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Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon - Celebrating 30 Years: Sunday Oct. 18, 2009

The FINAL E-Road To Columbus!

Our last electronic update before the 30th anniversary Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon on Oct. 18, 2009!

In this e-blast: 



Final Instructions Are A Click Away!

If you think running a marathon is difficult, try putting one on! There are a myriad of details, questions, tid-bits and whatnots to cover and last-minute things to do! That’s why the Final Instructions are so important! Click here to find out all the stuff you need to know to make YOUR Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon a great experience!

Race Day Spectator Information

It’s a hard job cheering on friends and family on Race Day, so we’ve put together a guide of sorts that gives information on everything from best places to watch to some special attractions and restaurants that are giving marathoners and their families special deals over marathon weekend and Race Day.

Are You In? Check Registrant List!

Nothing would be worse than showing up at the race expo to pick up your runner’s packet only to find out you weren’t registered for the marathon, ½ marathon or 5k, now would it? Click here to make sure you are all signed up!

Still Want In? Register!

The Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon is SOLD OUT and we have limited spots left in the 1/2 Marathon and 5K Corporate Wellness events. Online registration for the 1/2 Marathon closes at 11:59 pm EST tonight, so click here!

Spirit Award Winners!

Each year we honor a special group of participants for their “spirit” in overcoming adversity or challenges. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners, who will be recognized at a special VIP event this week. Click here (.doc) to see the list!

Technology Tools: Tweet My Time & Online Runner Tracking!

They won’t make you any faster, but we have some cool ways for people to stay linked to you as you take part in the 30th anniversary Columbus Marathon!

  • Tweet My Time - Participants in this year’s race can have reports on their progress automatically “tweeted” from five checkpoints along the course! These updates will include the athlete’s progress and estimated finish time, and can even be sent to FaceBook! Registered participants can sign up at TweetMyTime.com or at columbusmarathon.com
  • Online Runner Tracking – You can track your runner online here at each of the five checkpoints for the full marathon or three for the ½ marathon.

Spots Still Open In Corporate Wellness Challenge!


The Step By Step Corporate Wellness Challenge is designed 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. Registration is easy - visit www.stepbystepchallenge.com!

Volunteers Still Needed!


Not running but want to be part of this year’s event? We need you! Full details at  columbusmarathon.com/volunteers! 


Partner Spotlight – CASTO


In this issue of our e-newsletter, we say “thanks for YOUR support” to CASTO. a leading real estate organization specializing in commercial shopping, multi-family, and office/business properties! Learn all about this great Columbus-based company by visiting www.castoinfo.com

Words To Run By…


"It's not the will to win that matters - everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters."
- Bear Bryant
(Which begs the question: Are YOU prepared for the marathon, ½ marathon or 5k this weekend? Good luck to all!)

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