Atlanta – October 18, 2011: The Publix Georgia Marathon’s streakcontinues. US Road Sports, owners and operators ofthe race, announced the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has awarded theevent the 2012 Southern Region Marathon Championship. This marks the fifth consecutive year the Atlantaevent has earned state or southern region championship honors. The race received RRCA Georgia MarathonChampionship Race honors in 2008, 2010 and 2011, and RRCA Southern RegionMarathon Championship honors in 2009. The Publix Georgia Marathon willtake place on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at 7 a.m. EST, at Centennial Olympic Parkin downtown Atlanta.
“When assessing a race, we look atwhat a race should provide to runners competing for Southern Region MarathonChampionship honors,” said RRCA Georgia State Representative Mark Ward. For the fifth consecutive year, the RRCA hasdeemed the Publix Georgia Marathon deserving of a championship title. Earning this award, while solidifying Publixas its title sponsor, speaks highly of the race and personnel involved.”
“We are excited to receive thisprestigious honor from the RRCA with the Publix Georgia Marathon being selectedas the Southern Region Marathon Championship Race in 2012,” said US Road Sports& Entertainment Group’s CEO GregLaird. “We are privileged to havethe RRCA recognize our tireless efforts with this championship distinction, andwe know the race would not receive this recognition without the dedication ofthe runners and volunteers who make the event a great experience for everyoneinvolved.”
The PublixGeorgia Marathon & Half Marathon have become an annual March tradition fordistance runners since 2007. More than18,000 runners participated in last year’s events, and US Road Sports continuesto offer participants many reasons to return in 2012. Participants will receive a customizedrunning tech shirt, a finisher’s medal, and a Publix drawstring goodiebag.
The26.2-mile and 13.1-mile courses willtravel through metro Atlanta’smost interesting and historic areas, including the Sweet Auburn district, Inman Park, Decatur, Druid Hills, Virginia-Highlandand Midtown areas. Along the way, runners will pass landmarks, including theKing Historic Site, CarterCenter,four college campuses and Piedmont Park.
PublixGeorgia Marathon race weekend will also provide participants a chance toreceive health and fitness tips and purchase running gear at the Publix GeorgiaMarathon Health & Fitness Expo held at the Georgia World Congress Center onFriday-Saturday, March 16-17. For more information, or to sign up, visitgeorgiamarathon.com.
About US Road Sports: US Road Sports & Entertainment Group is a health and wellnesscompany dedicated to the production of world-class endurance events. Themission of US Road Sports is to offer an unparalleled participant sportsexperience that showcases host communities and endures as a deeply valued localasset through events that are a part of the city’s culture, identity and brand.For each participant, US Road Sports strives to offer events that allowparticipants of all skill levels the opportunity to improve their physical andmental health and accomplish life-altering goals while having fun. US Road Sportsprovides sponsors and municipalities highly effective exposure to help maximizetheir presence and message in the community.
About RRCA: The Road Runners Club of America is the oldest and largestorganization in the US dedicated todistance running. The RRCA is dedicatedto supporting the growth of grassroots running clubs, training programs, andrunning events while promoting the common interests of runners throughout the United States.