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Press Release - Los Angeles Marathon - 11/9/09

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
     Los Angeles Marathon Unveils Stadium to Sea Course for 2010
       Dodger Stadium, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive among famous 
     LA landmarks; new route for 25th edition expected to be fast

LOS ANGELES - (November 9, 2009) - Los Angeles Marathon officials have 
unveiled the detailed 2010 route that, for the first time, takes runners 
from Los Angeles downtown area all the way to the scenic coastline. The new 
Stadium to the Sea course, starting at Dodger Stadium, will wind its way 
through Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica on the 
way to a picturesque finish in front of the Pacific Ocean. 

Along the way, runners will pass signature sites, including El Pueblo de 
Los Angeles (the city's birthplace), Los Angeles City Hall, the Capitol 
Records Building, the Kodak Theater (home of the OscarsĀ®), the Sunset 
Strip, historic Route 66, Rodeo Drive and the Santa Monica Pier.

The course, which trends downhill and loses roughly 400 feet start to 
finish, is expected to be among the fastest courses in LA Marathon history. 

"We are thrilled to see such a great response to the Stadium to the Sea 
route," said LA Marathon President Russ Pillar. "We designed this iconic 
course with runners in mind, and expect it will quickly make the Los 
Angeles Marathon a 'must run' among the world's major marathons. We 
encourage runners to register early to get under the cap and ensure they're 
part of this very special event."

Already, runners are signing up at unprecedented levels, and organizers 
intend to cap the number of participants at 25,000. Even before the course 
announcement, registration was running more than 75 percent ahead of the 
2007 pace, the Marathon's biggest year to-date with more than 24,000 
participants. As course details circulate, organizers anticipate another 
wave of sign-ups. Marathon officials encourage runners who have not yet 
signed up to do so online at: www.lamarathon.com

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa saluted marathon organizers and the 
neighboring cities for collaborating on the new route. "Since taking over 
the marathon, Frank McCourt and his team have led a successful effort to 
deliver a route that highlights what makes Los Angeles the premier city in 
the world. With the collaboration of our friends in West Hollywood, Beverly 
Hills, Santa Monica and the Veterans' Administration, we are truly excited 
to host an event that showcases the best Los Angeles has to offer."

Race organizers worked hard to find a runner-friendly route that would be 
unique among the world's leading marathons. It is also a route that ties 
together the four cities and many communities along the way. Hundreds of 
thousands of spectators are anticipated for this grand event - the 25th 
running of the Los Angeles Marathon. 

"With 131 days to race day, it's not too late to start training," said LA 
Marathon Director of Training Rod Dixon. Dixon is a former New York City 
Marathon winner and 1972 Olympic medalist. "As a runner, this will be one 
of the most exciting courses in the world. There is still ample time to 
train and participate in the 2010 marathon, and the time to sign up is now. 
For both veteran runners and first-timers, this is the year to run the LA 
Marathon."

The Los Angeles Marathon inspires athletes and connects communities. With 
thousands of volunteers, tens of thousands of participants and hundreds of 
thousands of spectators along the route, the Los Angeles Marathon, a 
Running USA Founding Member, is one of the largest organized road races in 
the country. For more information including the new course map, visit: 
www.lamarathon.com

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