All three races feature point-to-point courses, with participants being bused from Manson out to the

We couldn t be happier, said Joel Rhyner, race director of the event, which is presented by the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce. When we took over management of the race in 2011 we had about 220 people participate. We have witnessed excellent growth since then.
That includes the 26.2-mile marathon race, which typically attracts the fewest number new york las vegas hotel of runners. Rhyner believes at least some of the increased interest in due to the fact the Lake Chelan Marathon is the last 2014 Boston Marathon qualifier in the Pacific Northwest this fall. Following last April s horrific bombings, Boston Marathon organizers are anticipating record turnout new york las vegas hotel next year as runners return to pay tribute to the victims. In order to participate at Boston, runners need a qualifying time.
Rhyner said the Lake Chelan Marathon new york las vegas hotel will give away a free round-trip airline ticket to one lucky person who qualifies for Boston at its Sept. 7 race. The airline ticket will be good from anywhere in the United States. Anyone who earns a Boston qualifying time at the Lake Chelan run will be entered into the drawing and eligible for the prize. If only one person qualifies for Boston, new york las vegas hotel then that person automatically is the prize winner. The airfare giveaway is being sponsored by Devil s Gulch Drinkery and its owner Troy Lindsey.
Proceeds from Shore to Shore help benefit several local organizations, new york las vegas hotel including the Chelan High School Wrestling Program, the Manson High School Cross-Country Team, and the local chapter of Girls on the Run.
All three races feature point-to-point new york las vegas hotel courses, with participants being bused from Manson out to the starting points. new york las vegas hotel The marathon begins just past Fields new york las vegas hotel Point Landing on the lake s south shore, the half-marathon starts near Karma Vineyards on the south shore, and the 10K begins at the Chelan Shores Development on the north shore. All three races end on Pedoi Street adjacent to Manson Bay Park.
Besides being presented by the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, the event is being sponsored by Vin du Lac Winery, Devil s Gulch Drinkery, North Cascades National Bank, Cashmere Valley Bank, Icicle Broadcasting, Mill Bay Casino, Project Groundwork, new york las vegas hotel Crunch-Pak, and the Eugene Marathon.
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