coe-staff: FW: Attn: Track Fans- Nick Symmonds Springfield 800

[Cody Pinkston]

Good morning - thought this might be of interest to the runners among you.

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[Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: cid:3406876785_2874866]Cody Pinkston | Director of Marketing | cpinksto at uoregon.edu<mailto:cpinksto at uoregon.edu>
College of Education, 270 Lokey Ed | 1215 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 | (P) 541-346-1392


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 2012
Contacts:  Niel Laudati 541.726.3780, cell: 541.221.3686
For Nick Symmonds: Hal Lifson: 310.226.2895

~ Media Advisory ~

NICK SYMMONDS SPRINGFIELD 800

Race Now Sanctioned by the USATF

This just got even more interesting!  Not only can you run with five-time 800 meter U.S. Champion, two-time Olympian and Springfield resident Nick Symmonds - in an event that has never been done before - but the race is now sanctioned by USA Track and Field, meaning an official record can be set.

Don't miss the chance to be a part of this first of its kind "straight 800" meter road race set to take place in Springfield Oregon on Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. The inaugural "Nick Symmonds Springfield 800" will take over 5th Street in the historic Washburne District in Downtown.  Join Nick, other elite athletes - including 800 meter specialist Maggie Vessey<http://www.maggievessey.com/>, and community members from Springfield and Eugene for this all new road race and community party.

Everyone can participate in the 800 - which is about a half-mile!  Several waves of skill levels will be available and all runners will be chip timed for the most accurate 800 possible.

Following the race, stick around for prizes, live music with Mystery Train and a unique selection of food vendors.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet and run with the five-time U.S. Champion!

Race waves will include:

1.       Elite runners (men's and woman's wave)

2.      Masters - 40 and older (men's and woman's wave)

3.      Open wave (men's and woman's wave)

4.      Youth

5.      Walkers

Entry fees (all runners will be chip timed)
Adults $8.00 no shirt - $15.00 with a cool, inaugural tech t-shirt
Kids $5.00 no shirt - $10.00 with a cool t-shirt

What:  Inaugural Nick Symmonds Springfield 800
When:  Saturday, October 13 - Music and food vendors start at 1 p.m. - Race wave begin at 2 p.m.
Where:  Music and food vendors at the City Hall Fountain Plaza at 225 Fifth Street.  The road race will take place on 5th Street between Centennial Blvd and A Street.
Timing: Waves will be launched every 5-10 minutes starting at 2 p.m.
Can I just watch the race?: Yes!  Everyone is welcome to gather along Fifth Street (parade style) or at the Centennial fountain to watch the finishes, enjoy music and food.
More information: www.springfield-or.gov<http://www.springfield-or.gov> or to sign up: http://www.runnerspace.com/gprofile.php?do=view_event&event_id=7923&mgroup_id=216&year=2012

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Niel Laudati
Community Relations Manager
City of Springfield, Oregon
225 Fifth Street  97477
541.726.3780 (W)
541.221.3686 (C)
www.springfield-or.gov<http://www.springfield-or.gov/>
Find us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Springfield-OR/City-of-Springfield-Oregon-Official/133439156727676> & Twitter<https://twitter.com/#!/spfldoregon>
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