Spirit of the Marathon – Encore Presentation Thursday, February 21

Due to popular demand, "Spirit of the Marathon" will be shown in select movie theaters nationwide a second night on Thursday, February 21. More than a sports event, "Spirit of the Marathon" follows six runners' journeys including 2004 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor as they prepare for and ultimately face the challenge of the 2005 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.

The poignant and acclaimed documentary will be shown at more than 200 AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA Inc., Goodrich Quality Theaters, Marcus Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group movie theaters through NCM's Digital Broadcast Network.

Tickets for the Encore presentation are available at presenting theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of presenting theater locations, please visit the website (theaters are subject to change).

Runners and non-runners alike will enjoy a "Behind-the-Scenes" featurette that includes interviews with the director and producers, dramatic race footage, as well as a Q&A session with Olympians and Team Running USA teammates Deena Kastor and Ryan Hall in a 2008 Olympics preview.

"Spirit of the Marathon" is the collaborative effort of three-time Academy Award winner Mark Jonathan Harris, Telly Award winner and marathon runner Jon Dunham and producer / marathoner Gwendolen Twist.

MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Leggett, Spirit of the Marathon (Land of the Gods LLC), (213) 625-1801 or mleggett@calico1880.com

Source: www.runningusa.org