Marine Corps Historic Half Pre-Event Press Conference

Featuring Fredericksburg Mayor, Marine Corps Marathon Race

Director and Notable Attendees

When: Saturday, May 17 at 12:00 p.m.

Where: Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Who: Mayor Tom Tomzak, City of Fredericksburg
Rick Nealis, Race Director

Theresa Mannix, University of Mary Washington

Kathrine Switzer, Emmy-award winning TV commentator and author

Roger Robinson, Senior Writer for Running Times

Opportunities for: Event Preview

Media Credential Pick-up

Road closings information

Interviews

Background: The Inaugural Marine Corps Historic Half will be held on May 18, 2008 in Fredericksburg, VA and is the first time in Marine Corps Marathon history that the organization will hold a running event outside of traditional October race weekend. Known for a commitment to excellence and impeccable organization, the Marine Corps Marathon brings 32 years of planning experience to the creation of a new running event.

For media information, contact Beth Johnson, Marine Corps Marathon Public Relations Coordinator at (703) 432-1165, or Elizabeth.Johnson1@usmc.mil.