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NEW! SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN MUD RUN
August 20 – Benefits Girls on the Run
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Shawnee on Delaware, PA - Ski Shawnee, Inc. is pleased to announce an all new Pocono Mountain endurance event happening Saturday, August 20, 2011, on the trails and grounds of Shawnee Mountain.
This action packed mountain trail run, 5K or approximately 3.1 miles in length, includes natural and man-made obstacles, challenging ups and downs, rocky, wooded and wet terrain, shallow water crossings and lots of mountain MUD!
Open to guys and girls ages 18 and up, the timed event will begin at 10 am. Three divisions of entry will be offered and run in three heats: Individuals, 2 Person “Buddy” Teams and 4 Person Teams. For individuals there will be three age categories and for teams - categories of all male, all female and mixed teams. Although a competition, emphasis will be on fun, teamwork and helping each other finish safely. Each team must cross the finish with all their teammates together. Field is limited to 500 runners. Costumes and spectators are welcome.
A post race BBQ and awards party will be held under a huge fest tent from noon to 5pm. Music will be provided by the Blue Emerald band from 1pm to 5 pm. A shower and changing area for competitors will be provided. The Mud Run will be held rain or shine – rain would make it even more fun!
This new endurance event is produced by Ski Shawnee Inc. in cooperation with members of the Pocono Area Runners Club and for the benefit of the Pocono Chapter of Girls on the Run.
Girls on the Run is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Visit www.girlsontherun.org.
All participants will be encouraged to donate their running shoes after the race, Serving as a drop point, Shawnee Mountain will wash shoes, pack and ship to Soles4Souls. Visit www.soles4souls.org.
For further Shawnee Mountain Mud Run information including registration details visit www.shawneemt.com or call 570-421-7231. Shawnee Mountain is located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania just off PA exit 309 of I-80. For lodging information visit www.800poconos.com .
PHOTOS AVAILABLE VIA E-MAIL - Contact Jim Tust at Shawnee Mountain, phone 570-421-7231 or e-mail - jtust@shawneemt.com
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area • I-80 Exit 309, Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 • Phone: 570-421-7231
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