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Brookings Half Marathon and Marathon Relay Events at Max Capacity

Brookings, SD (March 29, 2011) - On March 28, The Brookings Marathon closed
registration for the half marathon and the marathon relay events. The two events
reached their maximum capacity of participants two days shy of the early
registration deadline. The full marathon and the 5K events are still open for
registration.

The Brookings Marathon will begin with the 5K race on Friday, May 13, at 6:00 p.m.
The 5K race will take place at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. The
remaining events will be held on Saturday, May 14, at Pioneer Park. All races on
Saturday begin at 7:00 a.m. Registration is open for the remaining two events until
May 13. No registration will be accepted on race day. Register by March 31 to
receive the early registration discounted fee of $45. Any registration after March 31
will be $60.

Immediately following the conclusion of Saturday’s races, Nick’s Hamburgers will be

serving free hamburgers to runners, volunteers, and community members courtesy
of the Brookings Marathon sponsors. There will also be post-race entertainment
from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

“It is amazing to see such a high number of participants take advantage of the early
registration deal,” said Jane Smith, president of Prairie Striders Running Club. “We
would love to see community members join us for a great celebration after the races
as well.”

ABOUT BROOKINGS MARATHON

Brookings has hosted the Brookings Marathon since 1970. This is a non-profit event
sponsored by Prairie Striders Running Club. Proceeds from the event are given to a
charitable organization within the Brookings community. The Prairie Striders
Running Club has been promoting jogging and distance running for fun, fitness, and
fellowship since 1969. For more information about the Brookings Marathon, please
visit www.brookingsmarathon.com.

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