PASADENA, Calif. - (December 9, 2008) - Only in its second year, the Rose Bowl Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile Kid's Run has already gained national and international respect. In addition to representation from 22 different states, this year's race will include runners from Canada, American Samoa, Uganda and Germany. With an 8:00am start time on Saturday, December 13, the half-marathon will start and finish at the historic Rose Bowl, winding its way through the streets of Pasadena and along the trails of the Arroyo Canyon.
A challenging race for any runner, the half-marathon and 5K equals its difficulty with its beauty, using the spectacular hills of Pasadena as a backdrop. 5K runners can keep their eyes on the Rose Bowl as they travel around Brookside Golf Course, while half-marathoners will find themselves taking on one of the most stunning trail runs in the country.
Also included in the Rose Bowl Half Marathon is a post-race festival, hosted in the Rose Bowl Court of Champions. The stadium will be open for viewing while athletes enjoy a refreshing drink from the Michelob Ultra beer garden. Participants and their supporters will be treated to food, fun and music from the Andrew Jed Band as a reward for all of the morning's hard work.
President Jack Caress says of the event, "The Rose Bowl Half Marathon is one of our favorite events. The historic setting, the holiday season and the gorgeous Pasadena surroundings provide the perfect race-day atmosphere."
For more information or to enter, visit: PacificSportsLLC.com or call (714) 978-1528.
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
www.RunningUSA.org.
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