Approaching a Sell-Out Field, Registration Fees to Rise on Dec. 10
Registration up 20% over last year for the ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon; registration fees rise on 12/10. Full Release
MIAMI, Dec. 1, 2008 – With less than nine weeks to the 2009 ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon (www.ingmiamimarathon.com), almost 10,000 runners have signed up for the event, an increase in registrations of nearly 20 percent over the same time as last year. The Sunday, Jan. 25 race is rapidly approaching its sell-out capacity of 15,000 racers. Runners heading to South Florida’s most popular distance event can save cash this holiday season by registering before Wednesday, Thursday, Dec. 10 when registration fees rise. The current registration fee for the full marathon is $90; the half marathon rate is $65 with rates rising after Dec. 10 to $95 and $70 respectively.
“We’ve seen increased demand and positive growth every year of this event,” said Gaby Pozo, general manager, ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon. “This year’s response reflects not only the vitality and vibrancy of the city, but of the community that supports each and every runner at this showcase event.” Adding to the race’s popularity are recent accolades including a selection by USA Today as a “Top Winter Destination Race” and a “Top 10 Races to Run” by Runner’s World magazine. In addition, the 2009 race has been selected as one of the events for Team Prevention Walk It! a training program with Prevention magazine.
Early registration offers cost savings and guarantees entry into the race. In addition, racers who sign up now receive regular race communications that include local training events, race weekend activities and race-related discounts. Registration for the seventh running of the ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon is available online at www.ingmiamimarathon.com.
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