The Eau Palm Beach Marathon & Run Fest presented by Publix will begin its second decade as ‘Palm Beach County’s most popular running event’ when it returns to the streets of Downtown West Palm Beach and Lake Worth, Florida, on 7 December 2014.
More than 5,000 runners are expected to participate in the race, produced by Life Time – ‘The Healthy Way of Life Company’. The event will also debut a new schedule, with the Waterfront 5K moved from Friday night to Sunday morning and the annual Expo moved to Meyer Amphitheater near the start and finish line.
Sponsorship
This is the first year of title sponsorship for the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, located on the beach in Manalapan, Florida. Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa will have special travel packages for out of town runners participating in the Eau Palm Beach Marathon.
The resort will offer a US$199 per night rate that is more than 50% off regular rates as well as packages that include hydration stations, a carb-loading pre-race dinner, transportation to and from the race and post-race massages.
Schedule
The Marathon and Half Marathon will begin at 06:30 local time, the 5K at 06:45. The finish line party will run until 14:00. The Publix Health & Fitness Expo will showcase health, sport and fitness products and services at Meyer Amphitheater on 5 December from 13:30 –20:30 and on 6 December from 09:30 – 18:00. Runners will pick up their packets at the Expo.
Florida Storm Series
The Eau Palm Beach Marathon & Run Fest is the second event of the five-race Florida Storm Series, which challenges runners to participate in three to five racing events in Florida during the 2014-15 season.
The series also includes Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on 25 January 2015; Michelob ULTRA Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon on 1 March 2015, First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay on 15 March 2015 as well as the recently completed Michelob ULTRA Fort Lauderdale 13.1 Marathon.
Registration for the Eau Palm Beach Marathon & Run Fest will be available through race week. Runners can register online or find additional information at runpalmbeaches.com or via email at PBMinfo[at]usroadsports.com.
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www.lifetimefitness.com
