2Slow 4Boston Marathon & Half to be held in Greer
on April 14th, 2024 @ 7:30 am
For Immediate Release (April 1th, 2024)
Greer, SC: The eleventh installment of the 2Slow4Boston Marathon will be held near historic downtown Greer for the sixth year in a row. This event will once again include a half marathon! So far, participants from 13 states, and Canada will be taking part in this event. There is a limit of 75 participants for the marathon, and 25 participants for the half-marathon and registration will stay open until 3pm on April 13th.
This marathon was originally created and held in North Carolina with the idea to host an event that would be open to all levels of runners but would also appeal to the slower running/walking community. Although it’s a way to honor middle and back of the packers that don’t receive as much recognition as faster runners, we encourage all levels to participate.
The race will consist of a 1.31-mile loop through our neighborhood. Participants for the marathon will complete 20 loops and 10 loops for the half marathon. While only the marathon offers cash prizes, the last three finishers of each event will receive the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.
Race director Adamy Diaz says, “the race will remain open until the last participant crosses the finish line”. The marathon is open to anyone regardless of speed, but if a participant has never completed a marathon or has qualified or completed the Boston Marathon, they will run as a “Bandit”. What that means is, that although this would still count as an official marathon, the participant would not be eligible for award money.
The marathon will begin at 701 West Poinsett St, in Greer next to the Clock restaurant. This is the Team Be @ Peace headquarters and home to Angel Dolfyn Massage.
Organizer and race director, Adamy Diaz has completed 30+ marathons and ultramarathons, and her husband Don has currently completed 95+ marathons and ultramarathons. They are both back of the pack runners and are passionate about their desire to honor others like them.
The race was recently featured in the digital edition of AAA Living Magazine under Travel, Events in South Carolina (living.acg.aaa.com/blog/travel/events-in-south-carolina).
Sponsors include The Clock Restaurant of Greer, Run In, Angel Dolfyn Massage, daWebGenius Digital Solutions and 3CatsWeb.
To register for this race, visit, RunSignup.com/2Slow4Boston. And, for additional information, you can reach us at 864-989-0028 or via our website at 2slow4boston.com.