Jul 6
Media Credentials Info for Aug. 5 TD Beach to Beacon 10K
Wolfe PR to you (Bcc) + 1 moreshow details
Hi – this year marks the special 20th running of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K, with many “extras” planned to mark the day, including race founder & Olympic gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson joining the field for only the fourth time. With the return of the American-only prize purse, the Aug. 5 race again expects a host of top American distance runners. (the field will be announced soon) This race also is the pinnacle of the race season for top Maine & New England runners and a celebration of health and fitness for recreational runners across the region. Also, as you may know, the TDB2B is directed by BAA Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray, who always puts on a good show. Hope you can make it!
TO: Media Covering Aug. 5, 2017 TD Beach to Beacon 10K
FROM: Jason and Beryl Wolfe, Wolfe Public Relations
RE: Media Credentials for this year’s B2B
We’d like to invite you to cover the TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race on Saturday, August 5 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
Founded by Olympic Gold Medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson in 1998, this is the 20th year for the race that draws world-class international and American distance runners competing for $90,000+ in prize money, as well as top runners from Maine and New England.
To request media credentials, follow these steps:
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Scroll to bottom and fill in the requested info
Add your name and organization to Subject line
Email completed form to jason@wolfenews.com
The deadline is July 21. A media credential is required on race day to enter the Media Tent and risers at the Finish, be in the Start line areas, or board a press truck if assigned a spot on a truck.
No credential is required to attend the Press Conference Aug. 4 – which this year will be held at the Finish Line area at the Fort at 10 a.m. under the Big Tent. More details to follow.
If others at your news organization need to be credentialed, please forward this e-mail as we require one form per person.
To add someone to our media list, send us a note and we’d be happy to add them to future distributions.
Credentials will be delivered to you the week before the race. For race news, story ideas and other key info on this year’s race, go to the race logo on Wolfe News Wire at www.wolfenews.com, or the newsroom page on the race website at www.beach2beacon.org/news.
Also, follow the race on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates and race information. Please utilize the hashtag #tdb2b10k in your posts.
Key Media / Photo Op Dates
Credentials form due back to Wolfe PR by e-mail – July 21
Media Morning at the Fort with Joanie – Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 9:45 to 11:45 in front of the Portland Head Light (e-mail beryl@wolfenews.com to request a 15-minute, one-on-one time)
Bib Pick up/Expo – Thursday and Friday, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 3 and 4, at Cape Elizabeth High School
Press Conference – 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Fort Williams under the Big Tent at the Finish
Photographer meeting – to get riser spots at the Finish Aug. 4 at 12 noon at Fort Williams
High School Mile – 4 p.m. Aug. 4 at Fort Williams – media welcome
Kids Fun Run – 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, Fort Williams – media welcome
Race Day – Saturday, Aug. 5 – press truck riders meet at Fort Williams lower parking lot again this year by 6:30 a.m. media who are on risers or finish, arrive at Media Tent at Finish by 7:15 a.m.
Contact Jason Wolfe at Wolfe PR at (520) 399-5097 jason@wolfenews.com or Beryl Wolfe at (520) 399-5770 beryl@wolfenews.com with questions. We look forward to your coverage of the race!
2017 MEDIA CREDENTIAL REQUEST FORM
Please fill out one form per person to request media credentials to cover the 20th TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race on Sat., Aug. 5, 2016 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine — and e-mail it back to jason@wolfenews.com by July 21. Credentials will be mailed to arrive the week of the race. Note: A media credential is required on Race Day to enter the Media Tent, board a Press Truck or access the Start or Finish Line areas.
Name:
Title/Position:
Media Organization:
E-mail:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Full Street Address to mail credentials:
Photographers – are you requesting:
– A spot on the risers at the Finish Line? Yes/No (delete one)
If Yes, you must attend the 12 p.m. meeting Friday Aug. 4 at the Finish Line area near the lighthouse at Fort Williams to get your assignment on the risers.
– Or, a spot on a Press Truck? Yes/No (delete one)
Requests do not guarantee a spot – we will let you know when we send you your credentials.
MEETING PLACE race morning for Press Truck Riders – Photographers with a spot on a press truck will again meet at the lower parking lot at Fort Williams race day morning so you can park in that lot (and leave after the race). Arrive before 6:30 a.m. as trucks leave at 6:45 a.m.
Do you need a parking pass for Fort Williams? Yes/No
Please send this completed info to jason@wolfenews.com. Thanks!
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