Madison, Wisconsin
September 17-18, 2011
With seven race distances - 5k to 50 miles - the Endurance Challenge offers an ideal course for not only elite speedsters, but also those taking their first strides in the world of trail running. Whether you run for the fun, the fitness, or the challenge, the two-day outdoor event offers a great excuse to get their friends and families out to enjoy the spectacular resources in my home state of Wisconsin.
I have always put the Madison area on a high pedestal, calling it the coolest city in the Midwest! The race is located in the southern reaches of picturesque Kettle Moraine State Park, which I backpacked through during my college years. A large portion of the course takes place on the renowned Ice Age Trail... Remember, I ran part of the Ice Age Trail back in June <here>.
Check out the video highlight...
To make it even more appealing, you'll be among world-class endurance athletes... like Dean Karnazes himself!! Karnazes, who recently completed his Run Across America is the host of the North Face® Endurance Challenge and will be at the starting line of each distance and hand out medals at the finish. He will also lead the Kids' Race each day. Also confirmed is North Face® Global Athlete Tim Twietmeyer, who will run the highly competitive Gore-Tex 50 mile distance.
Are you completely pumped up for this yet?? OMG, I am! Unfortunately, with my first marathon the following weekend, I can't compete. But you can... for FREE... right here!
How to enter the
North Face® Endurance Challenge
Race Entry Giveaway...
Winner will be selected via random.org on Monday, August 22 at 9am CST. You may enter by completing any of the below. Be sure to leave a comment below for each that you complete. Yes, you can earn up to 9 entries!
1. Comment below and tell me which race distance you'd like to do... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, Gore-Tex 50 Mile
2. Like the North Face Endurance Challenge on Facebook. <here>
3. Follow the North Face Endurance Challenge on Twitter. <here>
4. Like Run with Jess on Facebook. <here>
5. Follow Run with Jess on Twitter. <here>
6. Be a follower of the Run with Jess blog via Google Friend Connect. Just click the "Join this Site" button in the right sidebar of this page.
7. Share information about this giveaway on your blog, Facebook and/or Twitter (1 entry for each).
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. THE WINNER WAS CARRIE P.
This is so exciting! I used to live in Madison and can't think of a better place for an event like this!! I'm sooo excited. I could totally do the 10k!
ReplyDeleteExciting! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSomeone will be VERY happy! Wish I lived closer! :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to run the 5k!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I follow your blog by Google Friend Connect.
ReplyDeleteOh (#2), and I follow you on facebook ... is anyone else creeped out by the level of "following" yet? lol
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