Oh, it wasn't anything official. We just popped the DVDs on at home with the kids.

Ah! Not a foot race, but a marathon on TV. That makes much more sense.

Though some sort of official marathon turned into a bunch of people in Space Buns would have been a sight to see. ;-)

Not a footrace, but check this out: http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/a-new-orleans-tribute-to-princess-leia/