Fourth Annual Cox Providence Rhode Races Kick Off This Weekend

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

GoLocalProv Sports Team

Starting this Saturday, April 30th and continuing on through Sunday, May 1, nearly 7,000 runners from all over the world are expected to assemble in Providence to take part in the 2011 Cox Providence Rhode Races.

Races, Races, and More Races

The weekend long event features four different races including: The Cox Sports Marathon, The Eident Sports Half Marathon, The Shape Up RI 5k, and The Inaugural Munroe Dairy Kids Race.

The races begin on Saturday, April 30 at Roger Williams Park with the Shape Up RI 5k at 7:30 a.m, followed by the launch of the inaugural Munroe Dairy Kids Marathon at 8:45 a.m.

Rhode Races weekend continues on Sunday, May 1st in Downtown Providence with the Cox Sports Marathon, which runs through the capital city and scenic East Bay. This event is sure to be the highlight of the weekend, as a qualifier for the 2012 Boston Marathon. 

This 26.2 mile race kicks off at 8 a.m. on Exchange Terrance, next to Burnside Park (adjacent to Kennedy Plaza) in Downtown Providence. The course will wind through downtown and head out to the East Side. Runners will continue to Gano Street, past India Point Park, over the Henderson Bridge and continue on to the East Bay Bike Path. The course continues through Barrington to the YMCA. Runners then head back towards Providence, via the East Bay Bike Path and then continue over the Washington Bridge back through India Point Park towards the Capital City. The marathon concludes on Exchange Terrace in Downtown Providence.

Also on Sunday is the Eident Sports Half Marathon scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Exchange Terrace as well. Runners, ranging in age from 13-78 years old, are coming from as far away as Austria, Puerto Rico, Canada and Great Britain to compete. Both races showcase Providence and its surrounding communities.

Biggest Losers

“Biggest Losers” Mark Kruger and Jay Kruger - Season 5 “Biggest Loser” contestants will participate in both the Cox Sports Marathon and the Eident Sports Half Marathon on Sunday. Mark lost 129 pounds and his brother Jay dropped 103 pounds when they competed on the NBC show in 2008.

There is still time to register for the Cox Providence Rhode Races. Runners can register at the Health and Wellness Expo at the RI Convention Center, April 29, 1-7 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. On race day, Sunday, May 1, registration will be open from 6:30- 7:30 a.m. at the RI Convention Center.

More information along with full course descriptions of all races can be found at www.coxrhoderaces.com.
 

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