(October 25, 2011) – Registration for the 2012 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon is scheduled to open November 1. Runners can register for the full marathon, half marathon or marathon relay events beginning that day.
“The demand to run the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon has risen sharply in the last several years,” said Sean Ryan, race director for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. “There is an overall trend toward being more health-conscious, and our event is certainly benefiting from that lifestyle movement. We also see a lot of repeat participants. Once they come to Green Bay, runners want to come back. They like the support on the course, the organization and the flat-and-fast route that makes it a good first distance event for a new runner and a great Boston qualifier for someone looking to reach that goal.”
The courses have not been finalized for 2012, but the course has typically had a net elevation change around four feet. There is one major change planned for the route this season. Due to the construction scheduled for the south end zone of Lambeau Field, the 2012 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon routes need to be altered and will not take a lap around Lambeau Field during the final mile.
“The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon is an event that draws in the whole community and the Packers organization really enjoys being a part of the excitement,” said Aaron Popkey, assistant director of public relations/corporate communications for the Green Bay Packers, “We worked hard to find a way with the construction to get the runners through the stadium and weren’t successful for 2012. We look forward to having the course return to the inside of Lambeau Field in 2013.”
The final courses will be announced at the kick-off party in early January. The layouts may impact the final capacity, but right now race organizers are anticipating being able to add more runners.
From now until December 31, registration for the marathon is $75, half marathon is $60, and the marathon relay is $225 per team.
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The 13th annual Cellcom Green Bay Marathon will take place on May 18-20, 2012. Over the past 12 years, the race has generated over $539,000 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.