Geist Half Marathon & 5K

Fall Creek Road and 79th Street Branch will hydrate and encourage runners for inaugural “Race Around the Reservoir”

(January 22, 2008) INDIANAPOLIS: Organizers of the Geist Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Community Health Network and Comcast (www.GeistHalf.com) today announced Old National Bank as a Water Stop sponsor of the inaugural race around Geist Reservoir on May 17th, 2008. Old National Bank (www.OldNational.com) joins Geist Harbours Property Owners Association and Jones Orthodontics as Water Stop Sponsors of the inaugural “race around the reservoir” to benefit local children’s’ health and wellness programs.

“We heard about this great cause-related race to help fight childhood obesity and knew right away that we wanted to be a part of it,” said Molly Wilson, Old National Bank personal banking manager.

“We wanted to involve as many local businesses along the route as possible and Old National didn’t even hesitate to help out,” said Tom Britt, President of the Geist Half Marathon Inc., an Indiana non profit corporation. “Old National has been a part of our Geist community since they opened for business in October of 2006.”

Under the terms of their agreement, Old National Bank will host a water stop in front of their branch on Fall Creek Road near 79th Street. Bank personnel and volunteers will hand out cups of water and encouragement to half marathon participants as they pass the 7 mile marker of the course.

About the Geist Half Marathon & 5K
The Geist Half Marathon Inc. is an Indiana non-profit corporation organized to inspire health and wellness in the children surrounding Geist Reservoir in Indianapolis, Indiana. Working closely with the Lawrence Township School Foundation and Hamilton Southeastern School Foundation, the Geist Half Marathon will raise funds to benefit area fitness programs in Lawrence Township and Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Registration is $40 for half marathon entrants, $20 for 5 K participants. To register, go online to www.GeistHalf.com.

About Old National Bank
Old National Bank, the largest community bank headquartered in Indiana, has 10 financial centers in the Indianapolis area, including the Geist location at 9901 Fall Creek Road. As a true community bank, we partner with the entire community. Our state-of-the-art financial centers are about more than banking. They’re about making your life easier with services you always hoped for, but never expected from a bank. Come in and experience something different. Enjoy a cup of gourmet coffee. Surf the ‘net in our cyber café. Sit down and talk with your banker – there are no teller lines here. Discover banking delivered with genuine Hoosier hospitality.