Registration for the Samsung Amman International Marathon available at major shopping centers

Amman, September 27^th, 2011— TheSamsung Amman International Marathon announced that registration for the marathon is now available at City Mall, Mecca Mall, Cozmo, Al Istiqlal Mall and all Fitness First branches in Amman. Additionally, Participants can also visit the website at www.amman-marathon.com for registration and online payment.

Lina El Kurd, Deputy General Manager of the Amman International Marathon, stated, “Last year, the Marathon achieved record breaking numbers attracting over 10,000 people from across the globe, making it one of the most popular marathons to be held in the Middle East region. This year we plan to build on that success by attracting even more participants. Our aim is to make the registration process as convenient as possible not only through the marathon’s website, but also by visiting some of Amman’s most popular shopping and fitness centers. “

The Samsung Amman International Marathon will take place on Friday October 28^th, 2011 to participants above the age of 6 from all over the world. This year’s Marathon will consist of two races— the 42.195 km marathon and the 10 km fun run. The Marathon is also one of the few major sporting events to take place in the region that provides people with special needs with an opportunity to demonstrate their sporting prowess.

Participants can visit the website to instantly and easily access any information about the race, the route, registration and payment processes, and much more. Participants can also register through a number of local NGOs that include the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF), I am Human Society for the Rights of Disabled People, El-Hassan Youth Award, Al Hussein Society for the Habilitation and Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged, and Jordan Pharmaceutical Students' Association.