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RACVB and Tough Mudder to Host Preview Event Ahead of Tough Mudder Events in Rockford

RACVB and Tough Mudder to Host Preview Event Ahead of Tough Mudder Events in Rockford

RACVB and Tough Mudder to Host Preview Event Ahead of Tough Mudder Events in Rockford 

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

3:00 p.m.

RACVB Office (annex)
102 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101  

Ahead of the Tough Mudder and Tough Mudder Half Chicago events on May 21 & 22 at Rockford International Airport, Tough Mudder representatives will participate in a news conference at the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau on Wednesday, February 3 at 3:00 p.m. Tough Mudder will return to the Chicago region to host its event for the fourth time, but the company will be bringing this year's event to a new venue - Chicago Rockford International Airport. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the events, providing a positive economic impact on the region as participants and spectators travel from all over the country to attend.

Hear from Tough Mudder representatives Tina Fekula and Brendan Quinn, as well as representatives from the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Rockford and Chicago Rockford International Airport. Tina and Brendan will discuss what's new this year at Tough Mudder and Tough Mudder Half Chicago, what participants and spectators can expect, how the event is impacting the Rockford community and more. Rockford and airport representatives will speak about the Tough Mudder event coming to Chicago Rockford International Airport and the significance of hosting this event in the region. Interview and photo opportunities will be available with Rockford representatives and representatives from Tough Mudder.

Tough Mudder, a 10-12 mile obstacle course challenge that is the ultimate test of physical and mental strength, teamwork and camaraderie, will host a news conference at Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Tough Mudder will host two events at Chicago Rockford International Airport, including the debut of its new event series, Tough Mudder Half, which is a 5-mile version of the full Tough Mudder course. To receive information about this event visit toughmudder.com.

RACVB exists to drive quality of life and economic growth for the citizens of Rockford and Winnebago County through tourism marketing and destination development. 

For more information:

Andrea Mandala, RACVB Marketing & Communications Manager: 815.489.1664 or amandala@gorockford.com