The Baltimore Running Festival, Flying Pig Marathon and John Bingham Racing Series Turn to The Active Network for Online Registration
Notable Road Races Use Active's Online and Race Day Technology for 2007
SAN DIEGO, CA - January 4, 2007 - The Baltimore Running Festival, Flying Pig Marathon and John Bingham Racing Series, have all selected the Active Network, Inc. (Active) to provide online registration and technology services for each of their races in 2007. Active, a leading provider of application services technology and marketing solutions for community service and participatory sports organizations, will work with these race directors to process thousands of secure online registrations and create specialized services unique to each race.
The Baltimore Running Festival which includes a marathon, half marathon and 5k, has attracted over 10,000 runners for the past eight years. For the 2007 festival, all participants will be able to quickly and easily register online through Active's registration tools. In addition, Active will create an informative, easy to navigate Web site to access race information, expo details and volunteer opportunities.
The Flying Pig Marathon held in Cincinnati, Ohio, with over 13,000 participants and named one of the top 10 "Most Fun Runs" in the world by Runner's World magazine, has also signed on Active to become its online registration provider.
The John Bingham Racing Half Marathon Series consists of the Arizona Distance Classic, The LaSalle Bank Columbus Distance Classic and The LaSalle Bank Chicago Distance Classic, and all three will be linked to online registration through Active. Under a three year contract, Active will provide the John Bingham Race Series with online registration and online training programs. Through Active Trainer (www.ActiveTrainer.com), participants will have the ability to use training tools created by professional athletes and trainers to help them design plans that match up with their goals for the race.
"To be selected as the technology partner of choice by notable and growing events such as these is an honor," stated Jon Belmonte, chief operating officer, The Active Network, Inc. "We will continue to develop our technology offerings so that we can better serve the hundreds of thousands of runners who register online."
For more information or to register for any of these races, please visit www.Active.com.
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About The Active Network, Inc.
The Active Network, Inc., based in San Diego, Calif., provides application services technology and marketing access to community service organizations, and is a leading online community for active lifestyles. The company's solutions help organizations improve customer service capabilities, increase revenues, and reduce the cost and complexity of managing and marketing activities and events. Through the company's Web properties, www.Active.com, www.eteamz.com and www.ActiveGolf.com, The Active Network provides consumer services and resources that support participation in healthy lifestyles. For more information, please visit www.TheActiveNetwork.com or call 1-888-543-7223.
Media Contact:
Alison Sawyer, The Active Network, Inc
alison.sawyer@active.com or 858-964-3940