NEW YORK, April 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith
Corporation, (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com) the leading media
and marketing company serving 100 million American women and 72
percent of U.S. millennial women (26 million), today announced that
the 2017 SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon hosted by Meredith's
SHAPE magazine in conjunction with the New York Road Runners
(NYRR), will celebrate the 14th anniversary of the
13.1-mile race by featuring 13 notable female leaders across
multiple industries with its second-annual Women Run the World™
Relay & Mentorship Program.
The race, which will be held on Sunday,
April 30, in New York's
Central Park, is one of the largest women's-only half-marathons in
the country, and draws 10,000 female runners and walkers of all
ages, from around the world, each year.
The notable runners include:
- Candice Huffine, model and
Founder of Project Start
- Elizabeth Goodman Artis,
Editor-in-Chief of SHAPE
- Hannah Bronfman, DJ and Founder
of HBFIT.com
- Jackie Cruz, actress and star of
Orange is the New Black
- Jen Selter, fitness advocate and
social media star
- Jen Widerstrom, The Biggest
Loser Trainer
- Jenny Gaither, Founder & CEO
of Movemeant Foundation
- Jessamyn Stanley, yoga teacher,
author of Every Body Yoga, body positivity advocate and
Motrin Spokesperson
- Natalie Sexton, CMO of Natalie's
Orchid Island Juice
- Olivia Culpo, actress and
fashion & beauty influencer
- Payal Kadakia, CEO &
Co-Founder of ClassPass
- Rachel Pratt, New York Road
Runners Senior Vice President of Youth & Community
Services
- Tolli Love, Vice President,
Fundraising & Marketing of CARE
"We're honored and excited to once again work with Women Run the
World™," says Elizabeth Goodman
Artis, Editor-in-Chief of SHAPE magazine. "This race
is all about celebrating female empowerment and camaraderie, and I
can't think of a better way to do that than by recognizing these 13
incredible women who are making a difference in their industries
and communities every day."
In addition to honoring these 13 notable women and showcasing
the significant role that women play as leaders and influencers,
the Women Run the World™ Relay & Mentorship Program will also
highlight the importance of supporting, inspiring and empowering
the next generation of women.
Honorees will be paired with a mentee from the NYRR Run
for the Future program, a free running program for young
women in New York City, which
gives them the tools to run their first 5k race, build and
strengthen self-confidence, and earn money toward
college. Each pair will run or walk a one-mile leg of the
course as part of the relay team.
"I'm excited to be part of the Women Run the World™ relay, an
initiative that brings together an impressive group of successful
women with the next generation of leaders who are participating in
the NYRR Run for the Future program," said Rachel Pratt, Senior Vice President of youth and
community services for New York Road Runners. "Now in its
14th year, the SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon is an
inspiring day for women of all ages and abilities and brings to
life NYRR's mission to help and inspire people through
running."
On race day, supporters and spectators are invited to cheer on
runners along the course in Central Park, and visit the Race Day
Festival at Naumburg Bandshell to enjoy live music, free samples,
giveaways, fun activities and more. There will also be an awards
ceremony following the race to celebrate the runners and Women Run
the World™ honorees.
ABC's Good Morning America serves as the Media Partner of
the SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon. Race Product Sponsors include
AdvoCare, Motrin, Cabot Creamery Cooperative and
Natalie's Juice. CARE, a leading humanitarian
organization that empowers women and girls around the globe, serves
as the Charity Partner; Bloomingdale's serves as the Retail
Partner; and AVON39, PowerBar and True Citrus
serve as Gift Bag Sponsors.
A number of pre-race events will take place at the NYRR
RUNCenter in the lead up to the event. For complete dates
and details or to register for the race, visit:
http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2017/shape-womens-half-marathon.
To join the conversation on social media using 2016's trending
hashtag #WomenRunTheWorld, and by following:
SHAPE Half on Facebook: facebook.com/shapehalf
SHAPE Half on Twitter: @ShapeHalf
SHAPE Half on Instagram: @ShapeHalf
For race details and additional information, please visit:
http://shapehalf.com/.
ABOUT SHAPE
Launched in 1981, SHAPE helps women achieve the best
versions of themselves while understanding that healthy living is
more than an endgame—it's a source of personal joy and lasting
reward. SHAPE magazine is published 10 times a year with a
rate base of 2.5 million and an audience of 27 million, reaching
women across all platforms, including the 8.5 million users on
Shape.com and Fitnessmagazine.com, and through award-winning
consumer events and innovative brand extensions. Visit us online
at: http://www.shape.com/ | Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SHAPEmagazine | Twitter: @Shape_Magazine |
Instagram: @Shape_Magazine | Snapchat: @Shape_Magazine
ABOUT NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS (NYRR)
Founded in 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local
running club to the world's premier community running organization,
whose mission is to help and inspire people through running. NYRR's
commitment to New York City's five
boroughs features races, community events, youth running
initiatives, school programs, and training resources that provide
hundreds of thousands of people each year, from children to
seniors, with the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to Run
for Life. NYRR's premier event, and the largest marathon in the
world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held annually on the
first Sunday in November, the race features 50,000 runners, from
the world's top professional athletes to a vast range of
competitive, recreational, and charity runners. To learn more,
visit www.nyrr.org.
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