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Active Continues Momentum in the UK with the Reebok Bristol Half Marathon

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.ActiveEurope.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.ActiveEurope.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.ActiveEurope.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.ActiveEurope.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.TheActiveNetwork.com or call 1-888-543-7223.

 

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