Freedom Marathon Inc., Unveils One-of-a-Kind Runners Medal

    NORFOLK, VA, November 30, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Freedom Marathon, Inc (FMI), is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and support the needs of Veterans and their families through running events. They unveil their one of a kind runners medallion in Norfolk, Virginia this Wednesday. The first medal will be presented to Norfolk City Officials at later date.

"As a runner and marathoner, I understand the importance of having a great medal for marathon participants. We wanted a medal that was truly one of a kind and expressed the significance of this race," said Manny Cordero, CEO and Founder, Freedom Marathon, Inc. "Our goal is to make this medal something our runners will be proud of and a reminder that we have not forgotten the sacrifices our veterans and their families have made for this county."

This medal is different than any other on the marathon circuit. The Norfolk Freedom Marathon medal is an extremely detailed 3 dimensional medal encrusted with 12 crystals. A mermaid hangs by a chain from the medal to pay tribute to the town of Norfolk. Mermaids can be spotted in outdoor sites across Norfolk symbolizing 300 years of maritime and naval heritage and its modern reputation as a city on the move. This medal hangs from a heat transferred ribbon which is made to resist smearing and heat which provides for a higher quality of graphics. Every individual who completes the Half Marathon will receive this medal.

The inaugural event is Veteran's Day weekend, November 11-13, 2011 in Norfolk, Virginia. The City of Norfolk and Freedom Marathon Inc., co-sponsor and host this event. This partnership will continue for the next five years. FMI will host a half marathon in 2011 followed by full marathons in the subsequent years. Participants can register on the Freedom Marathon website at www.FreedomMarathon.org.

Freedom Marathon, Inc's first event has activities planned for all ages and will be focused on family fitness related activities during the 3 day event. The inaugural event includes a health and fitness expo, carbo load dinner, relays, family runs and wheelchair invitational, concluding with the main event the Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon. Running heavyweights such as Olympian Jeff Galloway and Bart Yasso have pledged their involvement to help make this event a success.

The Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon is sanctioned by USA Track & Field (USATF), the national governing body for long distance running.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, donations, or volunteering, visit www.FreedomMarathon.org.

About Freedom Marathon, Inc.
The Freedom Marathon, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and enlist public support through running events to help sponsor the needs of Veterans and their families. We bring a message of hope to our Veterans and their families, assuring them that America has not forgotten their sacrifices. There are no dues or fees for Veterans to join the Freedom Marathon organization - Freedom Marathon, Inc believes those were paid on the battlefield.

For media queries, contact Brian Butler at [email protected] or 813.961.4700.

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