Nike announces Liz Phair as post-race performer for Inaugural Nike 26.2 Marathon & Runners

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (Nike Inc) - The thousands of runners participating in the inaugural Nike 26.2 Marathon and Half Marathon for women may race a little more quickly knowing they have a Tiffany & Co. finisher necklace awaiting them at the finish line as well as a post-marathon concert with Liz Phair. It is the first time Tiffany & Co. has designed a commemorative necklace for a marathon.

Still open for registration at https://www.nikemarathon.com, the Nike 26.2 Marathon and Half Marathon for women will take place in San Francisco on Sunday, October 24 and is expected to raise millions of dollars for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Nike 26.2 is inspired by the 20th anniversary of Joan Benoit Samuelson's historic win in 1984 in Los Angeles.

Benoit Samuelson is serving as race ambassador and will participate in the marathon. This race will be an annual event and is the first Nike marathon in the United States for women runners and walkers of all ages.
"As if there weren't enough reasons to do the Nike 26.2 with it being in beautiful San Francisco and benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we thought we'd add a few more incentives to really make the event unique," said, Kellie Leonard of Nike.
"Liz Phair is an exciting addition to the activities surrounding the Nike 26.2 race weekend and runners will really be in the mood to celebrate their race finish at her concert."
"We also all knew that a little blue box from Tiffany's would create some excitement and probably help improve everyone's time as they race to the finish line to get their commemorative Nike 26.2 necklace," said Leonard.

The Nike 26.2 will be a weekend-long celebration. Events and activities include a race Expotique at Union Square featuring fitness consultations and demonstrations, Macy's fashion shows and complimentary spa services open to both registered runners and the general public. Both the marathon and half marathon will start and finish on the Great Highway outside Golden Gate Park and will run through the city of San Francisco ending along Ocean Beach, allowing runners and walkers to enjoy both the city and the coast line during the race.
Running legend Joan Benoit Samuelson and CSI: Miami actress Emily Procter will serve as ambassadors for the Nike 26.2 Marathon. Race sponsors include Jamba Juice, Macy's, PowerBar and The Beach Chalet/The Park Chalet.