September 18, 2015 Contact: John Bysiewicz
(203) 481-5933
Denali Run the Gauntlet 5K Expects Record Crowd of Nearly 1,000!
Madison, CT: The 4th Annual Denali Run the Gauntlet 5K expects nearly 1,000 participants to take part in the event! The race is on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, CT. Participants attempt to conquer 14 natural and man-made obstacles while covering 3.1 miles along the Hammonasset Beach shore. In addition to the 5K race, the event features a Kids’ Mini Gauntlet.
Denali Run the Gauntlet offers three heats to go off at 9, 10 and 11 A.M. Our 9 and 10 A.M. heats are filling up quickly! Denali Run the Gauntlet offers tech t-shirts to the first 600 entrants. All remaining entrants receive cotton t-shirts. Entry includes a complimentary post-race beach party! The party features live music, pizza from Old World Pizza Truck, beer from Thimble Island Brewing Company (for 21+), an awards ceremony and more!
Participants can take part in Denali Run the Gauntlet’s Team Competition! Teams are accepted in the following categories: Family Team, Corporate Team, Open Team and Crossfit/Gym Team. Awards are given to the top three teams in each category. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers as well as top three male and female age group finishers.
The Denali Run the Gauntlet benefits the Soundview Family YMCA. The Soundview Family YMCA is a charitable, non-profit, community service organization dedicated to developing programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. To learn more about the Soundview Family YMCA, visit www.cccymca.org/locations/soundview.
Sponsors for Denali Run the Gauntlet include Trailblazer, Denali, The North Face, New Balance, Smith Optics, Thimble Island Brewing Company, Smartwool, Chabaso Bakery, Town Fair Tire, 99.1 PLR and Shore Publishing.
For information on the Denali Run the Gauntlet 5K, please visit www.gauntletraces.com or call JB Sports at (203) 481-5933.