UK’s Popular Half
Marathon Turns to The Active Network to Manage Online Registration
BRISTOL – February 20, 2007 – The
Reebok Bristol Half Marathon, one of the United Kingdom’s largest road races,
has turned to The Active Network (
www.Active.com and
www.ActiveGlobal.com), to manage its high online registration
volume. The Active Network, known for securely processing millions of
registration transactions each year for races and events across North America,
Europe, Australia and New Zealand, will provide online registration to runners
and participants who can now register online at
www.ActiveGlobal.com or
www.bristolhalfmarathon.com.
“The Reebok Bristol Half Marathon accepts
15,000 entries and this year, almost half the entry spots have been filled
within the first two weeks of registration,” explained Georgette Van Hoof,
Bristol Half Marathon’s race director. “We needed an easy-to-use and dependable
registration process for runners that can manage the volume of the race while
still being responsive to individual queries. We are excited to work with Active
and look forward to building a strong relationship with them for the future.”
With the aid of Active’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and reliable
technology to ensure transactions and data are processed efficiently and
securely, signing up for the Reebok Bristol Half Marathon is easier than ever
with an immediate e-mail confirmation to the runner, and at no increased cost to
the customer.
“The Reebok Bristol Half Marathon is a wonderful event and
is a perfect opportunity to showcase the trusted capabilities of Active’s
products and services in the UK,” explained Tim Hutchings, Europe sales director
for Active. “We bring the expertise and dedication required to ensure a quality
experience for all participants and race organizers.”
For more
information about The Active Network and events in Europe, visit
www.ActiveGlobal.com.
About The Active Network, Inc.The
Active Network, Inc., based in San Diego, Calif., provides application services
technology and marketing access to community service organizations, and is a
leading online community for active lifestyles. The company's solutions help
organizations improve customer service capabilities, increase revenues, and
reduce the cost and complexity of managing and marketing activities and events.
Through the company's Web properties, www.Active.com,
www.ActiveGlobal.com,
www.eteamz.com and www.ActiveGolf.com, The Active Network provides consumer
services and resources that support participation in healthy lifestyles. The
Active Network serves organizations and participants in multiple markets
throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and across Europe.
For more information, please visit
www.ActiveNetwork.co.nz or call
1-888-543-7223.
Media Contact:
Dana McKeithen, The Active Network,
Inc.
001-858-964-3820
dana.mckeithen@active.com
