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Calling All Rockstars and Runners: Join BMO Harris Bank in Celebrating Summerfest's Rock 'n Sole Run and Health & Fitness Expo
Registration for the "SOLD OUT" race closed with a total of 7,400 registrants
MILWAUKEE, June 21, 2012 – Presenting sponsor BMO Harris Bank invites the community to celebrate the "SOLD OUT" Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run with the event's Health & Fitness Expo and a race day full of activities for runners, friends and family.
Visitors of the two-day Health & Fitness Expo can drop by the BMO Harris Bank booth to join the bank's mascot Hubert the Lion in making good luck banners and signs to cheer on the runners. Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run participants can also visit the booth to pick up a complimentary pair of runner socks for race day.
The Expo will feature speakers from Summerfest, the Performance Running Outfitters Pace Team, Froedtert & Medical College Sports Medicine Center and other organizations.
"BMO has a long history of sponsoring successful runs, both in the U.S. and Canada, so this was a natural extension of M&I's many years of support," said Brad Chapin, Executive Vice President, Personal Banking, BMO Harris Bank. "Both runners and visitors alike are welcome at this year's Health & Fitness Expo -- a new and vibrant event that is sure to jump start another great Summerfest season!"
The Expo and packet pick-up will take place on June 21 from 4pm to 8pm and June 22 from 11am to 9pm at the Italian Community Center at 631 East Chicago Street in Milwaukee. The Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run takes place Saturday, June 23.
Many new additions were made to this year's Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run including changes in race distances and live entertainment at various points throughout the courses.
Visit the official Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run website for more information.
About BMO Financial Group
Based in Chicago, BMO Harris Bank N.A. provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through over 650 branches and approximately 1,350 ATMs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nevada, Arizona and Florida. BMO Harris Bank's commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the U.S. Deposit and loan products and services provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. BMO Harris BankSM is a trade name used by BMO Harris Bank N.A. BMO Harris Bank is part of BMO Financial Group, a North American financial organization with 1,600 branches, and a retail deposit base of approximately $180 billion.
Anna Seifert, 312-461-6199