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Title Sponsor of the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2013

Amica Insurance

Amica Mutual Insurance Company, the country’s oldest mutual insurer of automobiles, was founded in 1907 on a simple principle that has always guided its business practices: satisfy the customer. In fact, Amica has consistently received recognition for exemplary customer service from national consumer publications.

Amica consistently earns high ratings from financial and insurance industry organizations. A.M. Best Company rates Amica A++ (Superior), its highest rating. But perhaps the best indication of Amica’s success is the number of satisfied people it counts as customers. Amica has a 93.6 percent customer retention rate, which is among the highest in the industry.

Amica employs more than 3,200 people in 40 offices across the country, including two offices in Washington State. In addition to automobile insurance, Amica also writes homeowners, personal umbrella liability and marine insurance. Life coverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary. For more information, call 866-512-6422 or visit www.amicaWashington.com.

Official Medical Coverage Sponsor

University of Washington Medical Center

UW Medicine is one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, and provides highly specialized medical care in areas, such as orthopaedics and sports medicine, cardiology, high-risk pregnancy and neonatal intensive care, oncology, neurosciences and organ transplantation. Patients travel from across Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho for these specialized services.

U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked UW Medicine facilities among the best in its state, metro and national rankings. For more information please visit uwmedicine.org.

Official Athletic Apparel & Footwear Sponsor

Saucony

Building great shoes since 1898, Saucony is excited to be the official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor of the Seattle Marathon. At Saucony, we exist for runners. Runners inspire us, bring us new ideas, force us to be better. They drive our design and engineering. They keep us competitive. They keep us hungry. They keep us honest. Whether it’s in a conference room or out on a lunchtime run, we’re constantly talking about and arguing about our sport, runners and the products that fuel them. We love our products and we run in everything we make. This focus and passion fuels us as we strive to create the best running shoes and apparel on the planet. We leave work each day knowing we’ve done everything to make runners’ lives just a little bit better.

At Saucony, a good day is when we get to run. A great day is when we inspire someone else to run.

TalkingRain

Pouring water for the Seattle Marathon since 2004, TalkingRain Beverage Company is passionate about providing choices to health-conscious consumers. We pride ourselves on creating beverage products of exceptional quality and value for you and your family. The TalkingRain family of beverages includes these thirst-quenching and refreshing product lines: Twist Essence Water, Sparkling ICE, Air Water, TalkingRain Fusions, TalkingRain Mountain Spring Water and TalkingRain Sparkling Water, all of which are created to refresh the body and renew the mind.

Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant Moving Company is an award winning moving company with more than 30 years of experience offering the highest quality moving, storage facilities, and packing for moving. Our team of more than 200 competent, caring movers and moving specialists provide professional moving services to more than 10,000 customers each year. Whether moving a large home across the country, or simply moving a studio apartment a few blocks, our highly trained employees are equipped to complete the move safely and efficiently, eliminating the stress from an otherwise challenging task.

Gatorade

Gatorade has shaken things up and introduced a new symbol for the brand—“G” represents the heart, hustle and soul of a run. From breaking that first sweat during training to crossing the finish line of a race, Gatorade G Series Pro Endurance Formula will be there for every step, helping Amica Seattle Marathon runners experience their “G” moment and perform at their best. G Series Pro Endurance Formula, a specialized sports drink with approximately twice the sodium (200 mg) of Gatorade(r) Thirst Quencher and the same carbohydrate energy to fuel working muscles, will be served on course to keep runners properly hydrated and fueled.

Seattle Weekly

Founded in 1976, Seattle Weekly has been the premiere source for entertainment, culture, and narrative journalism for more than 3 decades. While maintaining its roots as a free weekly newspaper, Seattle Weekly has become a daily presence on seattleweekly.com providing real-time news and analysis from the city, as well as comprehensive coverage of the local food and music communities.

Honey Bucket

Honey Bucket is again pleased to provide clean, portable rest rooms for the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2013. Honey Bucket can meet any portable sanitation needs for special events, construction or agriculture. Call us at 800.444.2371.

Heritage Bank

Heritage Bank has been creating financial solutions for the needs of our neighbors since 1927. We are known as the “quality bank” because our staff works together as a team, focused on building lasting relationships to help customers reach their financial goals. We are dedicated to exceeding customers’ expectations. Combine this with a devoted focus on giving back to the communities through contributions and staff volunteer efforts, and you have exactly what customers and communities deserve from their local bank.

At Heritage Bank, you’ll receive the personal attention you deserve.
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR VISION.

The Westin Seattle

The Westin Seattle is located in downtown Seattle and has proudly served as our race headquarters hotel for the past 17 years. Recharge in one of their 891-smoke free rooms designed to provide the ultimate in tranquility and comfort. The Westin Seattle’s quality accommodations, expert food preparation and service, spectacular views of the city and knowledgeable, courteous staff contribute immeasurably to the success of our event.

Dole

As the world’s largest producer and marketer of high quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables and with a growing line of packaged and frozen foods, the DOLE brand is synonymous with high quality standards and satisfaction. Dole has earned this reputation over the last 154 years thanks to its unwavering commitment to fulfill its customers’ needs and consumers’ expectations in the critical areas of quality assurance, food safety, traceability, environmental responsibility and social accountability.

