KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Price Chopper, the largest grocer in Kansas City, has inked a deal to be the title sponsor of the 39th edition of the Hospital Hill Run. Hospital Hill Run presented by Price Chopper will take place on Saturday June 2, 2012 consists of a half-marathon, 10K and the UMKC School of Medicine 5K events, starting and finishing at Crown Center.
“We are thrilled to be the presenting sponsor of Hospital Hill Run, Kansas City’s oldest racing event, especially because thousands of our customers take part every year,” says Casie Broker, director of marketing, Price Chopper. “Hospital Hill Run reinforces the importance of exercise, a nutritious diet and a healthy lifestyle, so this event fits right in with Price Chopper’s FitKC commitment to a healthier Kansas City.”
Hospital Hill Run presented by Price Chopper is the oldest road race in Kansas City and one of the 5 oldest half marathons in the country. First held in 1974 with a field of 99 runners, Hospital Hill Run has grown in size and stature in the ensuing years, recently being named one of the top races in the country by Runner’s World magazine.
Past competitors include Olympic gold medalists Frank Shorter and Billy Mills and running legends Bill Rodgers and Jim Ryun, as well as over 110,000 ordinary Kansas and Missouri citizens running for the challenge, fun and fitness. In 2011 Hospital Hill Run hosted its largest field ever, when over 7,600 athletes took to the streets
“Hospital Hill Run is very excited to partner with Price Chopper,” stated Beth Salinger, Hospital Hill Run Race Director. “Hospital Hill Run is the oldest race in Kansas City and Price Chopper the largest grocer in Kansas City, it made sense to combine forces to get people moving and to be healthier.”
Price Chopper’s 49 stores are locally owned by the Ball, Bresette, Cosentino, McKeever, and Queen families, all of whom live in Kansas City and oversee store operations on a daily basis. For 32 years, the owners and employees of Price Chopper have been committed to providing the highest quality products and top-of-the-line customer service to the thousands of customers they serve every day.
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The 39th Annual Hospital Hill Run presented by Price Chopper will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2012. The event includes three distances, UMKC School of Medicine 5K, 10K and half marathon, which all begin and end on Grand Boulevard right in front of Crown Center. Also included in the weekend is a two-day health and fitness expo taking place at the Crown Center Exhibit Hall, Pasta Party at Milano and a post-race party highlighting Three Little Pigs award winning BBQ and Michelob Ultra beer.
For more information regarding Hospital Hill Run, go to www.hospitalhillrun.com
Hospital Hill Run is proudly sponsored by the following local partners: Price Chopper, UMKC School of Medicine, Crown Center, Saint Luke’s Health System, Sports Radio 810, Hot Talk 1510, Garmin, Panera, Sheraton Crown Center, SoftVu, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Milano, Michelob Ultra, Gatorade, Three Little Pigs BBQ & PODS.
