Marathon club to meet July 28

 

A group of runners organizing Allegany County’s inaugural marathon is scheduled to meet from 6 to 7 p.m. July 28 at the Cumberland Times-News.

 

The focus of discussion will be determining which one of several route proposals will be submitted to the State Highway Administration. The group also is to talk about sponsorship levels.

 

The marathon, as well as the associated running events, pre-race dinner and race expo, is scheduled for April 2009. The 26.2-mile course will likely start and finish in the downtown Cumberland area. The race is to benefit the County United Way.

 

The one-hour meeting will be followed by a self-paced run of varying lengths suited to each runner’s ability. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water.

 

For more information, contact Kevin Spradlin at (240) 522-0276 or cmacrunning@hotmail.com.