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09-26-04, 07:13 PM
United States Marine Corps

Press Release
Division of Public Affairs
Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps
Washington, D. C. 20380-1775
Telephone: 703-614-4309 DSN 224-4309 Fax 703-695-7460
Contact: (910) 451-5173

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Release # 0920-04-1142
Sept. 14, 2004

Beirut Memorial 10K Run/Walk & One Mile Fun Run

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.--The Beirut Memorial 10K Run/Walk & One Mile Fun Run is a physical activity to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The course is scenic and flat, that winds through the streets of Camp Johnson, Knox Housing Area, and historical Montford Point.

The Beirut Memorial 10K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run will take place on Saturday, October 16. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at the Camp Johnson Gymnasium. Pre-registration will be held through October 13. Military cost is (active duty, retired, family member, reserve) $15 and civilian $18, if received by October 13. Late registration ($20) will be held on race day from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. at the race site. Pre-registration for the One Mile Fun Run is $10 and late registration is $15. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Attention Marines! This is the second year of the “UNIT PRIDE AWARD.” A plaque will be awarded to the unit with the greatest participation in the Beirut Memorial 10K.

For more information contact Race Director, Mike Marion at (910) 451-1210/1799 or register online at www.active.com.

http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/releaseview/0768B80096DDFB0185256F1500563FB2?opendocument

Ellie