Warrior Dash is a fierce 5K event that challenges and welcomes all athletic abilities. On Saturday, March 31 adventure-seeking athletes will head to Storm Stadium to conquer 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 most grueling obstacles.
In 2012, the revamped and recharged course will have participants bounding over fire, trudging through mud and scaling new obstacles and new heights. 700 Warriors will take off for the Battleground every half hour starting at 9am.
Warrior Dash is excited to partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2012. The St. Jude Warriors program encourages Warrior Dash racers to fundraise for St. Jude. At each domestic Warrior Dash, there will be a VIP area on site complete with private showers, catering and a lounge for those Warriors who raise more than $250 for St. Jude. Warrior Dash hopes to raise more than $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with the help of 2012 participants.
Warrior Dash is also aligned with GreenSneakers, an organization with a unique environmentally friendly fundraising opportunity. With the help of Warriors, 500,000 pounds of tennis shoes were donated and given a second chance at life in 2011.
In 2011, more than half a million athletes selected Warrior Dash as an alternative to the classic 5K race. Participants can expect new extremes for 2012 as Warrior Dash returns with a vengeance, debuting more innovative and exciting obstacles than ever before. The festival area will be the scene of even greater celebrations with more food, drinks and post-race activities.
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@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 conquering extreme obstacles, Warriors celebrate with live music, Warrior grub and beer steins.
