ORANGE COUNTY MARATHON SEEKS 1,300 VOLUNTEERS

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (October 3, 2007) – An event the size of the Avia Orange County Marathon Presented by Nutrilite would not function without the support of volunteers.

With more than 12,000 runners and walkers expected to participate in the Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K and Kids Run, event organizers are seeking 1,300 volunteers to staff a number of race-day duties on Sunday, January 6, 2008, or on January 4th or 5th during the Health Expo at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.

Some duties that are currently in need of volunteers include: staffing water stations; assisting runners at the start line and finish line; course monitors; registration and packet pick-up and t-shirt and goodie-bag distribution.

Anyone interested may volunteer as an individual, as part of an existing group for a designated charity or bring in a volunteer group of their own. All volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt in appreciation for their time. Community Service hours can also be credited to those volunteers that need them.

Volunteers may register by visiting the OC Marathon website at www.ocmarathon.com. Click on the “Volunteer” link at the top of the page and click how to join as an individual. The list of available duties and hours will then be displayed for easy selection and sign-up. If you would like a group to sign up, please email erin@spectrumsports.net to sign up as a group.

www.ocmarathon.com