Salt Lake City Marathon Sets 2006 Date for June 3
New Half-Marathon to Be Added to the Bike Tour, 5K and IHC MaraFit Kids Fitness Program and 1K

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Posted Thursday, 29 September, 2005

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Organizers of the third annual Salt Lake City Marathon have announced that the entire weekend of events is being moved to Saturday, June 3, 2006. An all new half-marathon will be added to accommodate those runners that want to participate, but may not be ready for a full marathon or for those training for late summer or fall marathons. Online registration is available at SaltLakeCityMarathon.com or by calling (801) 412-6060.

Organizers have set June third for the 2006 race date only after a myriad of criteria had been carefully examined, including coordination of all municipalities along the course, 30 years of weather history, the availability of public safety support, accessibility of the convention center, sufficient hotel vacancy, race schedules both locally and around the country and outdoor training time prior to the race.

An early June date had always been the ideal choice, but has just become available. Devine Racing Chairman Chris Devine said, "we remain committed to producing one of the finest running events in the country and showcasing the finest Salt Lake City for locals and visitors alike."

Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson stated, "The addition of the new half-marathon is a welcome bonus to the entire weekend of fitness events for the citizens of the valley. This race truly showcases the best of Utah to all our visitors, brings our local community together in a very healthy way and has a very positive impact for Salt Lake City, bringing over $4 million visitor dollars into our community this year."

Online registration is open and is expected to fill quickly. Early registration for the race is only $70 for the marathon, $45 for the half-marathon, $35 for the Bike Tour and $25 for the 5K before January 2, 2006. Group discounts are available for 10 or more registering at the same time (mail in only).

The marathon website - SaltLakeCityMarathon.com - has easy-to-use registration forms, training information, travel and accommodation links, special stories and photographs from the previous years. In addition, participants can find course maps and details on the entire weekend of festivities.

The Salt Lake City Marathon is certified and sanctioned through USATF and a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The 26.2 mile scenic downhill course makes it an appealing run for a wide range of entrants. Entry classes include Open, masters and wheelchair divisions and will have 17 age divisions. Runners' times will be clocked by a state-of-the-art chip timing system.

The race is run in partnership with the Utah Sports Commission and benefits the Huntsman Cancer Institute. IHC sponsors the MaraFit Kids' Fitness Program and 1K. The 5K is presented by The Salt Lake Tribune and Wild Oats. Other sponsors include Gatorade, Clif Bar and Walgreens.

For race information, contact Greg Reid, Race Director at (801) 412-6060.

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