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The success of the inaugural PNC Milwaukee Running Festi- val last year means even more ambitious plans for the 2016 event set for Saturday, Nov. 5, and Sunday, Nov. 6. The showcase marathon, which is the centerpiece of the festival and the first to be run entirely within the City of Milwaukee, was recognized as the largest first-year marathon in 2015, according to Executive Director Chris Ponteri. Billed as an event that in - cludes "something for every- one" and welcomes all levels of expertise and fitness, the festi- val's Sunday schedule includes the marathon, half marathon and 5K race. This year the three events will start and finish at Veteran's Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. A finish line cel- ebration is planned at the park from 8am-3pm. The festival also includes the Harley-Davidson Motor Com- pany Mile, located entirely on the Harley-Davidson Museum grounds, 400 W. Canal St. A 9:30am one-mile run and the 10am-5pm Health & Fitness Expo will be held at the muse - um on Saturday, Nov. 5. The Health & Fitness Expo is the place for race packet pickup, vendors, speakers and official race merchandise. "This festival is centered on running, but it also showcases Milwaukee and its diverse neighborhoods," comments Chris Goller, a fourth-generation Milwaukeean and regional vice Largest Inaugural Marathon of 2015 Plans Bigger Event This Year F E S T I V A L S | P N C M I LW A U K E E R U N N I N G F E S T I V A L M I L E R A C E , 5 K R A C E , H A L F M A R A T H O N , A N D M A R A T H O N From left to right: Sammy Malakwen (2 hrs 23 mins) and David Tuwei (2 hrs 22 mins), first and second place winners of the 2015 Marathon