SunTrust National Half Marathon Reaches Capacity

Half Marathon field sells out with over 5,000 qualified registrants - (Press Release) WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Greater Washington Sports Alliance announced today that the 2009 National Half Marathon has sold out. The race which is scheduled to be run on March 21, 2009 has reached capacity for the first time in its four year history with just over 5,000 slots filled. “This is a historic milestone in the life of this race and for the city of Washington, D.C.,” says Robert Sweeney, President of the Greater Washington Sports Alliance. “We always envisioned that this race and our city would quickly become one of the premier running events on the racing calendar and this news is strong confirmation.”

Spots to compete in the full marathon are still available but that portion of the race is rapidly nearing its capacity of 3,000 runners. The 4th Annual SunTrust National Marathon and Half Marathon will begin and end on the grounds of historic RFK Stadium and is the only marathon run entirely within the District of Columbia.

For more information on the SunTrust National Marathon, visit www.NationalMarathon.com or www.gwsportsalliance.com.

About SunTrust:

SunTrust Banks, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation's largest banking organizations, serving a broad range of consumer, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. As of September 30, 2008, SunTrust had total assets of $174.8 billion and total deposits of $115.9 billion. The Company operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states and a full array of technology-based, 24-hour delivery channels. The Company also serves customers in selected markets nationally. Its primary businesses include deposit, credit, trust and investment services. Through various subsidiaries the Company provides mortgage banking, insurance, brokerage, investment management, equipment leasing and capital markets services. SunTrust’s Internet address is http://www.suntrust.com. For more information on SunTrust, visit www.SunTrust.com.

About Greater Washington Sports Alliance:

Established in 2003, The Greater Washington Sports Alliance (GWSA) is a regional non-profit sports commission created to foster economic development and civic pride through the power of sports. GWSA’s mission encompasses the attraction of sporting events to the region, the promotion of the regional professional, collegiate and amateur franchises, the support of youth investment organizations and the branding of Washington, D.C. as a world class sports destination. The Greater Washington Sports Alliance Internet address is http://www.gwsportsalliance.com. For more information on GWSA, visit www.gwsportsalliance.com.