The Gauntlet Adventure Race to Benefit The Light Foundation

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The Light Foundation is excited to announce their 5k Adventure Race, The Gauntlet on Saturday, August 3, 2013. The Gauntlet is back and participants will have the opportunity to conquer natural and man-made, military-inspired obstacles in what promises to be a fun, MUDDY race. Solo runners, ages 14 and up, can run competitively for awards or just for fun and Teams of 3 can work together, aiding each other through the course, to compete for team awards.

Still not sure you have what it takes to get dirty? That’s all right; we have something for everyone - and for all ages - at THE GAUNTLET. In addition to the 5k, we have a full day of entertainment that is FREE for spectators. Gauntlet Events include bands, FREE kids race for ages 7-13, great food, raffle prizes, 50/50 chances, beer tent and special guest appearances. The event will also feature a FREE Kid Care Venue, which will include certified sitters and volunteers to provide a safe and entertaining atmosphere for our participants’ kids. So come out and see us on August 3, 2013 for an experience like no other, test your mental/physical strength, cheer on your friends and enjoy a full day of entertainment.

Proceeds from this race will go to The Light Foundation. The Light Foundation created in 2001 by Greenville native and former New England Patriot, 3-time Pro Bowler and 3-time Super Bowl Champion Matt Light strives to instill and augment the values of responsibility, accountability, and hard work by providing youth with a unique outdoor learning experience that will assist them in reaching their goals and highest potential. With programs like Camp Vohokase, the Light Foundation is able to provide positive opportunities for young people who may not otherwise have them. The Light Foundation also provides college scholarships for local high school students, a free youth football camp, and opens its facility at Chenoweth Trails to other local non-profit programs like the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Darke County Adapted PE, Youth for Christ, Church retreats, and the Greenville Goal Setters Program.

A portion of the proceeds will also benefit local non-profit organizations who have committed their time, efforts and volunteers to help with the event festivities.

The Light Foundation is also working with Green Sneakers for this Event. Green Sneakers will donate .50 per pound of sneakers collected. Participants can leave those MUDDY golden nuggets with us when you cross that finish line. Spectators – you, too, can donate. Just bring us your gently used sneakers. Participants and spectators will receive one raffle ticket for each pair of shoes donated.

For more details and updates about THE GAUNTLET and to register (don’t miss out on the early bird and pre-registration deadlines), please go to www.thegauntlettrailrun.com.

Sponsorship packages are still available, if you’re interested in discussing promotional opportunities, please contact Nick Schuckman at 513-513-0948, Leslie Gunckel, at 937-423-7443 or e-mail us at info@thegauntlettrailrun.com .