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Run for charity at a World Marathon Majors event

On January 23, 2006, Boston, Flora London, real,- BERLIN, LaSalle Bank Chicago and ING New York City marathons collectively launched the World Marathon Majors a new series offering a $1 million prize purse to be split equally between the top male and female marathoners in the world.

In creating the World Marathon Majors, the organizers of these five races recognized an opportunity to advance the sport, raise awareness of its athletes and increase the level of interest in elite racing among running enthusiasts.

However, the World Marathon Majors is not just about elite athletes you too can get involved with any of the five events by running for charity. Running for a charity is a great way to take part in the amazing events that make up the World Marathon Majors and you get to help a worthwhile cause too. There are a number of charities that would love you to run for them, click here to check them out.

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