For Immediate Release:        Contact: 
January 21, 2009              Linda Davis:ldavis@cvnl.org 
                              Shobha Hiatt: shobhah@cvnl.org 
                              (415) 479-5710 

2009 Marin Human Race Kicks off with Breakfast on
February 13 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in San Rafael

SAN RAFAEL, CA – The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin (Center) invites you to a breakfast on Friday, February 13 to kick off the 2009 Marin Human Race which takes place on May 9. The breakfast will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway in San Rafael between 8 am and 9:30 am and is a great way for local businesses, nonprofits, and interested individuals to learn more about this county-wide event and how they can help raise funds for their favorite cause.

Participants can pick up information packets, registration brochures, and posters, and hear about the changes made for this year’s race at the breakfast. Agencies registered to participate in the Marin Human Race before the morning of February 13 will be eligible for several special prize drawings.

The Human Race includes a certified 5-kilometer race course, Kids’ Races, a community fair, live music from local bands, free refreshments, giveaways, and fun activities for people of all ages. Participating agencies get 90% of donations raised.

The Race touches on every aspect of the community.  Nonprofits and schools can earn thousands of dollars for their organizations, while businesses can support Marin nonprofits and schools through sponsorships and participation.  Individuals can join teams of runners and walkers to help support the local groups. This year too the Golden Sneaker Award will be offered. This award will go to the business that raises the most funds on an average per team member.

Produced by the Center, the Marin Human Race is organized to benefit nonprofit agencies across Marin County.  It provides an opportunity for each nonprofit to raise funds for its organization by recruiting runners or walkers who collect donations and participate in the race. Free breakfast registration for up to two representatives from each organization is available online at www.marinhumanrace.org or by telephone at (415) 479-5710.