Registration Milestone

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Halfway Mark Reached for Registrations at 2^nd Annual ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon Reaches First Registration Milestone

(Jan. 15, 2008, ATLANTA) – With less than 12 weeks to go, the 2008 ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon reached its first registration milestone, filling 7,500 of the 15,000 available spots to runners, walkers, and wheelers of the March 30 event. Praised as one of the most picturesque and popular neighborhood races in the country the marathon and half-marathon continue to improve the second-year event with incentives for both participants and spectators.

“We’re excited that the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon is the spring distance running event of choice for so many people – beginners, amateurs and elites,” said Victoria Seahorn, race director of the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon. “We are committed to creating one of the best springtime running events in the country, offering something truly spectacular for every racer, for every volunteer, and for every spectator. We fully expect to sell out the 15,000 registrations before race weekend.”

Sales of the 15,000 spots are progressing similarly to the inaugural 2007 event, which sold out four weeks before the event. Of those registered, 2,000 have signed up for the full 26.2 miles marathon and 5,500 have signed up for the 13.1 mile half marathon. The 2008 race will offer even more for racers, including a new start/finish in Centennial Olympic Park, a staggered start for runners and walkers, and 22 Hydration Stations featuring water and Gatorade along the course. The 2008 marathon has been designated the State Marathon Championship Race by the Road Runners Club of America.

“We’re glad to see 2,000 runners have already signed up for 26.2 beautiful miles in and around Atlanta,” said Ken Bendy, southern director of RRCA. “We hope having the event as the State Marathon Championship will encourage a full and competitive field.”

The inaugural event received recognition for its size, the course, and the racer’s experience. According to Running USA, the sold-out 2007 race was the second-largest, inaugural marathon and half-marathon combo of all time, worldwide. And event officials estimated that the crowds along the course exceeded expectations, with close to 30,000 cheering spectators along the course. In addition, the inaugural 2007 event was voted “Best New Event” by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine.

New incentives to increase the crowd size along the course include a bigger Neighborhood Challenge program, a College Challenge competition and a larger ING Run for Something Better program. A two-day Health and Fitness Expo will be held March 28-29, 2008 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

About the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon

The 2008 ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, to be held on Sunday, March 30, is Georgia’s picturesque, springtime, neighborhood–based distance combo event. Beginning at Centennial Olympic Park, it will travel through 26.2 miles (and 13.1 miles for the half marathon) of Metro Atlanta area’s most interesting and historic areas including the Sweet Auburn District, Inman Park, Midtown, Downtown and the city of Decatur. Along the way it will pass landmarks including the King Center, Carter Center, the Fox Theater and others, before returning to Centennial Olympic Park for the finish. A limit of 15,000 registrations will be accepted for the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon. The event is owned and operated by Georgia Marathon LLC. The marathon race has been designated the RRCA State Championship for 2008.

The ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon includes a full weekend of activities for athletes, families and spectators – Health & Wellness Expo, Tot Trot, Neighborhood Challenge, and the ING Run for Something Better. A full list of weekend activities, volunteer opportunities and registration information are available at www.inggeorgiamarathon.com,

About ING

ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, insurance and asset management to more than 75 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 50 countries. With a diverse workforce of over 120,000 people, ING comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand. In the U.S., the ING family of companies offers a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients which include life insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, direct banking, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits, financial planning, and reinsurance. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves over 14 million customers across the nation. For more information, visit www.ing.com.

About Georgia Marathon LLC

Based in Decatur, Ga., Georgia Marathon LLC was formed in 2005 to bring a springtime, neighborhood-focused, long-distance running event to metro Atlanta. The president of Georgia Marathon LLC, Victoria Seahorn, also serves as the race director for the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon. She is a veteran of 29 marathons and numerous half-marathons. In addition to her personal experience completing races, Seahorn has created training programs to guide more than 10,000 people to achieve their goal of completing a marathon. Georgia Marathon LLC is responsible for all branding, logistics, and sales and marketing for the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon.

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