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Media Release - Blue Nose Almost Go TimeDate: 05/13/09 Author: MEDIA RELEASE Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon - Almost "Go" Time! Wednesday, May 13, Halifax, NS - Close to 9,000 runners and walkers set to giv'er on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 for the sixth annual Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon. Approximately 3,500 youth will set the tone for an exciting race weekend when they lace up for the Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run on Saturday, May 16 at 11:00 a.m. With improved race routes and a major increase in participants, the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon will kick off on Sunday, May 17 starting at 9:00 a.m. and is sure to be an exhilarating experience for runners, volunteers and spectators. Media Accreditation Media must be accredited to gain access to the Red Zone. Accreditation badges can be obtained in advance by contacting David Venn (see below) or can be picked up at the media centre on Saturday or Sunday before each race. All media are asked to sign in at the media centre on Saturday and Sunday mornings upon arrival. Photo Opportunities You can also catch Haligonians cheering on participants in front of the YMCA on South Park Street, outside the Provincial Legislature on Hollis Street, in front of the Hydrostone Market or at the corner of Nantucket Street and Victoria Road in Dartmouth. Schedule of Event Highlights Friday May 15, 2009 Saturday, May 16, 2009 Sunday, May 17, 2009 The Blue Nose Marathon and race weekend is the largest event of its kind east of Ottawa. Offering something for runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels, the three day event includes six unique race categories: Scotiabank Full Marathon, Volkswagen Half Marathon, The Chronicle Herald 10k Race, Ben?s SMART 5k Run-Walk, and Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run. For more information or to register, visit www.BlueNoseMarathon.com For more information, please contact: Lauren Leal |
