Jerry Frostick Named 2013 MarathonFoto/Road Race Management

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brittany R. Vajda Communications Director J&A Racing 757-­‐412-­‐1056 [email protected] Jerry Frostick Named 2013 MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year A committee made up of race directors, athletes, media, corporate executives and club officials has named Jerry Frostick, Co-­‐Director of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend (Virginia Beach, VA), the MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year. Frostick was honored at a reception at the Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting in Hollywood, FL on November 7. The award is presented by Electric City Printing. “From a large and very impressive international field of well-­‐qualified candidates, Frostick emerged as the winner,” said Road Race Management President Phil Stewart. Described by Bill Rodgers as “the Gold Medal of race directing,” the award is one of the most prestigious honors in the sport of road racing. “Anyone nominated should be proud of their accomplishments,” said Stewart. “Jerry’s resume resonates with passion and commitment for both race directing and the sport of long distance running. During his ten years as a leader of the Shamrock Sportsfest, the event grew from a regional event with 3,000 participants to a nationally recognized running weekend with 28,000 participants. But his work didn’t stop there; he directs half a dozen other successful events in the Tidewater, Virginia area, he has promoted kids running, he has raised thousands of dollars for charity through all of his events, and he coaches runners and triathletes. Jerry Frostick is the complete package and is a most deserving recipient of the Road Race Management/MarathonFoto Race Director of the Year award for 2013,” added Stewart in making the presentation. The MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director of the Year award (presented by Electric City Printing) is made annually to recognize and promote excellence in race directing. Nominees were judged on several factors, including overall ability, reputation of race, creativity and organizational ability. For a list of previous recipients, visit http://www.rrm.com/rdm/rdypast.htm. ### About J&A Racing J&A Racing is a nationally known race management company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia with a mission to promote and support healthy lifestyles and the sport of running through the development and growth of their running events throughout Hampton Roads. Founded in 2003 when J&A Racing owners Amy and Jerry Frostick first took over the Shamrock Sportsfest, the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend has become one of the most popular events in the country, growing from 3,000 participants to a record 28,000 in 2013. J&A Racing’s portfolio of fun, festive and family oriented events for runners at all stages in life has expanded to include the Halloween themed Anthem Wicked 10K and Old Point National Bank Monster Mile, the Valentine's Day themed Bon Secours In Motion Virginia is For Lovers 14K, 6K, 1K, the Christmas themed Surf-­‐n-­‐Santa 10 Miler and Frosty's 5K, and their newest event, the Coors Light Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon & 5K. For information on all of the J&A Racing events, please visit http://www.jandaracing.com/.