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Publix Georgia Marathon Focuses on Southeast Runners with New Elite Program – Program increases prize purse by 50% for 2011 race
The new program will increase the overall prize purse from $11,500 in 2010, to $17,250 in 2011, a 50% increase, and offer separate prize schedules for legal residents of Georgia, legal residents of the southeastern U.S. and overall participants. According to the program's specifications, eligible runners will have the opportunity to win prize money from all three categories.
"The new elite program is a product of our vision to improve the overall running experience for this year's Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon," said race director, Jeff Graves. "The majority of our runners come from Georgia and surrounding states. We decided it was time to reward these local competitors with separate prize money and provide incentives that will make the field more competitive on a local level."
Elements of the program include complimentary race entries given to the first 20 male and female marathon qualifiers, as well as for the first 10 male and female half marathon qualifiers. Competitors who wish to reserve a spot in the first start corral will be required to submit a documentation of their qualifying finish time at a USATF certified race on or after Saturday, January 1, 2009.
Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon Elite Program- 1st Start Corral Qualifying Times
Publix Georgia Marathon
Men's Division – 2:30:00
Women's Division – 3:00:00
Publix Georgia Half Marathon
Men's Division – 1:15:00
Women's Division- 1:30:00
Prize money will be awarded to the top three male and female open marathon finishers, as well as to the top two male and female masters marathon finishers in each of the three prize schedules.
Half Marathon prize money will be awarded to the top two male and female open finishers in each of the three prize schedules as well. For more information on specific prize money, additional details on the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon Elite Program, or to register for the race visit www.georgiamarathon.com
The Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon is owned and operated by US Road Sports & Entertainment Group who recently announced the signing of Publix to be the new title sponsor of the now called Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon. The race will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2011.
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.
