Early sell-out for Ottawa Half-Marathon
March 30, 2010
May 29-30 weekend shaping up to break attendance records
March 30, 2010, OTTAWA – Sending a clear signal that Ottawa Race Weekend is a leading spring-time destination for road race athletes, organizers announced Monday that registrations for its half-marathon distance had sold out.
“We are one month ahead of last year’s May 1st sell-out date,” said Jim Robinson, General Manager, Run Ottawa. “Considering the half-marathon field accommodates 10,500 runners, we’re taking it as an early sign that Ottawa Race Weekend 2010 will be another record-breaking year.”
With two full months to go before the first start gun is fired on the May 29-30 Ottawa Race Weekend, coveted spots in other race distances are also filling up quickly. The 4,500 limit in the marathon field is 73% sold, 66% of the 9,500 spots in the 10k race are spoken for, and registrations for other races are selling quickly.
“Ottawa Race Weekend appeals to racers because the course is flat, the weather is usually great, and our events are very well organized,” said Jim Robinson. “If you plan to run this year, don’t wait to register. We don’t expect available spots to last long.”
ABOUT THE OTTAWA RACE WEEKEND
The Ottawa Race Weekend, Canada's premier running event, combines competition, participation and fundraising to make a distinctive contribution to the health of the community. The 2009 Ottawa Race Weekend welcomed more than 32,873 participants in seven races, including the Ottawa Marathon. Run Ottawa, the organization behind the Ottawa Race Weekend, is run by a volunteer Board of Directors.
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For more information:
Susan Marsh-Marconi
Marketing and Communications Manager
(613) 234-2221
www.runottawa.ca
