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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dan Finanger, Executive Director, 952-925-3500, ext. 12 
Angela Lindsay-Johnson, Marketing Chair, 612-349-5101

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (June 1, 2000) - Registration for the 19th running of the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 8 is now full. This year's field of 8,000 closed in 31 days. In 1999, the field of 7,500 filled in 37 days. TCM continues the national trend of major marathons like Boston, Marine Corps and Walt Disney World closing in record time.

A full weekend of running events is planned. Runners and their families are encouraged to participate in the Health and Fitness Expo and Runner's World Seminars beginning on Friday, Oct. 6, the Saturday Events on Oct. 7 including the 5K Fun Run/Walk, the Creamette Kids' One-Mile Fun Run, Galyan's Kids' Half-Mile Fun Run, Radio Disney's Toddler Trot, the Diaper Dash and the Creamette Pasta Party, and the 10-Mile Race on Sunday, Oct. 8 prior to the start of the marathon.

Registration forms for the Saturday Events are now available at local running stores. Runners can also register online at the marathon website, www.twincitiesmarathon.org, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to TCM Saturday Running Events, 2925 Dean Parkway, Suite 110, Minneapolis, MN 55416.

Registration for the 10-Mile field of 2,500 will begin on July 17. Registration forms will be available at local running stores, health clubs and the TCM office. Forms can be requested by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to TCM 10-Mile at the above address or can be downloaded from the marathon website. During the inaugural year in 1999, the 1,500 10-Mile field closed in 3 days, so runners are encouraged to send their entries in early. Entries for the 10-Mile will only be accepted via regular US Mail. Sorry - faxes, walk-ins or special deliveries will not be accepted.

Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. is a non-profit organization that directs the Twin Cities Marathon as a community service for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. For the tenth consecutive year, the Twin Cities Marathon, a Founding Member of Running USA, hosts the USA Masters Championship and another outstanding 40 and over field is expected. In 1999, it was the 11th largest marathon with 6,000 finishers and has been described by Runner's World as "The most beautiful urban marathon in America." It is also ranked as the #2 destination marathon in America.

Major sponsors for this year's marathon are Cub, KQRS and the Calhoun Beach Club Running Club. For more information, also visit the race website at www.twincitiesmarathon.org.

Special thanks to 
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Coordinator for providing us this press release.
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