Registration has Surpassed 30,000 for the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon‏

March 10, 2010 In this issue: Chicago Marathon Registration has Surpassed 30,000 Run on Behalf of a Charity Join Us at the Shamrock Shuffle 8K and Health & Fitness Expo Online Poll: What’s Your Favorite Running Movie? Charity Spotlight: American Cancer Society Chicago Marathon Registration has Surpassed 30,000 Registration for the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon has surpassed 30,000 and is quickly approaching the participant capacity of 45,000. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hit the streets for the 33rd running of the Chicago Marathon on October 10, 2010 – 10/10/10! Click here to register now. Your participation in the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will directly benefit youth running programs in Chicago. Two dollars from each entry, along with a dollar-for-dollar match by Bank of America, will be donated to benefit Chicago-based youth running initiatives. Run on Behalf of a Charity Make your Bank of America Chicago Marathon experience more meaningful by running on behalf of a charity at the 2010 event. In 2009, a record 8,500 runners dedicated their marathon to a cause greater than themselves, and together they raised nearly $10 million for 123 charitable causes. As a result, the impact of the Chicago Marathon is felt around the world, and no place more significantly than in the local communities that host this great event. Many charity programs offer marathon training programs, social events and fundraising assistance. All charities offer the opportunity to connect your marathon experience to a great cause. Click here for additional information about the Chicago Marathon charity programs and the more than 130 organizations that are currently building teams. Join Us at the Shamrock Shuffle 8K and Health & Fitness Expo The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is fast approaching! The annual rite of spring in Chicago and kick-off to the running and racing season is set for Sunday, March 21 in Grant Park. The 2010 event will feature a record field of 36,000 participants, as well as the traditional Post-Race Party in Grant Park with live musical by local favorite Maggie Speaks. Registration for the 8K run has closed, but the Post-Race Party is open to the public. The Shamrock Shuffle 8K will be preceded by the two-day Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Health & Fitness Expo at Chicago’s Navy Pier on Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20. Stop by to check out the latest in running footwear, apparel and accessories, and shop for some new running shoes and apparel to get you on the road to the Chicago Marathon! The Shamrock Shuffle Health & Fitness Expo is free and open to the public. Click here for more details. Online Poll: What’s Your Favorite Running Movie? There’s nothing more inspirational than a good running movie! Go to chicagomarathon.com to vote for your favorite. Chariots of Fire Endurance Fire on the Track Prefontaine Running Brave Spirit of the Marathon Without Limits Don’t see your favorite listed? Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/ChicagoMarathon to join the conversation and name your favorite running flick. Charity Spotlight: American Cancer Society Starting in 2001 with just 14 charities, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon has grown to a record 123 charities in 2009 and shows no signs of slowing down through the selfless efforts of the running community and the hard work of our affiliated non-profit organizations. In total, Chicago Marathon participants have raised nearly $60 million through the Charity Program – an impact that extends well beyond the finish line. In the build-up to the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we will feature some of our long-time as well as new and exciting charity partners in our Charity Spotlight. This month, we start with the American Cancer Society DetermiNation, which actually got its start at the 1996 Chicago Marathon. Click here for more. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon Thanks Its Official Sponsors! Chicago Event Management P.O. Box 2784 Chicago, IL, 60690-2784, United States To remove yourself from receiving further e-mails from this mailing list go here to Unsubscribe, or go here to change your User Profile