The Monument Marathon is proud to announce Platte Valley Companies has once again partnered with the WNCC Foundation and Star Herald as the race's Title Sponsor.
For the fourth year, the Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) Foundation and the Star-Herald are hosting the Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon and Half-Marathon in Gering/Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
The Monument Marathon will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015.
Pictured from left: Tom Holyoke, Carl Baird, Tiann Colwell, and Justin Shaddick, all past participants of the Monument Marathon. At the podium is Hod Kosman, Platte Valley Companies CEO."The marathon is entering its fourth year, and we're bigger and stronger than ever," said Jennifer Rogers, race director and WNCC Foundation executive director. The full-marathon (26.2 miles) and half-marathon (13.1 miles) offer a unique experience to runners and walkers.
The Scotts Bluff National Monument serves as the focal point and the course traverses through the park's badlands and historic Mitchell Pass. The plains of western Nebraska offer stunning landscape views. The adjoining Wildcat Hills, with rugged rock buttes and pine-clad canyons, bring a beautiful contrast that participants seeking a scenic course will appreciate.
Last year, nearly 500 runners and walkers from 24 states enjoyed a successful Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon and Half-Marathon. In 2013, the Nebraska Tourism Commission recognized Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon and Half-Marathon with its Outstanding Event Award. In addition, in 2014, members of the 100 Half Marathons Club named the half-marathon among the top Nebraska half-marathons.
Registration is open at www.monumentmarathon.com. Participants registering through June can use a code, MM2015JUNE, for a discounted rate. Participants can also follow the marathon announcements and other activity on Facebook, www.facebook.com/monumentmarathon.
Hod Kosman, president and chief executive officer of Platte Valley Companies, said the company is pleased to again be the title sponsor of the award-winning marathon and half-marathon.
"We are proud to support such an amazing event that not only benefits a great treasure like Western Nebraska Community College, but showcases the beauty of our area along with the hospitality of our great communities." Kosman said.
In addition to Platte Valley Companies, major sponsors include Regional West Medical Center as the finish line sponsor, Scotts Bluff County Area Visitors Bureau as the expo sponsor, Kelley Bean as the chip timing sponsor and Nebraska Transport Company and Box Butte General Hospital as starting line sponsors.
"We encourage everyone to participate," Kosman said. "Whether you are a runner or a volunteer, there is a job for everyone of every age. Only by working together can we continue to hold such a successful event."
For more information, contact: Jennifer Rogers, WNCC Foundation executive director, 308-630-6551 or racedirector@wncc.edu.