fully extend our commitment to the Denver Marathon and its participants."

The course is flat and has little to no elevation change and will be certified by USA Track & Field as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Effective today, detailed course maps will be available online at www.denvermarathon.com.

"We are pleased to provide traffic control for the Denver Marathon course that will take runners through a variety of Denver's beautiful neighborhoods and communities," said Sergeant Steve Spenard, Special Events Unit of the Denver Police Department Traffic Operations Bureau.

Denver Marathon organizers also announced that online registration for runners will open at 7:00 a.m. MST, Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at www.denvermarathon.com. Runners will be able to register for the marathon, half-marathon, or a four-person marathon relay. The first 1,000 runners who register will save $15 on their registration fees, and those who register on January 10th will receive a free Denver Marathon technical t-shirt.

Registration fees for the marathon are: Early Bird, $70; Standard (thru August 31st), $85; Late Entry (After September 1st), $95; and Walk-Up at the EXPO (October 13-14), $105. Half-Marathon registration fees are: Early Bird, $50; Standard (thru August 31st), $65; Late Entry (After Sept. 1st), $75; and Walk-Up at the EXPO (October 13-14), $85. Marathon relay registration fees are: Early Bird, $125; Standard (thru August 31st), $140; Late (After Sept. 1st), $160; and Walk-Up at the EXPO (October 13-14), $200.

About Denver Marathon(TM)

The new Denver Marathon(TM) is owned and operated by Run Denver, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Experience Sports, LLC -- a sports marketing and management company. Run Denver was created to develop an annual Denver marathon and half marathon that will bring a world-class running experience to the Denver community and economic and social vitality to the metro Denver area. For more information, please visit www.denvermarathon.com.