Marine Corps Historic Half Registration Savings Expires Soon

Registration fee for the 13.1 mile race increases by $10 beginning Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010

QUANTICO, Va. - A special registration price featuring a $10 savings for the Marine Corps Historic Half-Marathon expires on Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010 when the lower cost entry fee of $65 escalates to $75. The Historic Half will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Online registration is available at www.marinemarathon.com An additional savings of $10 is available to active duty and reserve military members. The event's hotel travel desk is accessible through a link from the confirmation email sent to all registered runners or through the event website (marinecorpshistorichalf.com). Runners and guests may also find special offers from downtown restaurants and retailers to compliment their getaway weekend planning.

All registered runners receive a technical short sleeve participant shirt, an event program courtesy of the Free Lance-Star, bib, D-tag timing device, post-race hospitality provided by Camille's, Chick-Fil-A and Wegmans and free online trainer provided by New Balance.

The Fredericksburg-hosted 13.1 mile course offers a blend of modern life and small town charm, beginning and ending at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center. Conveniently located on I-95 between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA the Historic Half marathon boasts scenic riverside views, a charming Old Town and colonial and revolutionary landmarks.

The two-day Healthy Lifestyle Expo featuring official Packet Pick-up, plus health, fitness, diet, running and wellness exhibitors will be held on Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15 as part of Historic Half Weekend. The Expo is free and open to the public.

The Marine Corps Historic Half marathon will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Fredericksburg, VA. The Historic Half is coordinated by organizers of the Marine Corps Marathon. The Marine Corps Historic Half is sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union, Geico, the Free Lance Star and New Balance. No federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied.

For media information, contact Marc Goldman, Marine Corps Marathon Sponsorship and Marketing Manager at (703) 784-2113 or marc.goldman@usmc.mil