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Press Release – May 10, 2010 Fresno, CA – The Directors of the upcoming Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon are reporting that registrations are up 200% over last year, which sold out weeks prior to the November event. The directors credited the surge of registrations to the event's huge success last year, as well as the announcement of brining the Ultra Marathon Man Dean Karnazes to Fresno as their guest speaker. The organizers along with Dean’s help have added a 50K Ultra to the Marathon event, which sold-out the first 100 spots almost immediately. “It created such a buzz that we are contemplating opening it back up for a final 100 participants July 1st.", commented Race Director Mike Herman. The Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon, Half Marathon and 2-person Half-Marathon Relay will take place on November 7, 2010 in Fresno and Clovis California, hence the Two Cities Marathon. There will be a 2-day Health and Fitness Expo on November 5th and 6th with Dean speaking and motivating the field of participants at the Saturday ALL YOU CAN EAT Pasta Dinner. Marathon and Half Marathon runners will be competing for a $10,000 prize purse sponsored by Fresno’s Heald College. “This is a fast course where records can be broken and runners can qualify for the Boston Marathon”, said Herman. Participation has grown from 3,000 to 7,000 in just three short years. The director’s goals are to make this event one of the nations finest and most recognizable marathon, with participation reaching 10,000 by year 2012. Press Release March 22, 2010 Director Mike Herman said “Runners who have run a marathon in the last 2 years and can keep a 10 minute pace for the first 4.8 miles have a chance to be one of the lucky 100 who get to register for the Ultra and run with the Ultra Marathon Man himself, Dean Karnazes”. The Ultra Marathon man will be the guest speaker at the SPOC Health and Fitness Expo’s “All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner” Saturday November 6th. He will also be on hand to sign books, answer questions and then on race day Dean will lead the newly added Ultra Marathon. “The 2008 and 2009 events sold out and we expect another sell out of our 7,000 participant limit in 2010”, says Herman. Entries are already 200 percent of where they were last year at this time. Athletes can now register for the 2010 Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon, Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon at www.RunFresno.com . For more information visit www.runfresno.com or email twocitiesmarathon@yahoo.com Press Release – February 14, 2010 Fresno, CA – The Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon has announced Ultra Marathon Man Dean Karnazes will be joining the field of marathon runners at the start-line come November 7, 2010. Dean who was named the “Fittest Man on the Planet” by Men’s Fitness Magazine and named one of the top 100 most influential men in the world by Time Magazine will be testing the field of 7,500 participants between the marathon, half marathon and 2 person half marathon relay. The Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon takes place on November 7, 2010 in Fresno and Clovis California, hence the Two Cities Marathon. There will be a 2-day Health and Fitness Expo on November 5th and 6th with Dean speaking and motivating the field of participants at the Saturday All you can eat Pasta Dinner. Past participants are the number one promotional partners of our event. “Word of mouth is a mighty strong advertiser” says Mike Herman, Director of the event. “We’re told by new registered runners that they heard this was the best marathon around and they are registering to find out why”. “If you don’t put on an exceptional event you’re not going to get this kind of response”.
MarathonGuide.com Press Release January 1, 2010 Fresno, Ca - Registration opens January 1st for the November 7th 2010 Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half in Fresno, CA. Athletes can start registering for the 2010 Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half Marathon January 1, 2010 at www.RunFresno.com . Dick Beardsley had this to say about the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon- “The Directors of the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon really know how to put on a first rate quality race! I'm very fortunate to travel and speak at a lot of races across the country, but believe me when I say, this race is one of the best events I have ever been at! Every aspect of the race was top notch. The expo, pasta dinner, packet pick up, and the course is beautiful and the hospitality is second to none”! With the 2008 and 2009 sell out field the organizers for the 2010 Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon have increased the field limit to 7,000 and expect to sell out again in 2010.Again in 2010 Michelob Ultra will be hosting the Michelob Ultra Half Marathon and the Michelob Ultra Beer Garden. For more information visit www.runfresno.com Press Release – Fresno, CAFor immediate release – July 9, 2009 Get Ready! It’s Coming!With the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Michelob Ultra Half Marathon along with the 4 Person EECU Relays taking place on November 8th, participants have only four months to get ready."Even if you have never completed a mile, you can do this!" Says race director Mike Herman.The Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half has partnered with several experienced training groups for participants needing a little boost to get ready for either the Full or Half Marathon."There are many high quality, low priced training programs out there." Says Herman; the training groups that have partnered with the event are:
To contact one of these groups, log on to www.RunFresno.com and go to the training tab.
Published on Marathonguide.com June 1, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Children's Hospital added as a Eye-Q's Two Cities Marathon's Charitable partner Fresno CA - The race Directors of the 2nd annual Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon is pleased to announce the addition of Children's Hospital of Central California as one of the races official Charities for 2009. "We are very excited to add Children's Hospital as one of our Charities", stated Mike Herman, one of 5 Directors of the event, "After working with Childrens and their great staff, I was very impressed how much they have embraced our event and how many volunteers and eventual participants they will bring to our November race. I have always heard of the extraordinary commitment that all of the employees show at Children's Hospital but to see it first hand is very impressive." Mr Herman said. Children's Hospital has now been added to other local notable charitable groups such as Hinds Hospice, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Make-a-Wish and M.A.S.H. (Medical Aid Supplying Hope). The Directors are hoping as their field continues to grow so will their contributions donated by participants. 100% of the participant donated amount go directly to their Charity of choice. The event, as an added incentive, gives participants that donated a special pair of red shoelaces that simply states, "I GAVE - Two Cities Marathon". Published on Marathonguide.com May 1, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Michelob Ultra sponsors Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon & Half
Published on RunFresno.com on 04/24/09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - "We are excited to announce that Medical Aid Supplying Hope (MASH) has been selected as one of our official event charities for 2009. The money raised through their training programs has benefitted less advantaged clinics and hospitals all over the world. Please see their amazing work and accomplishments on RunFresno.com CHARITIES page." Directors Two Cities Marathon
Published in Marathon Guide.com on 4/13/09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
Prize Purse Increased for 2009 Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon & Half Marathon Fresno, CA- California's San Joaquin Valley's Largest Marathon, Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half, announces the raising of their 2009 prize purse to $10,000. To attract national runners the directors elected to double the prize purse to $10,000 for the 2009 event, which takes place on November 8th, 2009. Along with the prize purse increase the directors also increased the 2008 sold-out field from 3,000 to 5,000 in 2009. "If early entry is any indication the event will sell out again in 2009", says Executive Director Mike Herman. Besides the prize purse, a revised course will make a much faster course for 2009, making it much more attractive for elite runners and anyone wanting to PR or qualify for Boston. The cities of Fresno and Clovis will be welcoming participants from around the world and are looking forward to showing off what the area has to offer. For more information go to www.RunFresno.com
Published in MarathonGuide.com 1/15/09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration is Now Open for the 2009 Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon & Half (FRESNO, CALIF.) -Registration is now open for the second running of the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half. The event, scheduled for November 8, 2009, sold out in 2008 and if early registration is any indication the 2009 event will sell out as well. The legendary Dick Beardsley will be on hand at the "all you can eat" pasta dinner November 7. Please join Dick as he recounts his many humorous and touching stories of his "life on the run". Dick will also be available at the 2-day Health and Fitness Expo signing and selling his best selling books including "Duel in the Sun" (one of America's greatest marathon stories with Dick Beardsley and Alberto Salazar), as well as "Dick Beardsley Staying the Course" a runners toughest race. To enter the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon or Half go to www.runfresno.com or in person at Sierra Running Company located at Friant and Fort Washington avenues in Fresno. |
