Runners are always in a race against time – it’s the nature of the sport. While the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race is still seven months away, the chance to win an all-expense-paid trip for two (valued up to $5,0001) to the world-renowned race will end in less than a month.
In December, CIGNA announced an essay contest – the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge – (http://newsroom.cigna.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=829) and invited individuals who currently have, or have overcome, a life-altering disability or illness to share their personal stories of triumph and why they want to race in Falmouth, Mass., on Aug. 10, 2008. Organizers of the contest are reminding runners that the deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
“This contest is strongly aligned with our overall mission of improving the health, well-being and security of individuals,” said Karen Rohan, president of CIGNA Group, Dental and Vision Care. “We are very excited at the opportunity to help someone meet his or her personal goal of racing in a world-class event such as the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race.”
The contest is open to U.S. residents 18 years of age or older. Contest details, official rules and entry forms are available at www.cigna.com/falmouthroadrace. The winner will be announced on or about April 30, 2008.
About CIGNA
CIGNA Corporation (NYSE:CI) and its subsidiaries, with total assets of $44 billion and an employee base of approximately 26,500, constitutes one of the largest publicly-owned employee benefits organizations in the United States and throughout the world. Its subsidiaries are major providers of employee benefits offered through the workplace, with products and services including health care, group life, accident and disability insurance, dental, vision, behavioral health, and pharmacy.
About the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race
The Falmouth Road Race was founded in 1973 and has been named the “Best USA Road Race” by Runner’s World magazine. It has also been featured in Life Magazine and Sports Illustrated, as well as on CBS television and ESPN. In 2005, it was named in Sports Illustrated “One of the 25 essential things to do in the summer.” It was the only road race listed. Proceeds from the race benefit Falmouth school programs and youth organizations. The race annually receives more than 25,000 requests for entry forms and fills its field of 10,000 in less than a week. For more information visit www.FalmouthRoadRace.com.