Amtrak

Whether you’re a new visitor aboard the Amtrak Cascades or a frequent passenger, the sleek, European-style train is filled with plenty of extras. Enjoy space to work or time to relax as you travel through the breathtaking scenery of the Pacific Northwest.

Seattle Bagel Bakery

Seattle Bagel Bakery is proud to produce genuine, kettle boiled bagels. Pick them up in downtown Seattle at all 5 Cherry Street Coffee House locations or get them delivered to your doorstep through Smith Brothers Farms. More info at seattlebagel.com.

On The Run Events

Ontherunevents.com has been serving the running community with online information since 1995. Site visitors can search our extensive calendar for runs, walks andmulti-sport events. You can register for events online, find a running club or chat with other runners. Visitors can find tips on training, look up race results, view event photos and find great online deals on running gear. So fire up your browser and pack a lunch, you could be there awhile!

GU

“This stuff just works!” From 1991 to today, athletes the world over have come to the same conclusion: GU works. Our Berkeley-based sports nutrition company was founded with GU Energy Gel, a revolutionary and more effective method to keep athletes fueled during exercise. Since then, GU has continued to improve the recipe, incorporating the latest scientific research into its products and has introduced Roctane Ultra Endurance gel, Chomps Ultra Performance Energy Chews, Electrolyte Brew, and Recovery Brew. Throughout our history we've been striving to do one thing: help athletes go faster and longer than ever before. Learn more about GU and our performance sports nutrition products at www.guenergy.com.

Bradley Kirschner

Bradley Kirschner, CPA is the accounting firm for the Seattle Marathon Association and a twelfth year sponsor. We wish to thank him for all his support and hope you will contact the firm at 206.378.1886 for all your accounting needs.

MarathonFoto

MarathonFoto is the established leader in race photography with three decades of experience—over 8 million participants and 3250 races photographed. View and order photos at www.marathonfoto.com.

MOViN’ 92.5

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Seanet

Seanet is proud to provide Internet services to the Seattle Marathon Association. Locally owned and operated since 1994, Seanet serves residential and business customers in the Greater Puget Sound region, offering Nationwide Dialup, Broadband, Web hosting and Server Colocation services all backed by our local Technical Support staff.

Bastyr

Bastyr Center for Natural Health is the teaching clinic of Bastyr University, a global leader in natural health science education. Located in the Fremont/Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, Bastyr Center is the largest natural health clinic in the Northwest. We offer a wide range of services that address the whole person, including naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, nutrition and counseling. Most insurance plans accepted. Learn more at www.BastyrCenter.org.

Washington Sports Massage Team

The American Massage Therapy Association of Washington will be providing massages once again at the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2013. Sign up for a massage on your entry form.

Washington State Chiropractic Association

The Washington State Chiropractic Association Sports Council is teaming up with the UW Medical Center in a mobile clinic to provide complete chiropractic care, emergency medical assistance and clinical support to athletes of the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon 2013. Look for WSCA at the finish line where chiropractors will be on hand alongside massage and acupuncture in the Victory Recovery Area.

Super Jock‘n Jill

Super Jock ‘n Jill’s goal is to help every customer make the best buying decision to suit their personal fitness needs. At Super Jock ‘n Jill we want to keep you healthy! Since 1975 it has been our pleasure to support Northwest runners and walkers with the best shoes and clothing available, and by sponsoring camps, clinics, races and training groups around Puget Sound. Super Jock ‘n Jill is located near Greenlake in Seattle Washington.

Fleet Feet Sports Seattle

At Fleet Feet Sports Seattle, we hope to become more than just a store where you shop. We want to inspire you to meet your fitness goals, even those you haven't dreamed of yet. We want to be your support and provide you with resources for your running, walking, and fitness needs. We want to be a fun running hub where you join fun events, meet up with your running buddies, and get to know new runners and walkers. We want to be a vital part of your community.

Visit us at www.fleetfeetseattle.com.

Running Elements Bellevue

Running Elements is the East-side’s new answer to all your running and walking needs. ‘RE’ may have opened just this April, but its staff is full of product and running knowledge. The owner, Ginny Morris, has been a marathoner and running coach for over 30 years, completing over 60 full marathons. Whether or not you’re a seasoned runner, or just starting, she is full of useful information and motivation.

When you come to the store, you will be offered a complimentary gait analysis and shoe fitting with a wide variety of brands. While you’re trying out your shoes you can also check out quality apparel from Mondetta Performance Gear, Brooks, Asics, Moving Comfort, Handful and Skirt Sports. There’s also a great fueling selection between Gu, Clif, Nuun and Hammer Nutrition. Running Elements also hosts weekly Tuesday night run groups from the store so feel free to join and pick the staff’s brain on anything to do with your training.

Sports Authority

Our customers are passionate about the sports they pursue—they want to run faster, jump higher, hit the ball harder, carry their team to victory, and more. We understand the passion that comes with being dedicated to a goal.

We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best shopping experience possible by consistently providing great brands at great values. We are dedicated to increasing that value by providing industry-leading customer service and product knowledge. We are dedicated to you, and helping you take your game to the next level. If this is what you have been looking for in a sporting goods retailer, then you’ve come to the right store!

West Seattle Runner

Professionally fitting runners from toe to head. West Seattle’s first and only specialty running store located on the corner of California and Charlestown between the Admiral and Alaska junctions. Call us at 206.938.0545.

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