MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact:
Little Rock Marathon
Gina Marchese Pharis
501-918-5321
gmarchese@littlerock.gov

Four Time Little Rock Marathon Champion, Leah Thorvilson to Discuss Next Steps on Road to the ING New York City Marathon

ESPN2 and online at WatchESPN.com will broadcast the Marathon live Sunday, November 4, 8:00-11:30 a.m. CT  

Save the date for Wednesday, October 10

What:             Press conference with Little Rock Marathon four-time Champion & 2012 Olympic Trials Participant, Leah Thorvilson as she discusses upcoming racing plans

Who:              Leah Thorvilson, Little Rock Marathon champion, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 and Olympic Trials participant

                        Richard Finn, Director of Media Relations and Sports Strategy, New York Road Runners

                        Gina Pharis, Little Rock Marathon, Executive Director

When:            Wednesday, October 10

10: 00 a.m. CT        Breakfast served at 9:15 a.m.

Where:           Peabody Little Rock Pinnacle Level

                        Room number: Pinnacle

About The Little Rock Marathon
The Little Rock Marathon was founded in 2003 by the City of Little Rock to provide an international running event and raise money for Little Rock Parks and Recreation. The race has donated over $400,000 to Parks and Recreation while building a local running community and industry.  Economic impact has reached over 4 million dollars race weekend.

Our mission is to provide an opportunity for the citizens of Little Rock and visitors from around the world to participate in an efficiently organized, nationally recognized athletic event promoting the City of Little Rock and Little Rock Parks & Recreation, as well as promote health and wellness, encourage friendly competition, while increasing tourism.  To learn more please visit www.littlerockmarathon.com.