National Black Marathoners Association to Hold 2015 International Summit at the Mt. Kilimanjaro Mara

DALLAS - Nov. 14, 2013 - PRLog -- Dallas, TX (November, 14, 2013) – The National Black Marathoners’ Association (NBMA) announced today its International Summit will be held at the 2015 Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K on June 28, 2015in Moshi, Tanzania. The NBMA is the USA’s oldest and largest not-for-profit organization that supports Black American 5K through ultramarathon distance runners. They have also provided over $10,000 in scholarships to deserving, college-bound high school boy and girl distance runners.

“We have heard great things about this event.” said NBMA’s Executive Director and seven continents marathon finisher, Tony Reed. “Many of our members are trying to complete marathons or half marathons on all seven continents. Other members have always wanted to visit Africa with an energetic, adventurous group of like-minded people. This gives them an opportunity to go for a run from 10K to a marathon, go on a bicycle tour, be in a safari, and/or climb Africa’s tallest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro.”

NBMA participants will be wearing red or lime green jerseys shirts and black shorts or pants to symbolize their membership during the race. The organization has members in 43 states and five countries.

About National Black Marathoners’ Association:

The National Black Marathoners Association (NBMA) is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to encouraging Black Americans and others to pursue a healthy life-style through running and walking. It is open to everyone, regardless of your athletic ability or previous marathon experience. The NBMA hosts an annual marathon gathering each year.   Previous locations and events for the gathering have been Lewis & Clark Marathon (St. Charles, MO), New Jersey Marathon (Long Branch, NJ), Rite-Aid Cleveland (OH) Marathon, Lost Dutchman Marathon (Apache Junction, AZ), Cowtown Marathon (Ft. Worth, TX), ING (Atlanta) Georgia Marathon, Bermuda International Race Weekend, Deadwood-Michelson Marathon (Deadwood, SD), Madison (WI) Marathon, and the Richmond (VA) Marathon. The NBMA website is www.BlackMarathoners.org.

About the Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon:

The Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon has won the #2 award as "Wonder Of The World Marathon" from Runner's World magazine. It was also ranked as the fourth best international adventure marathon by Forbes Magazine. The event also includes a half marathon and 10K. It takes place on the last Sunday in June every year at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro in the little town of Moshi, Tanzania, Africa. The marathon is a 10.5 loop where the runners run the same course four times. The participants climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro with porters, cook, and excellent guides. There is a pasta party and awards ceremony. The finishers receive an engraved brass medal and t- shirt. Those who summit Mt. Kilimanjaro will also receive a special certificate. Their website is www.MtKilimanjaroMarathon.com.

Contact:

NBMA:

Tony Reed, Executive Director

214-257-0469

Info@BlackMarathoners.org

Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon:

Marie Frances

702-279-0646
mariefran@aol.com