Press Release via Birgit Holme: The 3rd annual Squiggy Classic Inline Marathon will start 9:00 AM March 9, 2008 at Flatwoods Wilderness Park in Tampa, FL. The course will be open for warm up starting at 7:30 AM. The awards ceremony and party will be early afternoon.

This year’s event will include: a 1/2 marathon in addition to the full marathon on Sunday, a social skate in the dark Friday night (start 7 pm) and time trials Saturday. The course is a 7 mile asphalt loop; pavement is in very good condition, and very level, as typical for Florida.

Racers may skate a full or half marathon (inline or quad skates only). Marathon race categories will be Elite, Elite Master (age 35+), and Open. Awards will be given to the fastest 3 skaters of each gender in Elite and Elite Master, and in 10-year groups of Open skaters (0-9, 10-19, 20-29, etc.). Cash prizes will be given to fastest skaters in various categories on various laps; details will be announced before and/or during the race.

For the second year in a row Team Rainbo will be putting on the Chicagoland Inline Marathon, held in Mundelein, IL on July 26th, 2008. Last year’s inagural race was a rousing success. The 2008 race will include the same 10 mile shorter distance as well as the full marathon, dashes for the kids, a criterium and a time trial.

We had a great turnout last year on a really nice course. The event runs on a 5-mile loop which is relatively flat and features roads in great condition. The race is open to all who wish to participate from the recreational level to the elite ranks. Young and old are invited to participate in this event, which is perfectly tailored for family fun.