US ROAD SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INVITES RUNNERS TO REGISTER FOR PALM BEACHES MARATHON & THE ING MIAMI MARATHON TO SUPPORT HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS
Portion of Race Entry Will Go Back to Sandy Hurricane Relief
PALM BEACH, FL (November 3, 2012) – US Road Sports & Entertainment Group, producer of many of the largest road races in South Florida and across the country, will donate $20 to hurricane relief and recovery efforts for each full participant who registers between November 4th and November 30th for the Palm Beaches Marathon and / or the ING Miami Marathon. Proceeds from each race entry will be split between the charity of New York Mayor Bloomberg’s choice and the American Red Cross for Hurricane Aid.
“This is an opportunity for the running community, renowned for its charitable efforts, to band together for the communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy. At US Road Sports we are concerned and committed to doing what we can to help the millions of Americans that are suffering from the effects of this storm. We want to provide the opportunity for athletes to register and run with a passion at one or both of these events and to know that they are making a difference by doing so,” remarked Peter Handy, Founding Partner , of US Road Sports.
Under new management from US Road Sports & Entertainment Group, the Palm Beaches Marathon & Run Fest’s activities have been expanded and will commence Friday, November 30th with a 5K and 10k race. There will be activities for the entire family throughout the weekend that promote a lifestyle of good health and fitness including races for youth and a two-day fitness expo. A new course for the December 2nd marathon and half marathon was revealed Friday. The coastal course will lead runners through some of the most scenic areas of Palm Beaches, including the island of Palm Beach.
The ING Miami Marathon set for January 27, 2013 is the centerpiece of the South Florida running community and has grown from approximately 11,000 participants to over 25,000 participants since US Road Sports has operated the race. The event is ranked as one of the Top 10 marathons in the country by Competitor Magazine.
US Road Sports, the leading authority in health and fitness event management, owns and operates many world-class destination events across the country drawing thousands of international participants. The organization has a strong track record of charitable support and has helped bring more than $86 million in positive impact on businesses, tourism and community wellness in the South Florida market alone.
About US Road Sports: US Road Sports & Entertainment Group is a health and wellness company dedicated to the production of world-class endurance events. The mission of US Road Sports is to offer an unparalleled participant sports experience that showcases host communities and endures as a deeply valued local asset 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 allow participants of all skill levels the opportunity to improve their physical and mental health and accomplish life-altering goals while having fun. US Road Sports provides sponsors and municipalities highly effective exposure to help maximize their presence and message in the community. For general questions, please email: pbminfo@usroadsports.com.