Hundreds of Runners & Hikers Coming to Tri-Cities for the Badger Mountain Challenge March 27-28
I have a guy friend that I met a few months ago that told me he was trying to get a 100 mile race under his belt. He's 57 years old and in fantastic shape! He has entered a few 50 mile runs and is aspiring to make the 100!
At first I thought this is totally INSANE! Who does that??? Then I find out that plenty of people are actively running LONG runs like that!
Pretty bazaar to me as I recently started running on Thanksgiving Day and have been doing between 3 1/2 -5 miles is all. I can't imagine running 100 miles! But Here is the scoop! Click the button to find out more about this very cool event!
Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages from all over the region and the US and Canada are heading to the Tri-Cities this weekend to participate in the most enjoyable and the most grueling foot races offered in the region.
WHAT: 5th Annual Badger Mountain Challenge
WHEN: Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28
50 and 100 mile Endurance starts at 7:00 a.m. Friday.
50k Ultra-Marathon starts at 7:00 a.m., Saturday
15k hike or run starts at 8:00 a.m., Saturday
WHERE: Badger Mountain's Trailhead Park, at the top of Queensgate Drive, off Keene and Shockley Road and on the course for the different races: Badger Mountain, Candy Mountain, Red Mountain, the Horse Heavens and in between.
Last day to register is March 21st. Registration fees are $30 for the 15k; $60 for the 50k; $85 for the 50-mile, and $145 for the 100-miler. Registration closes March 21st. Shirts cost $18.
LOCAL CONTACT: Jason Reathaford, 528-3321, for best viewing or coverage and any other event details.
For more information www.BadgerMountainChallenge.com
The amazing two-day event attracted over 600 people last year. 460 runners and hikers to the 15k run, 79 to the 50k ultra-marathon, and 60 to the 100-mile endurance run.
Each event will begin and end at Badger Mountain’s Trailhead Park and traverse nearby ridges.
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