Vote for 2009 Schlotzsky's Bun Run(R) T-Shirt Design

Vote for 2009 Schlotzsky's Bun Run(R) T-Shirt Design

- Participate in second annual contest at www.bunrun.com and enter for chance to run free race entry -

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Love the Annual Schlotzsky's Bun Run(R)? Want to choose which design will end up on the 2009 long-sleeve race t-shirt? Back by popular demand, Schlotzsky's and race sponsors RunTex, Mix 94.7 FM, Majic 95.5 FM, Talk Radio 1370 AM and the Young Men's Business League of Austin (YMBL) are once again leaving the look of the Bun Run t-shirt up to the public.

Now through Saturday, Feb. 28, voters can pick their favorite design at http://www.bunrun.com/ . Participants will automatically be entered in a random drawing to win one of 10 free Bun Run race entries, valued at $28 each.*

Want to wear a peace-lovin' Schlotzsky's Fresh-from-Scratch(R) hippie bun? How about a thumbs-up smilin' bun, victorious running buns or even a Texas- sized bun? Artists from a variety of locales put their handiwork to the test, but the finalists come from places as close as Austin and as far away as Norman, Okla., and San Diego and Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. The winning artist will receive $1,000 and recognition at the race on May 3 -- and of course, thousands of race participants and volunteers will sport the selected masterpiece.

The city's longest-running 5K, the Annual Schlotzsky's Bun Run hosts an average of 5,000 participants and raises an average of $50,000 for Austin Sunshine Camps, YMBL's program that sends at-risk and disadvantaged youths to summer camp to learn about leadership, team-building and trust. "Austinites have shown great interest in and support for the Bun Run and Austin Sunshine Camps for 27 years, and they had a great time with our t-shirt contest last year, so we at Schlotzsky's wanted to keep the latest Austin tradition going strong again this year," said Kelly Roddy, president of the brand.

* Visit http://www.bunrun.com/ for official rules.

About Schlotzsky's(R)

Since 1971, Schlotzsky's(R) has been the home of The Original(R) toasted sandwich. The menu has evolved with customers' tastes to include the highest quality sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and soups available today. With approximately 365 locations worldwide, Schlotzsky's is the fast-casual choice for a quick, healthful, and fresh dining experience. For additional information and locations near you, visit http://www.schlotzskys.com/ .

Source: Schlotzsky's

CONTACT: Media: Karen Gailey, Schlotzsky's, +1-404-257-7004,
kgailey@focusbrands.com; Contest Contacts: Kelly Saunders, Schlotzsky's,
+1-512-236-3702, ksaunders@schlotzskys.com; or Daniel Carl, Young Men's
Business League of Austin, +1-512-773-5240, dcarl77@gmail.com

Web site: http://www.schlotzskys.com/
http://www.bunrun.com/

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