OGDEN, Utah–America First Credit Union has signed on as a multi-year presenting sponsor of the Ogden Marathon, which is produced by the GOAL Foundation.
The Ogden Marathon was first established in 2001 and “quickly became a bucket-list race due to the panoramic views of the Wasatch Mountain range and the incredibly scenic run through Ogden Canyon,” America First said.
The race accommodates the professional athlete, vacation racers as well as the family that runs together. Race weekend includes a full and half marathon, The Utah Eye Centers 5K, and the Granite Construction Kids K. Racers from all over the world are expected to participate in the 20th anniversary celebration and race on Saturday, May 16.
“Ogden is a beautiful place to live and work which is why we love having our Operations Center here in Weber County,” said AFCU President and CEO John B. Lund. “While we operate throughout Utah, Southern Nevada, Arizona and Idaho, we always want to make sure we’re supporting our community right here at home. We’re proud to be supporting the Ogden Marathon to help our members cross the finish line both with their financial goals and their fitness goals.”
Added Eric Bauman, executive director of the GOAL Foundation, “2020 is going to be such a special anniversary year for the Ogden Marathon and we couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with America First Credit Union. AFCU is doing wonderful things in our community. We want to invite everyone to come out and celebrate 20 years of athletes, volunteers and memories with us, you won’t want to miss it.”
20th Annual Race
The 20th celebration will kick off with the NordicTrack Fun & Fitness Expo that hosts more than 70 vendors complete with big prize giveaways, including two treadmills, KT Taping and the latest and greatest in running gear for race day. On race day, America First said runners can look forward to upgraded race shirts, medals, a free beer/beverage of their choice at the finish line as well as many more surprises to be announced.