OmniForce, LLC Announces Investment In The Surf City USA Marathon

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniForce, LLC a world-leading athletic event production company based in Los Angeles, California announced an investment in The Surf City USA Marathon on Thursday.  Partnership will enable OmniForce to add strategic marketing expertise, enhance the event experience for runners and introduce a network of sponsors to California's largest oceanfront marathon.

"We're absolutely thrilled to join forces with The Surf City USA Marathon," said Brian Pendleton, President & CEO of OmniForce, LLC.

"As an industry leader in large-scale athletic events, OmniForce will add significant value to this fantastic marathon through strategic marketing efforts including social media.  We'll leverage the most advanced technology to help enhance the event experience and with our network of sponsors, we'll introduce new relationships and bring on more sponsors to help elevate the marathon's status among the country's premier events," Pendleton added.

The Surf City USA Marathon and Half Marathon attracts over 21,000 runners annually and is an accredited Boston qualifier.  The annual event takes place annually on "Super Sunday" and features an exclusive, oceanfront course along the famous Pacific Coast Highway, past the iconic Huntington Beach Pier and along Southern California's pristine beaches and shoreline.  Other event activities include a two-day Active Lifestyle Beach Expo and the Michelob Ultra Post Race Beer Garden attended by 45,000 people.

"OmniForce's events are among the best in the world and we share a common goal to ensure the best possible event experience for every participant and their supporters," said Amy Tomchak, General Manager of The Surf City USA Marathon.

"With their experience in strategic marketing, large-scale event production and participant experience, we'll be able to deliver a better product to the running community.  We really couldn't be more excited," Tomchak added.

The 18^th annual Surf City USA Marathon will take place on February 2, 2014.  To register, or receive additional information, visit www.runsurfcity.com.

ABOUT OMNIFORCE,LLC:  OmniForce, LLC along with its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a world-leading athletic event production company based in Los Angeles, California.  OmniForce, LLC offers its clients unique, turnkey solutions for delivering world-class athletic and fundraising events.  Each event provides an unparalleled, high-quality participant experience and produces millions for its respective client.  OmniForce, LLC offers industry-leading strategic services including: Participant Recruitment, Training & Fundraising Support; Marketing; Publicity; Sponsorship Sales; Planning and Logistics.  Since 2002, OmniForce, LLC events have raised over $600 million for its clients which include world-leading hospitals and medical research institutes.  Annually, nearly 100,000 people will participate in OmniForce, LLC events which include 2-day cycling rides, 2-day walks, 10 km runs, and obstacle course challenges across The United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.  For more information, visit www.omniforcellc.com. 

ABOUT SURF CITY USA MARATHON:The 17th Annual Surf City USA Marathon is held on Super Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 and plays host to over 21,000 runners from around the world.  Staged in front of The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton hotel, this exclusive oceanfront course runs on Pacific Coast Highway, past the famous Huntington Beach Pier and winds through the surfing beaches that define Southern California.  Weekend highlights include the two-day California Lifestyle Beach Expo and Michelob Ultra Post Race Beer Garden.  Surf City USA Marathon Official Sponsors include Michelob Ultra, Kona Brewing, the Waterfront Beach Resort, Dole, Vitalyte Sports Drink, Greenlayer Sports and Hoag Hospital.  Information is available at www.runsurfcity.com. 

MEDIA CONTACT:
Gary D. Turner | Communications Director
(310) 728 5218 | gturner@causeforce.com

SOURCE CauseForce