Friday, May 24, 2013
2012 marathon runs off with record
The race is on track to maintain its pace after generating $132.8 million in spending
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jan 30, 2013
~~<p>Organizers say the Hono­lulu Marathon, which generated a record $132.8 million in visitor spending and $6.18 million in taxes in 2012, is on pace to carry that momentum into this year.</p>
<p>The race, which took place Dec. 9, drew 31,083 entries, or 37 percent more participants than in 2011, said Jerome Agrusa, chairman of Hawaii Pacific University's Travel Industry Management program, who released his annual marathon economic impact study Tuesday.</p>
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Organizers say the Honolulu Marathon, which generated a record $132.8 million in visitor spending and $6.18 million in taxes in 2012, is on pace to carry that momentum into this year.
The race, which took place Dec. 9, drew 31,083 entries, or 37 percent more participants than in 2011, said Jerome Agrusa, chairman of Hawaii Pacific University's Travel Industry Management program, who released his annual marathon economic impact study Tuesday. Login for more...
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