Corporate relay challenge results in donations
to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

SMU Cox School of Business and the Dallas White Rock Marathon board of directors today announced the results from the SMU Cox Corporate Relay Challenge presented by Behringer Harvard.

“The Corporate Relay Challenge is a great example of how deeply entrenched corporations in Dallas are in community support efforts,” said Phil Baker, Chairman of the Dallas White Rock Marathon Board of Directors. “By participating in the Corporate Relay Challenge, they are not only involved in the biggest single day spectator event in Dallas, but also support our extremely worthy beneficiary, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.”

The program, which is now in its fourth year, consists of five-person relay teams who each participate in the full MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon relay, presented by NexBank (26.2 miles total).
“The Cox School is honored to co-sponsor the Corporate Relay Challenge with Behringer Harvard,” said Albert W. Niemi, Jr., dean of SMU Cox. “We are committed to strengthening the community in which we live and work, and this event allows us to do so by supporting the mission of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.”

Winning relay teams in a variety of categories share a purse of $30,000 in prize money, which will be given directly to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, in the names of their respective corporations, at a reception on January 19th at the Collins Center at the SMU Cox School of Business.

"We are thrilled to sponsor once again The SMU Corporate Relay Challenge, an event that exemplifies the generous spirit of the north Texas business community in support of the inspirational work of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital," said Jason Mattox, chief administrative officer of Behringer Harvard. "We are also proud that more than 100 Behringer Harvard employees either participated or volunteered in events related to the White Rock Marathon. It is a special privilege to be part of a great cause that embodies the competitive spirit of the local business community while helping so many children in need."

Results for the 2009 SMU Cox Corporate Relay Challenge presented by Behringer Harvard are as follows:

Fastest Corporate Team (First corporate teams to finish relay)

• 1st place – A $5,000 donation to TSRHC was awarded in BNSF Velocity’s name for winning the relay in two hours, 43 minutes and 57 seconds.
• 2nd place – A $2,500 donation to TSRHC was awarded in Barrel Makers’ name for running the relay in three hours, six minutes and 40 seconds.
• 3rd place – A $1,500 donation to TSRHC was awarded in Sewell 1’s name for running the relay in three hours, 16 minutes and 48 seconds.

Most Corporate Teams (Based on total number of 5-person teams completing the relay)

• 1st place – A $5,000 donation to TSRHC was awarded in Sewell’s name for a total of 13 teams.
• 2nd place – A $2,500 donation to TSRHC was awarded in TXU Energy’s name for a total of 12 teams.
• 3rd place – A $1,500 donation was awarded to TSRHC in Behringer Harvard’s name for a total of six teams.

Oldest Corporate Team (Average age of all five runners as of race day)

• 1st place – A $3,000 donation was awarded to TSRHC in Sewell 13’s name for an average age of 57.2.
• 2nd place – A $2,000 donation was awarded to TSRHC in Girls Gone Walking’s name for an average age of 53.8.
• 3rd place – A $1,000 donation was awarded to TSRHC in St. Marks Lions’ name for an average age of 52.4.

Youngest Corporate Team (Average age of all five runners as of race day)

• 1st place – A $3,000 donation was awarded to TSRHC in Sewell 9’s name for an average age of 21.6.
• 2nd place – A $2,000 donation was awarded to TSRHC in TXU Energy Team Will’s name for an average age of 24.2.
• 3rd place – A $1,000 donation was awarded to TSRHC in Team Indecision’s name for an average age of 25.

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About the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon presented by NexBank:

Voted the top marathon and half marathon in the state by Competitor Texas magazine, the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon presented by NexBank features a scenic course that includes a flat and fast 10-mile loop around White Rock Lake, and is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon. The primary beneficiary of weekend events is Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. This year’s marathon will take place on Sunday, December 12, 2010. For more information, visit the official MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon presented by NexBank website at www.runtherock.com.

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