SunTrust Bank to Retain Title Sponsorship of National Marathon

Special In- Store Promotion celebrates the continued commitment to this premier sporting event


February 2, 2009
By Lou Holder
Greater Washington Sports Alliance


WASHINGTON, D.C. – SunTrust Banks, Inc., already in its second year as title sponsor of the National Marathon, will sponsor the District’s annual springtime event for three more years taking the partnership
to 2011. The 4th Annual SunTrust National Marathon & Half Marathon, scheduled for March 21,
2009, is produced by the Greater Washington Sports Alliance and is the only marathon run entirely within the District of Columbia.


The National Marathon provides local SunTrust employees with the opportunity to take part in racerelated
volunteer and team building activities. SunTrust aims to encourage runners via water stations,
course motivation sections, and finish line festivities.


“As a dedicated bank to the Greater Washington/Maryland region, we encourage the mission set forth by
the Greater Washington Sports Alliance. We are excited to, once again, be the foremost supporter of what
we consider Washington D.C.’s local marathon,” says Scott Wilfong, Chairman, President and CEO of
SunTrust Bank, Greater Washington/Maryland.


SunTrust Bank, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest commercial banking organizations with more than 1600
locations in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, over 270 of which are located within the Greater
Washington region.


“We are so grateful to SunTrust for their continuous support and community involvement,” says Robert
Sweeney, President of the Greater Washington Sports Alliance. “They have given so much of their time,
energy and resources to make our region a much better place.”


To mark this continued commitment to the National Marathon and the Greater Washington community,
SunTrust will launch an in-store promotion in all Greater Washington /Maryland regional branches. Walk
in to any location, sign up for the 2009 marathon or half marathon and receive a $10 discount off
registration. This offer, which will run from February 1 to March 1, gives participants a special
opportunity to join a field of 8,000 runners which will include Washington D.C. mayor Adrian Fenty.


For more information on the SunTrust National Marathon - CLICK HERE


About SunTrust:
SunTrust Banks, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation's largest banking organizations,
serving a broad range of consumer, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. As of September 30,
2008, SunTrust had total assets of $174.8 billion and total deposits of $115.9 billion. The Company
operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
states and a full array of technology-based, 24-hour delivery channels. The Company also serves
customers in selected markets nationally. Its primary businesses include deposit, credit, trust and
investment services. Through various subsidiaries the Company provides mortgage banking, insurance,
brokerage, investment management, equipment leasing and capital markets services. SunTrust’s Internet
address is http://www.suntrust.com. For more information on SunTrust, visit SunTrust.com.