Known for its exciting combination of music and fitness, the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is announcing a new relay event on May 31, 2009.  

The relay will begin at the same time as the start of marathon, featuring teams of four runners each running a five-to-eight-mile leg that starts at Balboa Park and winds its way through Downtown San Diego, Mission Valley and Mission Bay to reach the finish line at the Marine Core Recruit Depot. 

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The relay competition will be limited to 400 teams with male, female, coed and corporate categories. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in each category. All participants will receive a goodie bag, tee shirt, medal and each team will receive a commemorative Rock ‘n’ Roll race baton. Entry fees are $75 per relay participant and registration is open through May 24, 2009. 

“In what is typically considered an individual sport, this will add a fun team component,” said Kari Logan, Event Manager of the seventh largest U.S. marathon. “Runners are encouraged to wear costumes and invent original team names. Camaraderie with a charity or as a part of a relay team can be as memorable a part of the race as crossing the finish line.” 

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The Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon is San Diego’s premiere running event, celebrating its 12th year in 2009. Annually one of the largest marathons in the country, the road race is still recognized for its record inaugural running that brought 15,771 participants across the finish line. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon’s official charity, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, annually raises over $12 million through its endurance sports training program. 

A two-day Health & Fitness Expo kicks off race weekend at the San Diego Convention Center on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30. The expo is free and open to the public and is where all race participants pick up their race number, browse through fitness related products and attend informational clinics.

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