Half Marathon at 90% Capacity, Full at 78%

Time is running out to register for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon distance events. Both the half and full events are reaching capacity; the full marathon, capped at 2,500 participants, is approximately 78% full and the half marathon, capped at 5,500 participants, is 90% full.

These races are filling up at record pace, even with the expanded capacities.

“Last year the half marathon sold out on April 11 and the full marathon followed shortly after,” said Sean Ryan, race director for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. “This year an additional 500 spots were added in both the marathon and half marathon, and we’re already nearing capacity.”

The marathon relay, which allows up to five people to split the marathon into separate legs, is on pace with last year’s registration. This event also sold out in 2010.

The distance events will take place on Sunday, May 15, beginning at 7 a.m.

The twelfth annual Cellcom Green Bay Marathon will take place on May 13-15, 2011. Over the past 11 years, the race has generated over $410,000 in proceeds for local charities.  The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon seeks to create community spirit through a world-class marathon for people of all athletic abilities. For more information visit www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com.