CrossFit Christmas Challenge 5K and 1 Mile Dog Jog Comes to Sunset Beach!
Don your Santa Hat and Reindeer Antlers, load up Fido or Lassie in the car and head down to the 1st Annual CrossFit Christmas Challenge on December 12! The event will be held on the beach at Sunset Beach, and will feature a 5K run and a 1 mile dog jog on the beach at low tide. Sunset Beach has one of the best running and walking surfaces for dogs and people on the East Coast -- and its right here in our back yard! Prizes for the best holiday costumes will be given to the top 3 dogs, individuals and team entrys. Participants in the 5K race will receive official event sweatshirts and a race packet featuring discount coupons from area merchants and sponsors. Participants in the 1 mile dog jog will receive "doggy bags" with snacks and pet-related merchandise and coupons.
Event Schedule:
7:30 am 5K Registration and Pre-Registration Packet Pick up opens
9:00 am Holiday Costume Judging for Individuals and Teams
9:15 am 5K Race Start
9:30 am 1-Mile Dog Jog Registration and Pre-Registration Pick-up
10:15 am Pet Costume Contest Judging
10:30 am 1 mile Dog Jog Start
Register online for both events at http://crossfitchallenge.xlrun.com. Pre-registration fees are $30 for the 5K until 12/8/09, $35 event day registration. 1 Mile Dog Jog Registration Fee is $15. Proceeds from the event will benefit Paws-Ability. Paws-Ability is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise money to aid existing animal shelters and rescue groups within Brunswick County, North Carolina, promote responsible pet ownership and educate the public in legislative matters concerning animal welfare.
Special thanks to CrossFit Ocean Isle Beach for their leadership and title sponsorship, and the event major sponsors Carolina Golf Properties, Filets, Steaks and Seafood, Professional Grounds Maintenance, Inc., The Chandler Law Firm and Yarbrough & Company, Builders, Inc.
Questions about the CrossFit Christmas Challenge can be directed to Sandy Morckel at (614) 306-8856 or sandy@premiereconsulting.net or Karen Candia, (910) 443-9190 or karen@crossfitoceanislebeach.com. Get in the holiday spirit and join us on December 12!
