PACE Race Series Completes First Multiple-Race Weekend

Combined 500 participants turn out in Seattle and Sacramento

(COLUMBUS, OH) - The 2004 PACE Race Series continued on Sunday in Seattle, WA and Sacramento, CA as a combined 500 participants ran and walked in the inaugural races.

"We're very happy with how both races went off," said Mandy Deas, National PACE Race Director. "We expect the numbers to double or triple for next year as both events begin to lay the groundwork for a beneficial future."

Top finishers in Seattle were:

"The race was extremely successful from an operations standpoint as everything went off without a problem," said Brian Oster, Seattle PACE Race Director. "The entire staff is already looking to next year and is excited about the possibilities this race holds."

For complete results of the 2004 Seattle PACE Race visit: www.promotionevents.com.

Top finishers in Sacramento were:

"We had perfect running weather for the first time in a long time," said Doug Thurston, Sacramento PACE Race Director. "Everyone enjoyed themselves and left with a positive feeling on the event and the amount of money raised."

For complete results of the 2004 Sacramento PACE Race visit: www.rungoldmedal.com.

The PACE Race Series will complete three more races before the end of August with races taking place in St. Louis on August 22, New York City on August 28 and Denver on August 29.

The PACE Race series kicked off June 20 in Pittsburgh, PA and ends November 20 in Tampa, FL and Atlanta, GA. The PACE Race Series is presented by Aventis and supported by the Prostate Cancer Education Council, PowerBar, Propel, Brooks, Madhava, and Kettle Chips. For more information, visit www.pcaw.com or call (303) 316-4685.