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Elite Racing Sold to Falconhead Capital
Posted January 7th, 2008 at 10:34 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Elite Racing, the San Diego event management company which founded the Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon series, has been sold to Falconhead 
Capital, LLC, a private equity firm which specializes in investments in sports, leisure, lifestyle, and media-focused businesses. Terms were not disclosed.
Falconhead’s purchase of Elite was part of a larger transaction, amalgamating Elite with Triathlete and Competitor magazines. These three businesses will now operate under the name of Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI).
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Grammy-award winner SEAL to headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon post-race concert
Posted May 6th, 2007 at 4:05 AM by Jeanie Rebb
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Multi-Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter, SEAL, will take the stage in celebration of the 10th anniversary Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at COX Arena.
The international music sensation will top off a world-class race weekend featuring 20,000 runners and walkers from all 50 states and around the world. 
These runners will be motivated by the tunes of more than 40 live bands staged along the 26.2-mile course.
The COX Arena doors open at 6 p.m. with an opening performance by Shane Alexander. Concert festivities will feature a special marathon awards ceremony along with a highlight video presented at 7:20 p.m. followed by SEAL.
All Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon race participants and volunteers receive free entry to the concert. Race participants gain entry by presenting their race number at the door. Additional tickets can be purchased for $25 online (until May 25) at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon website, www.RnRmarathon.com (click on Souvenirs), and at the Health & Fitness Expo on June 1-2. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
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