Runners to cross Harbour Bridge at 20th annual marathon event
Emera Marathon by the Sea
July 28, 2014
Runners to cross Harbour Bridge at 20th annual marathon event
SAINT JOHN — Participants in the full and half marathon events at Emera Marathon by the Sea on August 10, will once again experience the thrill of seeing Saint John from atop the Harbour Bridge. Committee members worked with elected officials and municipal and provincial departments to include the Harbour Bridge in the course route for the event’s 20th year.
“It’s been five years since runners have been able to run across the bridge and this year we have featured the bridge, prominently, in our special 20th anniversary medal. We just had to make it happen,” said Marathon by the Sea founder,” Mike Doyle. “I think runners will be thrilled and rushing to sign up so they don’t miss this opportunity.”
This year’s Emera Marathon by the Sea features activities which take place from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10. Events include the new Into the Night 5K night run, the popular Kid’s Lily Lake Hustle, a 5K, 12K, half marathon, full marathon and the half marathon relay, which is in support of Bobby’s Hospice. The committee has planned lots of surprises to mark the 20th anniversary, including the commemorative medal and a fireworks display on August 8.
Emera Marathon by the Sea’s planning committee is thankful for the assistance of Premier David Alward and local MLAs, Mayor Mel Norton and City of Saint John staff, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Saint John Police Department for helping to make this possible.
Registration and event information may be found at marathonbythesea.com or on facebook.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Mike Doyle, Emera Marathon by the Sea, 506-672-4194
Patrick Grannan, Emera Marathon by the Sea 506-658-3787
