Stillwater, MN, March 25, 2010 -- The Stillwater Marathon announced today that Dick’s Sporting Goods has selected the Stillwater Marathon as one of ten U.S. races that are part of Dick’s Sporting Goods National Runners’ Month. The new initiative is designed to promote running and highlight the retailer’s deep commitment to serving runners throughout the United States. The ten races include other highly regarded events such as the Pittsburgh Marathon, Boulder to Boulder in Colorado, Ridge Run in Chicago and Palos Verde Marathon in Los Angeles.

“The Stillwater Marathon is very proud to have been selected as a com-ponent of Dick’s Sporting Goods National Runners’ Month”, said David Eckberg, Stillwater Marathon Race Director. “Joining the elite roster of races identified as high quality events by Dick’s Sporting Goods is an honor for our race and a testament to the hard work and ongoing support by race volunteers and the running community.”

According to the company, Dick’s Sporting Goods will soon launch a dedicated Web site for National Runners’ Month with a promotional campaign to include national advertising, social media, mobile market-ing-including the development of a running-related iPhone application, store promotions, a partnership with a national charitable organization and other activities to engage both new runners and experienced runners alike.

About the Stillwater Marathon

The Stillwater Marathon features four race distances with scenic river valley race courses for runners to enjoy commanding views of the St. Croix River, wild prairies, vintage steamboats, lumber baron mansions, extensive Victorian architecture and pass through steep sandstone bluffs before finishing beside the historic lift bridge downtown Stillwater. www.StillwaterMarathon.com

About Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners' Month

Scheduled for May 2010, Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners' Month is an initiative by leading sporting goods retailer, Dick's Sporting Goods, to promote running and highlight the company's deep commitment to serving runners throughout the United States.

About Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. The Company currently operates 419 Dick's Sporting Goods stores in 40 states primarily throughout the eastern half of the U.S. The Company also owns Golf Galaxy, Inc., a multi-channel golf specialty retailer, with 91 stores in 31 states, e-commerce websites and catalog operations. www.dickssportinggoods.com

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