The Johnson Lexus 5k, 10k, Half Marathon will be taking place September 21,
2013. The Midtown Race Series was established in 2012 to produce a series of
first class running events that start and finish at North Hills in Raleigh,
North Carolina. In conjunction with our sponsorship Johnson Lexus, has
selected the Special Olympics of Wake County to be a race beneficiary as a part
of the Midtown Race's Charity Challenge, which exists to support local
charities.
When runners register, they can donate to any of the charities selected by
each sponsor, or send an email to someone to donate on their behalf for
racing. Each charity will receive 100% of the proceeds that are raised
through the Charity Challenge. In addition, the charity that raises the
most money will receive a percentage of the race proceeds! The Special
Olympics of Wake County has approximately 1,200 athletes that train and compete
in Wake County throughout the year. This makes the Wake County program one of
the largest as well as one of the most active in North Carolina.
As the official automotive sponsor for the Midtown Race Series 2013 races,
Johnson Lexus will be providing the chance for all the race participants to win
a new Lexus IS C worth up to $45,000. One of the race participants in the
5k, 10k, half marathon held on September
21st will be eligible to win the new Lexus.
The runners pace is not a determining factor in the contest for the Lexus;
each participant has the same chance to win. During the awards ceremony
following the conclusion of each race, one lucky participant will be randomly
selected for a chance to win the Lexus.
"We are thrilled to have Johnson Lexus as the title sponsor of our fall
race," said John Kane, Founder and CEO of the Midtown Race
Series. "Their brand is synonymous with first class service and their
commitment to our community is unparalleled, making them an ideal partner for
Midtown Race Series."
"Johnson Lexus is excited the be exclusive automotive sponsor for the
Midtown Race Series this year and to team up with the Midtown Race Series as
the title sponsor of the September 21st race," said Leigh Fox,
spokesperson for Johnson Lexus. "We're also grateful for the
opportunity to support and bring attention to the Special Olympics of Wake
County through the race's Charity Challenge."
There are many options for running events in the greater Raleigh area.
But, the Midtown Race Series is the only race we know of where you could win a
free Lexus just for running and support the Special Olympics of Wake County.
