Krispy Kreme Challenge 2012 Media Packet
[For immediate release] University students continue the newest tradition at NC State
University students continue the newest tradition at NC State
RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State University has announced the 8th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge, which will be held Saturday, February 4th. The Krispy Kreme Challenge is a student-organized charity race benefiting the NC Children’s hospital. Starting as a competition between a few friends, it has grown to include over 7500 runners and raise $122,000 for the N.C. Children’s Hospital in 2011.
To complete the Krispy Kreme Challenge competitors begin at the NC State Belltower, run 2.5 miles to the Krispy Kreme store on Peace Street, eat 1 dozen doughnuts, and run 2.5 miles back to the Belltower-all in under an hour. Participants can also sign up as Casual Runners, who are not required to eat all of the doughnuts, or Supporters, who do not run in the race but do receive a race T-shirt.
The organizers of the 2012 Krispy Kreme Challenge expect to reach a capacity of 7,700 runners for this year’s race. Go online to www.krispykremechallenge.com to register as a challenger, casual runner, supporter or volunteer now!
