Sunday. April 27, 2008. 9:00am
FREE

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Questions?
Contact us at:
chaplainschallenge@gmail.com
397 Academy Dr SW
Calhoun, GA 30701
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CHAPLAINS' CHALLENGE 5K TRAIL RACE
OFFICIAL RACE WEBSITE
Sunday. April 27, 2008. 9:00am
FREE

Click here for Google Directions
Questions?
Contact us at:
chaplainschallenge@gmail.com
397 Academy Dr SW
Calhoun, GA 30701
__________________________________________________________________
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is the purpose of this race?
- To get people, especially children and youth, excited about being active. We want to create an environment where people can see that staying in shape and incorporating exercise into their life can be enjoyable as well as beneficial.
- Who should enter?
- Everyone. Regardless of your skill level or age, this race is for you. If you're a walker then you'll love the beautiful course and the fun encouraging atmosphere. If you're a speedy semi-elite stud then you'll love the flat/fast course we've set up. While everyone is invited, we do hope that you won't come alone. The purpose of this race is to introduce children and youth to exercise. So bring your son, daughter, grandchildren, whole family, neighbor's kid(s), church youth group, high school group, soccer team, etc.
- Where does the name "chaplains' challenge" come from?
- This race originated when several of the chaplains of Georgia-Cumberland Academy began to brainstorm ways to get kids active and involved in healthy habits of exercise. The chaplains decided to challenge the kids to a race. The first such event occurred in 2007. They told the kids that whoever could beat the chaplains at a running race would receive a free trip to Taco Bell. The highschool kids that participated thought it would be a cinch. They were wrong. Only two students collected the prize trip to Taco Bell. The race was deemed a success and a tradition was (hopefully) born.
- What is the race course like?
- Georgia-Cumberland Academy sits on 500+ acres of land on the outskirts of the chattahoochee national wilderness. The 5k course will be run on a flat and fast section of a much larger trail system. This no-pavement cross-country course is ideal for people wanting a low-impact alternative to running on hard surfaces. The race course trail will go through woods, around cornfields, and along a river. The degree of muddiness will depend on how much it rains in the days prior to the race. The trails are well-maintained and are kept groomed and free of debri. This however, does not remove the possibility of stray roots and occasional holes. Be prepared.
