TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —The Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon announced today that Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) has signed on as a presenting sponsor for the 2017 race event. This vote of confidence from one of the Capital City’s most prominent and revered organizations is an example of the outstanding community support that will make the 43rd running the best in the race’s history.
“Our city is a wonderful place to live happy and healthy, and that is thanks to organizations like Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare,” said Ely Rosario, race director for the Tallahassee Marathon. “When we begin to look for partnerships that will help us take our race to the next level, we look for organizations with similar missions. We share a hope to inspire strength, endurance and health in our city.”
“Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare is proud to be a Presenting Sponsor for the 43rd Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon,” said said Warren Jones, TMH vice president and chief communications officer. “Tallahassee Memorial’s vision is to lead our community to be the healthiest in the nation. The Tallahassee Marathon is a vital health activity in our community and we look forward to working with them to make it a great experience for all athletes.”
The 43rd Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon courses span 26.2 miles and 13.1 miles respectively. The race will feature aid stations, chip timing and other conveniences for runners taking on these distances. An expo event will take place on Feb. 4, 2017, and a finish line festival will take place following the race, both hosting vendors, keynote speeches and giveaways.
The race is presented by Gulf Winds Track Club, and benefits the Hang Tough Foundation. Gulf Winds Track Club was founded in 1975. The club hosts a full schedule of races throughout the year on road, track, and trail, from a 50-meter dash to a 50-mile run. Gulf Winds Track Club and its members also support other running and fitness related activities and events in the community.
The Hang Tough Foundation is the charity partner for the 2017 Tallahassee Marathon. Hang Toughs’s mission is to be a physical, mental, and financial reprieve for families with children experiencing illness or special needs. Their programs are designed to provide support, hope and encouragement to clients during their journey.
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ABOUT TALLAHASSEE MARATHON
The 43rd annual Tallahassee Marathon will be held February 5, 2017. Beginning in 1975 with just two participants, the marathon is now a well-known and eagerly anticipated event in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee. The half-marathon began in the 1980s. Continuing with the new courses introduced during the 2016 event, Tallahassee marathon and half-marathon routes highlight local landmarks and parks and run through neighborhoods and business districts. For more information, visit http://ift.tt/2atS60h.
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