Runners Take Your Mark-Wicomico Tourism Sets Date for Half Marathon

Hidden Treasures Half Marathon & 5K Slated for September 12, 2010

Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism is pleased to introduce a new event to the Eastern Shore.  The inaugural Hidden Treasures Half Marathon & 5Kpresented by Gateway Subaru will take place in Salisbury, Maryland on Sunday, September 12, 2010.  The marathon, open to runners locally and from the surrounding region of all skill levels, will start and end at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. 

The day’s events will begin with Opening Ceremonies at 7:45am.  Those participating in the race should plan to visit the Civic Center on Saturday, September 11 for packet pick-up.  While there, runners and their families can peruse the many health and fitness related vendors taking part in the Hidden Treasures Half Marathon & 5K Expo Day from 11am to 6pm.

Early registration is open from now until August 1, 2010, and those interested can sign-up for the Half Marathon ($40) or the 5K ($25).  After August 1, registration fees will increase to $55 and $35 respectively.  Runners will receive an Under Armour Tech Shirt as well as food at the conclusion of the race.  For more information and to complete the online registration process, please visit www.WicomicoTourism.org.  Sponsorship, vendor and hotel information is also available online.  Additional inquiries can be directed to Michelle Wainwright at 410-548-4914 or 1-800-332-TOUR.

Over the last decade, Wicomico County Tourism has successfully developed two other signature events for the region.  The Pork in the Park Barbeque Festival, held annually on the third weekend of April, is now the second largest Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition in the nation.  The Autumn Wine Festival, entering its seventh year this October 16 and 17, continues to grow and now features over 20 Maryland Wineries.

“The success and continued growth of our current signature events, when coupled with the experience we’ve gained in the sports marketing arena, has prepared us to enter into the field of marathons,” explains Wicomico Tourism Manager Sandy Fulton.    Fulton further elaborates, “We are very excited about this new venture and the opportunity to introduce a new signature event to Wicomico County.”    For more information on the Hidden Treasures Half Marathon & 5K or any of Wicomico Tourism’s signature events please visit www.WicomicoTourism.org.    

The Eastern Shore’s Largest Bingo Event
Returns to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center

Be the first to shout bingo at Bingomania, which returns to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Saturday, November 6. Doors open at 5:00pm for early bird games and regular games begin at 7:30pm.

Admission to Bingomania includes all regular and special games, including the Jumbo Jackpot Game. Regular games offer a $500 prize while special games pay out $1000. The Jumbo Jackpot Game pays a maximum of $10,000.

Increase your chances of winning and help a local food bank at the same time by bringing three non-perishable food items to the game. Those that do will receive 3 additional cards for the first early bird game, which has a payout of $500.

Tickets are $45 per person in advance and $55 per person at the door. Tickets are on sale now at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (500 Glen Ave. Salisbury, MD), online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org and by phone at 410-548-4911.

All proceeds benefit the Mardela Junior/Senior High School Band. For more information contact the Mardela Band-Aides at 410-677-5170.