Patricia Nell
Warren to run final lap at Outgames

Patricia Nell Warren, author of The Front Runner, will run the final 100 meters of the World Outgames Montreal 5,000-meter race on Wednesday, August 2, at 9 a.m. at the Complexe Claude-Robillard.

The Front Runner, published in 1974, focused on an ex-marine track coach who falls in love with his top male athlete. It was the first contemporary gay novel to make the New York Times best-seller list and has sold over 10 million copies since its release.

Warren, who is now 70, was herself a marathon runner. She was one of 12 women who crashed the 1969 Boston Marathon, protesting the prohibition of female participants in the race. She later served as the publicity director for the first two New York City marathons.

Since The Front Runner, Warren has published six other works, including Harlan's Race, Billy's Boy, The Fancy Dancer, The Beauty Queen, and The Wild Man.

Warren will also have a book signing in Montreal on Thursday, August 3, 2-3:30 p.m. at the official Outgames Boutique.

For more information on the Outgames visit www.Montreal2006.org.