Classic Rockers Sign Up for Little Rock Marathon March 2nd
Thousands of people from around the world will be exposed to the Divided We Fail message at the 6th Annual Little Rock Marathon on March 2nd. AARP Arkansas is a sponsor of the nationally recognized athletic event, which will also promote wellness with a two-day Health and Fitness Expo that attracted about 12,000 people iin 2007. In addition to collecting Divided We Fail pledges at the expo, AARP is branded on the marathon web site, and will be branded at the participants’ check-in tent and on official printed material including a pre-race program.
More than 8,500 people from more than 10 countries participated in the race in 2007. The 2008 AARP Relay Team for the marathon will include Patrick Willard, AARP Tennessee; Mark Narvaez, AARP Texas; Ashley Schmidt, AARP Texas; and Sam Sellers, AARP Arkansas. A large group of AARP staff and volunteers is expected to participate in the Classic Rockers Marathon for adults who are 55+. These race participants complete at least 25 miles prior to race day and will run their last mile on the marathon course to cross the official Little Rock Marathon finish line.
To join the AARP Arkansas Classic Rockers team for the marathon, contact Susan Kuehner toll free at 1-866-554-5379. For more information about the marathon, visit
http://www.littlerockmarathon.com/ .