Nutrilite to Sponsor Rock 'N Roll Marathon Series

April 02, 2009 08:31 AM
Leading vitamin and dietary supplement brand rocks into major running sponsorship

ADA, Mich., April 02, 2009 - Amway Global proudly announces that its NUTRILITE® nutritional supplements brand will sponsor the Rock 'N Roll Marathon series - seven rocking races that incorporate miles with music - as well as four additional prominent distance running events.

The NUTRILITE and ARTISTRY® Mobile Brand Experience vehicles will make appearances at these running events, providing product samples, brand exposure, and perks for runners such as an ice-foot bath at the finish line.

"These races are a perfect fit for the health and wellness focus of our NUTRILITE brand," said Jori Hartwig, Amway Global Vice President of Marketing. "People actively pursuing a healthy lifestyle - such as the runners at these events - are the people we want to introduce to NUTRILITE."

The full race line-up includes:

Event Race Date Expo Dates
Carlsbad 5000 & Junior Carlsbad

April 5, 2009             
April 4-5
 
 
Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
April 25, 2009
April 23-25
 
 
Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon
May 31, 2009
May 29-30
 
 
Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon                            
June 27, 2009
June 25-26

 
Rock 'n' Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon
Aug. 2, 2009
July 31-Aug. 1
 
 
Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach 1/2 Marathon
Sept. 6, 2009
Sept. 4-5
 
 
ING Philadelphia Distance Run
Sept. 20, 2009
Sept. 18-19
 
 
Rock 'n' Roll San Jose 1/2 Marathon
Oct. 4, 2009
Oct. 2-3
 
 
Denver Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Oct. 18, 2009
Oct. 16-17
 
 
Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon     
   
Nov. 15, 2009
Nov. 13-14
 
 
Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Dec. 6, 2009
Dec. 4-5
 
 

With Sales that exceeded $3 billion in 2008, Nutrilite is the world's leading brand of vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements.* It's the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest, and process plants on its own certified organic farms.** Nutrilite farms are located in California, Washington, Mexico, and Brazil.

* Based on 2008 sales
** Research conducted in 2008 by Euromonitor Consultancy.

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CONTACT: Lindsay Martin, 616.787.7007, lindsay.martin@amwayglobal.com.