Triangle Running Group

sent via email this morning:

Event Newsletter
September 6, 2007

As a registered participant in the November 10 SunTrust Richmond Marathon, NTELOS 8k or
Richmond Times-Dispatch Kids Run, you are receiving this e-newsletter to let you know about this year’s event.

Free Course Tours Provided

As America’s Friendliest Marathon, we are excited to provide FREE marathon course tours to our runners and their family and friends. Members of the Richmond Road Runners Club will be leading bus tours of the SunTrust Richmond Marathon course on Friday, November 9. All buses will depart from the James Center Atrium located on Cary Street next to the Omni Richmond Hotel, site of the race expo/packet pick-up. The first bus departs at 11:30 am with the final bus departing at 3 pm. Seating is limited and we usually fill up most buses so sign up today at www.richmondmarathon.com to guarantee your spot.

Trying for a PR? Take Advantage of a Pace Group

Trying to qualify for Boston or set a PR? The Richmond Road Runners Club is proud to offer Pace Teams for the 2007 SunTrust Richmond Marathon. There are two ways to join a Pace Team for accomplishing your finish time goal:

1. Visit our website and use the online form;
2. Visit the Richmond Road Runners Club booth at the Race Expo for details and to sign up!

We’ve Got the Best Place for Friends and Family to Watch the Marathon

The SunTrust/NBC 12 Party Zones make it real fun and easy for friends and family to support marathon runners along the route. Located near miles 7, 13 and 19.5, the SunTrust/NBC 12 Party Zones feature live music, refreshments, giveaways and an on-air personality. There’s no better way to watch the marathon – especially for our out-of-town visitors not familiar with the Richmond area – then to drive from the start and hit each party along the way and still have time to make it back to the finish. For a complete list of locations and driving directions from one party to the next, please visit our web site at www.richmondmarathon.com as race day approaches.

UPS Bag Check Available to all Participants

On race morning, UPS will provide a bag check for your gear at the starting line. Look for the UPS trucks at the intersection of Broad and 8th Street. Volunteers will be on hand to help you clearly mark you bag with your race number. Once you have finished the marathon, you can pick up your bag at the Finish Line Festival in Shockoe Slip where the UPS trucks will be parked at 13th and Cary Streets – a few blocks from the finish line.