08/27/08
Text: Nik Mercer
Nike+ is putting on quite possibly the largest marathon undertaking ever to transpire: on August 31, twenty-five cities will host 10K races with the grand finale being held in our base of operations, Los Angeles (cutely at 8.31.08 PM).
The L.A. marathon is being hosted by Randy Johnson and will feature performances by Kanye West and Common. Not too shabby for a get-together that usually involves a whole mess of tennis shoes, sweat, and Dixie cups.
And it's all, of course, for a good cause! Beneficiaries include WWF, the Global Conservation Organization, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and the UN Refugee Agency's ninemillion.org campaign. Here's the rest of the information:
When: Sunday, August 31st at 8:31:08 PM
Where: The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Exhibition Park, 39th Ave. and Figueroa)
Runners will take off for a course that begins and ends at Christmas Tree Lane at Figueroa St. and 39th Ave. Following the run, participants will be treated to the concert outside of the stadium.
