Posted: June 29, 2007

Athletics: 2007 Nike+ Women's Virutal Half Marathon Sunday, October 21, 2007

The Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco sold out in a matter of hours. Now Nike+ is giving you a chance to run with the 20,000 lucky participants by bringing a virtual race to your backyard. It's a half marathon race without a distinct course, run in any city and tracked by each participant's own Nike+ system (iPod nano, Nike + iPod Sport Kit and pair of Nike+ shoes). Each participant is responsible for selecting their own 13.1 mile course route and the time of day of October 21, 2007 they want to run. As long as each participant successfully runs and syncs 13.1 miles with their Nike+ system on October 21, 2007, they will be considered an official Nike+ Women's Half Marathon finisher. Nike+ You'll need the Nike+ system and a computer with online service to sync the information to. The Nike+ system consists of: an iPod nano, a Nike + iPod Sport Kit and a pair of Nike+ shoes. You can purchase any of these pieces by visiting www.nikestore.com. In addition to the system, you'll also need a Nike+ membership before you can successfully register for the race. For more information or to become a member, visit www.nikeplus.com. RACE DATE: Sunday, October 21, 2007 RACE LOCATION: Any city in the United States ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE: $45 until September 15, 2007. $55 on/after September 15, 2007. ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES: Saturday, October 20, 2007 INCLUDES: It's All About The Ladies! Official Finisher Keychain designed by Tiffany & Co. Nike Sport Essentials Finisher's T-Shirt in women's sizes Interactive female-specific virtual training program on www.nikeplus.com/runtogether Extraordinary "virtual" support and encouragement on www.nikeplus.com/runtogether Post-race celebrations and select NIKETOWN, Finish Line and Paiva stores nationwide NIKE + WOMEN'S MARATHON FAQ's: Click HERE to view FAQ's. TRAIN TOGETHER: Nike+ has developed an interactive female-specific 12-week virtual training program, specifically for those training for the Nike+ Women's Half Marathon. The program kicks off on www.nikeplus.com/runtogether on July 27, 2007. RUN TOGETHER: Nike+ encourages all Nike+ Women's Half Marathon participants to Run Together on race day. Select NIKETOWN, Finish Line and Paiva stores nationwide will host race-day activities to allow participants the opportunity to gather before and run together on race day. Visit the N+WM Forum in the "Community" section on www.nikeplus.com to find other women interested in running together. PARTICIPANT MAILINGS: After Nike+ has confirmed each participant's successful 13.1 mile sync on their nikeplus.com account, we will mail your Official Finisher Keychain designed by Tiffany & Co. and Nike Sport Essentials Finisher's T-Shirt to the mailing address you provide on the registration page. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Invite friends to Run Together! Click HERE to invite your friends, family and running partners to join you to Run Together on 10/21/07! Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest