Marathon organizers anticipate sellout
This article was published February 9, 2010 at 3:15 p.m.
A total of 200 registrations are left for the full Little Rock Marathon, while 400 are left in the half-marathon, race officials announced Tuesday.
According to Gina Marchese Pharis, Co Executive Director of the Little Rock Marathon, both races will fill up by the weekend based on current registration trends.
The registration cap was established in 2008 to ensure a safe, quality race experience for all participants.
The eighth running of the Little Rock Marathon and companion races will be Sunday, March 7 in downtown Little Rock. The Little Rock 5K Fun Run/Walk and the Final Mile of the Little Rockers Kids Marathon will be Saturday, March 6t in downtown Little Rock. The Little Rock Marathon benefits Little Rock Parks & Recreation.
“Each year we have had a nice increase in participation from the previous year and we are excited that we will continue that trend,” said Pharis. “Our team works tirelessly to make sure every athlete’s experience is unforgettable. We put on a quality event; our volunteers are the epitome of true southern hospitality; the City of Little Rock rolls out the red carpet for our athletes, and we give the world’s largest marathon finisher’s medal."
Race officials are preparing for 9,000 participants and 25,000 spectators race weekend.
On line registration is available through midnight CST on February 26, 2010 or until the registration cap has been reached at www.littlerockmarathon.com. Paper registration forms must be postmarked by February 26, 2010, but are strongly discouraged as the race may have filled prior to receipt of the form.
Prior to race day, there is a free two-day health and fitness expo on March 5–6 in the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock.
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