/R E P E A T -- Media Invitation/Photo Opportunity - Runners hit the streets
across the globe for Nike+ Human Race 10K, the world's largest running event/
Toronto runners to be cheered on by some of Canada's most elite and accomplished athletes: 2009 World Silver Medallist Priscilla Lopes-Schliep and 100M hurdler Perdita Felicien </pre> <p/> <p><location>TORONTO</location>, <chron>Oct. 21</chron> /CNW/ - This Saturday, every city and every road in <location>Canada</location> and around the globe will become a race day course, as registered runners track and upload their runs for the Nike+ Human Race 10K. Unlike conventional races with set courses and start times, the Nike+ Human Race 10K gives participants the choice to run their 10K anywhere they choose and then upload their run to Nikeplus.com. By combining the virtual running world with the physical, the Nike+ Human Race 10K is open to anyone, anywhere.</p> <p>For runners preferring a set course and a traditional race environment, Running Room locations across <location>Canada</location> will be hosting group runs. In <location>Toronto</location>, the group run will occur on Saturday evening at the Runner's Lounge out of Nike's Bloor Street store. Canadian athletes Priscilla Lopes-Schliep, and Perdita Felicien will be on hand, cheering on and encouraging runners to the finish line.</p> <p>By participating in the Nike+ Human Race 10K, participants will not only achieve personal success, but they will be supporting The <person>Lance Armstrong</person> Foundation as Nike will donate a portion of each Canadian registration to the Livestrong Foundation.</p> <p/> <pre> WHEN: 6:30 - 9:00 pm Saturday, October 24 WHAT: The Nike+ Human Race 10K - 6:45 pm: athlete photo opportunity - 7:00 pm: start time - 7:15 pm: athlete interviews WHO: Priscilla Lopes-Schliep, 2009 World Silver Medallist, 100M hurdles Perdita Felicien, 100M hurdler Jane Shaw, Nike Canada WHERE: Nike Toronto 110 Bloor Street West (North Side, Cumberland Entrance) Toronto Note to Editors: Imagery and information will be available post-race at www.NikeMedia.com
For further information: To confirm attendance, book an interview or for more information, please contact: Melanie Dulos, Cathy Mitchell, APEX Public Relations, T: (416) 924-4442 ext. 254, 236, C: (647) 201-8994, (416) 271-9226, E: [email protected], [email protected]
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