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Follow on Google News | New England Acura Dealers Give Local Athletes Second Chance to Run Boston Marathon 2017By: New England Acura Dealers "There's an immense love for sports, spirit, and support in Boston," said Chris Connolly, NEADA president and general manager of Herb Connolly Acura. "The energy was contagious when I ran the marathon this past April, and it will remain an unforgettable experience. I can't wait to provide someone else this same opportunity to run next year's Boston Marathon." The contest will collect video submissions from Oct. 3 to Nov. 6. Entrants must share a 30-second video on Instagram conveying why they want to run the 2017 Marathon. Entries must tag @NEAcura and use hashtag "#IRunBoston" A panel of judges from the B.A.A., NEADA, Lagardère Sports, and Tier10 will select four finalists. The public can vote for their favorite here (https://www.facebook.com/ "The [NEADA] will offer one qualified applicant an opportunity of a lifetime," said Tom Grilk, executive director of the B.A.A. "Thanks to our important sponsors, we are able to provide additional opportunities, which also generate excitement throughout the year." This marks NEADA's second year as an official sponsor of the Boston Marathon. For 2017, NEADA will continue its "We are Boston" campaign, with the "I Run Boston" contest as its newest addition. About the New England Acura Dealers Association: About the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.): For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org. End
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