February 06, 2012

Warrior Dash is Coming to Clark County on May 12th

World's Largest Running Series Comes to Arkansas

Warrior Dash Hits Arkansas as a Stop on it's 2012 International Tour

AMITY, AR (January 24, 2012) - Warrior Dash is a fierce 5K event that challenges and welcomes all athletic abilities.  On Saturday, May 12, fearless runners will head to Timber Lodge Ranch to take on 14 bigger and badder obstacles over more than three miles of extreme terrain.  After completing the intense physical challenge, participants will celebrate their accomplishments alongside friends and family with live music, food, beer and front row seats to some of the mots grueling obstacles. 

In 2011, more than half a million runners selected Warrior Dash as an alternative to the classic 5K.  Participants can expect new extremes for 2012 as Warrior Dash returns with a vengence, debuting more exciting and innovative obstacles than ever before.  The festival area will be the scene of even greater celebrations with more food, drinks and post-race activities. 

"Warrior Dash provides an incomparable experience to participants and spectators," said Race Director Alex Yount."  "The unique combination of athleticism, live music, turkey legs and beer keeps Warriors coming back for more."

This season, Warrior Dash is excited to partner with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  The St. Jude Warriors program encourages Warrior Dash racers to fundraise for St. Jude.  At each domestic Warrior Dash, those who fundraise more than $250 will have access to a VIP area on site completed with private showers, catering and a lounge area.  Warrior Dash hopes to raise more than $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with the helpg of the 2012 participants. 

Warrior Dash is also aligned with GreenSneakers, an organization with a unique environmentally friendly fundraising opportunity.  With the help of Warriors, 370,000 pounds of tennis shoes were donated and given a second chance at life in 2011.

Warrior Dash participants requested more of "the craziest frickin"day of your life" and Red Frog Events, a Chicago based company has answered their Warrior cries with 65 Warrior Dash locations for 2012 accorss the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. 

To see footage and learn more about the Dash, check out WarriorDash.com, Red Frog Events, YouTube Channel or contact Kendra Alley at (515) 321-4847 or media at redfrogevents.com

Warrior Dash is the world's largest running series and is held on 65 challenging and rugged terrains across the world.  PArticipants will bound over fire, trudge through mud and scale over 14 obstacles during this fierce 5K.  After pushing their limits and comquering extreme obstacles.  Warriors celebrate with live music, Warrior grub and beer steins.

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