4TH ANNUAL FLORIDA GULF BEACHES MARATHON
June
26, 2002
February 16, 2003
Clearwater, florida
Summer Update
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NEXT YEAR'S DATE has been finalized for February 16. Consolidation of the
Hops Marathon (in Tampa) with the Gasparilla Distance Classic into one
weekend and a change of date to January 4 - 5, allows us to move our race
into February. By the way, it is scheduled for President¹s Day Weekend, so
you may be able to escape for a long weekend without using any vacation
days.
Our website has been completely updated to reflect the change of date.
EVENTS OFFERED: Once again, we are happy to offer three events - the full
marathon, the two-person relay (with each runner completing 13.1 miles), and
the 10K Race, which starts at mile 20 of the marathon course in Taylor Park,
Largo and proceeds to the finish line in downtown Clearwater.
PENCIL IN DECEMBER 15 for the inaugural Florida Gulf Beaches Half Marathon!
Though not fully permitted at this time, we hope to formally announce this
new event in late July. If permitted, start line will be along the Gulf
Beaches and will be run primarily along the marathon course, finishing in
Taylor Park. This will be a great race for runners seeking a shorter
distance
than the full marathon, or those preparing for our marathon, Hops or Disney.
Please check our website at http://www.FloridaMarathon.com for future
announcements.
REGISTER EARLY, SAVE MONEY! Early entry fees are $40 for the full marathon,
$60 for two-person relay teams, and $20 for the 10K Race until August 31.
Entry fees will increase on September 1 to $50 in the marathon, and to $70
for the relay teams. After January 1, entry fees increase again to $60 for
the marathon, $80 for the relay, and $25 for the 10K Race. After February
10,
entry fees will increase to $75 for the marathon, $95 for the relay, and $30
for the 10K.
PICK A NUMBER, ANY NUMBER . . . Everyone has a favorite or lucky number. As
a
further incentive to register early, we offer you the option to select your
bib number on a first come basis for the full marathon only. Pick your
favorite number between 25-1,000 and if it is available when we receive your
entry, it will be yours.
REGISTER ON-LINE through Active.com, accessible from our website¹s
registration page at http://www.FloridaMarathon.com or you can download an
entry form from the same registration page.
PLEASE VISIT www.marathonguide.com to read runner reviews of our marathon
at:
http://www.marathonguide.com/races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=769020120
Of all the marathons you can choose from, there is only one that combines a
fast, flat, scenic course showcasing Florida beaches and the waterfront
lifestyle with perfect weather for running and a winter vacation. No wonder
³Florida¹s only beach marathon² more than doubled in participation in the
last two years.
Hope to see YOU at our finish line celebration . . .
Chris Lauber, Executive Director
Florida Gulf Beaches Marathon
³Florida¹s only beach marathon²
http://www.FloridaMarathon.com
(727) 347-4440
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