Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon

The Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon is a series of international longboard racing events. Each race is on 42.195-kilometre (26.219 mi) course on a skateboard that must be pushed by foot. The event is owned and operated by Gigantic Parfums, LLC, in conjunction with the producers of Board Up Miami.[1]

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History

The first Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon took place on November 6th, 2010, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida.[2] One hundred and twenty-five people participated in the event and there were three hundred people total in attendance. A large international field was drawn, due to the fact it was the largest prize purse to date,[3][4] including a ten thousand dollar grand prize. Jeff Vyain was the first winner of the event. He set a world record with a time of 1:40:58.[5][6] [7]

Current Day

There are four events scheduled for 2011. They will be held in Plano, Texas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, New York City, New York and Hallandale Beach, Florida.[1]

The International Distance Skateboarding Association (IDSA) is the official governing body of the Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon. The IDSA is responsible for legitimizing the event and enforcing rules and regulations, as well as provide safety.

A long-term goal for the race is to create awareness and a perception that longboard skateboarding can be used as a viable and legal alternative mode of transportation.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Adrenaline Skateboard Marathon". http://www.adrenalinaskateboardmarathon.com/. http://www.adrenalinaskateboardmarathon.com/index.html. Retrieved March 24, 2011. 
  2. ^ "Skateboard Marathon". Miami.com. November 5, 2010. http://www.miami.com/skateboarding-marathon-article. Retrieved March 28, 2011. 
  3. ^ Michael E. Miller (Nov 18 2010). "Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon: A New Times reporter attempts 26.2 miles for ten grand". Miami New Times. http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2010-11-18/news/adrenalina-skateboard-marathon-a-new-times-reporter-attempts-26-2-miles-for-ten-grand/. Retrieved March 24, 2011. 
  4. ^ "KENT & THE REST VS. ELVER @ USA’S ADRENALINA SKATEBOARD MARATHON!". "Skate Further". October 17, 2010. http://www.skatefurther.com/kent-the-rest-vs-elver-usas-adrenalina-skateboard-marathon/. Retrieved March 23, 2010. 
  5. ^ Craig Davis (November 06, 2010). "Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon: New Yorkers show how to take it to the streets". Sun Sentinel. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-11-06/sports/fl-skateboard-marathon-1107-20101106_1_new-yorkers-show-skateboard-shop-prize-money. Retrieved March 24, 2011. 
  6. ^ "Adrenalina skateboard marathon Saturday morning". Miami Herald. November 06, 2010. http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/06/1911550/adrenalina-skateboard-marathon.html. Retrieved March 24, 2011. 
  7. ^ "Adrenalina 26.2-mile Skateboard Marathon". Pavedwave.org. November 7, 2010. http://pavedwave.org/. Retrieved March 28, 2011. 
  8. ^ http://www.usadsa.org/Events/?page_id=9

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