Reservations are now being accepted at the USCAA 2002 Marathon Championship hotel: The Breakers Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. For the first time, all USCAA teams have the opportunity to stay at the same hotel. Gone are the anxieties over scouring the local market for a comfortable and affordable pillow to lay your head on. In front of you is a world-class beach-front resort, less than one mile from the start and finish of the 2002 Myrtle Beach Marathon. Additionally, the annual USCAA Marathon Championship gala banquet and awards ceremony will be held at The Breakers Resort. Allowing you the opportunity to run a Personal Best in the marathon, sleep till 4:00pm, and then enjoy a wonderful buffet feast of baked chicken, tossed salad, and a chef's dessert choice (nominally priced at $15 per person). The hotel details are listed below. The rates are available before and after our principal dates of Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10, 2002 (the marathon is Saturday February 9). Individuals must call the Sales Office to make their reservation at 888-501-8227 or 843-626-5000 ext. 7128 or 7010 - Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm. Details of the resort may be enjoyed at www.breakers.com. For the Average Joe or Josephine: Oceanfront regular rooms at $48.00 each per night plus tax Ocean view regular rooms at $44.00 each per night plus tax Courtside regular rooms at $42.00 each per night plus tax **above rooms have 2 double beds, refrigerator, TV and private balcony For the Big Spender: Oceanfront 2-room suite at $64.00 each per night plus tax (Suites have 2 double beds or king bed, kitchenette, TV, living room with wall bed and private balcony). ***9.5% accommodations tax is applicable to all sleeping rooms Airport shuttle service is not available on a regular basis. Upon arrival to the airport, guests can call the hotel bell staff at 843-626-5000 to see if they are available for pickups. Taxi service to the resort is available from the airport with an approximate cost of $10.00. The following is the menu for the buffet banquet and awards ceremony ($15.00 inclusive per person collected at the door): Baked Chicken with Light Dill Sauce Tossed Garden Salad with choice of Dressings Seasonal Fresh Vegetables - broccoli/cauliflower mixture - green beans Brown Rice Chef's Choice of Dessert Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter Fresh Coffee, Decaf and Iced Tea Hope to see you there, Chris Crawford USCAA Marathon Planning Committee