We Are Going To Sell Out! Register By September 30 and Save!

The E-Road To Columbus!

Flavorful updates keeping you up-to-date with YOUR Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon on Oct. 18, 2009!

In this e-blast:

• Two Important Reasons to Register Now!
• Nominations Still Sought For Spirit Awards!
• Blog Post #12: Race Vocabulary Words
• Enjoy a 5K on Marathon Day!
• Help a Runner or Walker -- Volunteer!
• Partner Spotlight – Greater Columbus Sports Commission
• Words To Run By …

Two Important Reasons to Register Now!

There are several great reasons to register for the 30^th edition of the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon, but following are two time-sensitive ones:

1. We are close to selling out! The race is less than three weeks away, and we are in the home stretch of planning a great event, so what are YOU waiting for?
2. Register TODAY and save! If you register before Oct. 1, you will save $10 on the events. If you wait, you will have to pay $95 for the full marathon, $80 for the ½ marathon and $45 for the 5K.

Additionally, for those of you who have already registered and have questions about race transfer, race information changes or general registration, please send an email today (prior to Oct. 1) to registration@columbusmarathon.com. Due to the size of the field, we are requesting that you contact us by email only regarding these issues. Thanks for your cooperation!

Nominations Still Sought For Spirit Awards!

To us, everyone who competes in the Marathon or ½ Marathon is a winner, but some participants deserve special recognition. Do you know of someone in this year’s races who has overcome adversity or challenges? Nominate them for the annual Spirit Award! Nominations are due Oct. 2, and winners will be announced in early October. We honor these very special competitors each year – but need your help to make it a success!

Blog Post #12: Race Vocabulary Words

Intrepid ½ marathon runner and blogger Eric Motter recently posted a blog about Race Day vocabulary words. Check out his take on everything from Lemon Sublime Gu to Negative Splits. What vocab words do you associate with Race Day? We want to know!

Enjoy a 5K on Marathon Day!

The Step By Step Corporate Wellness Challenge is part of YOUR Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon Weekend, as a way to introduce people to a lifestyle of fitness and to keep those already active focused on staying healthy! Participants in the Challenge register with co-workers, members of their church, clubs, walking groups, etc., and can take part in the 5K, 1/2 marathon or full marathon. Team registration is easy! Visit www.stepbystepchallenge.com and get started! Are you or a potential team member already registered for one of the events? No problem. Just contact stacywalters@columbusmarathon.com or juliewilkes@columbusmarathon.com after you register your team name, and your participants will be moved to the team! Step up and be counted by taking part in the Step By Step Corporate Wellness Challenge!

Help a Runner or Walker -- Volunteer!

It takes more than 1,200 volunteers to put on such a monumental event and we would welcome any person or group to volunteer at the 30th Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon. We are looking for everyone from course marshalls to finish line volunteers. It's fun and easy! Register online here!

Partner Spotlight – Greater Columbus Sports Commission

In this issue of our e-newsletter, we give a standing ovation to the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. These folks have helped put our region on the map as a major sports community, and deserve your attention and applause! Learn more at www.columbussports.org.

Words To Run By…

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home." Matsuo Basho

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