this is just a reminder from your friendly long-distance running metroblogger that you have until december 31 to save money registering for the inaugural ing georgia marathon. registration is also capped at 15,000 and last i hear they were already up to 5,000.

register before the 31st and you can save ten bucks on either the full 26.2 or the half-marathon, which metroblogging’s sabrina has pledged to run (see comments here,) although i am still working on getting her into the full marathon.

seriously, if you are a marathoner or thinking of becoming one, this is a great opportunity. atlanta is finally getting a big-time marathon like the ones in new york or Chicago, with huge spectator base, entertainment, etc. the atlanta marathon is much more of a small time affair and great for what it is i imagine, but this thing will rock.

organizers are also promising some really cool inaugural race swag. according to the website:

Each participant will receive a unique commemorative inaugural medal, a Mizuno technical shirt, commemorative marathon poster and many other goodies that will be available only to those participating in this first time event.

and speaking of swag, i was in the big peach in brookhaven the other day and if you register in store, or bring in your confirmation and then buy a piece of mizuno apparel or shoes, they will give you an awesome free georgia marathon driscience mizuno running shirt. needless to say i grabbed mine, and it is damn cool.