Date Announced for the 2011 Malibu International Marathon
By Forever Runners, PRNETuesday, December 21, 2010
NOVEMBER 13, 2011
MALIBU, California, December 22, 2010 - November 13, 2011 thousands of athletes will run one of the most scenic
stretches of land on the planet for the Third Annual Malibu International
Marathon (MIM). Known as the Run to Paradise, this race attracts elite
runners, novice marathoners and globetrotters looking for the perfect excuse
to enjoy fun and sun. New this year is a pledge to raise $100K for
Christopher's Haven, a non-profit that provides a home away from home for
families with a child undergoing cancer treatment at Boston's Mass General
Hospital - the funds will go toward plans to build a new retreat in Malibu.
(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101222/LA20913-a) (Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101222/LA20913LOGO-b)
2010 RACE HIGHLIGHTS
Just after dawn in Freedom Park, singer-songwriter Justin Bell's
rendition of the National Anthem energized nearly 1000 runners; what followed
was a journey through farmland, foothills and through the "Keyway to the
Coast," with undeveloped coastline views that only exist along Pacific Coast
Highway. More than 2000 half-marathoners joined at Point Mugu, including Josh
Cox, ultra-marathoner and 50K American record-holder.
- The full marathon winner James Nielsen, 31 of Palo Alto, CA finished in 2:44:24. - Josh Cox, 35 of Mammoth Lakes, CA set the course record for the half marathon with the most competitive pace of the day, averaging 5:21 miles and finishing in 1:10:09. - Warren Sutton, 30 of Malibu, CA finished the marathon second in 2:51:45, and Emily Belli, 33 of San Diego, CA was the first female Finisher and third overall in 2:52:34. - Rodrigo Rocha Sarmiento, 36 of Las Palmas, Spain was the fourth overall in 2:54:55 and Lisa Fink, 40 from Valencia, CA was the female runner-up in 3:18:17.
The finish at Zuma Beach was alive with cheering fans and the musical
stylings of the Sioux City Kid & the Revolutionary Ramblers. Many ended the
day wrapped in their plush MIM beach towels after a cooling off in Pacific.
About Forever Runners: Forever Runners is a local Malibu, CA group
comprised of marathon enthusiasts. Between the five directors, they have run
in more than 100 marathons across the globe. MIM was born out of their desire
to bring the best marathon practices and race experiences they have
encountered to the community where they live and train.
Jennifer Calloway, +1-800-985-9783, ext. 606, jennifer at malibumarathon.com, for Forever Runners
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