NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 12, 2016
Contact: Jeff Bollig, Director of Communications
Office (913) 764-1050, Cell (913) 449-1635, jbollig@olathe.org
Garmin Marathon registration open; Early-bird rate ends Oct. 16
OLATHE, Kan. – Registration for the 13th “Garmin Marathon — in the Land of Oz” has opened with a special early-bird discount rate for the event to be conducted April 16, 2016 in Olathe.
Those who sign up prior to Friday, Oct. 16 can register for the full marathon for only $70, the half for $65 and the 10K for $30. Rates increase to $85, $65 and $35, respectively after the deadline. There will also be the kids “Munchkin Run” that is free of charge to participants. The link for online registration is: https://garminmarathon.ticketsocket.com/
Produced by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, the City of this year. The race will be run in the northwest area of the city with the start/finish line at the new Embassy Suites and Convention Center at Ridgeview Road and Kansas Highway Olathe, and Olathe Conventions & Visitors Bureau, the Garmin Marathon will have a different look 10. The routes will be announced in the near future.
“We are excited to once again host the Garmin Marathon,” said Kelly Peetoom, vice president, Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It has a reputation for being fun, well-run and one that attracts runners from almost every state in the Union. It promises to be an enjoyable day for all, thanks to the support from presenting partner Garmin International and the City of Olathe.”
For more race details and registration, visit www.garminmarathon.com, email marathon@olathe.org or call Chris Gaeddert, race director at 913-764-1050.
About the Olathe Chamber of Commerce
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in Johnson County and the second largest chamber in the Kansas City area. It was the first chamber in the state to receive Five-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – a designation obtained by only 1 percent of the nation’s chambers. Its vision is to be the voice of business that advances the economic well-being and quality of life in Olathe. Its mission is to foster a progressive community through inspired leadership, balanced economic growth, highest educational opportunities and responsive government to ensure a quality family business environment. Visit at www.olathe.org.
About the Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a division of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and works in conjunction with the City of Olathe to promote awareness about our community. Olathe is the home of big city adventures and small town escapes.
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