Race participants in both the 5K/ 1 Mile Fun Fitness Challenge race will encounter obstacles along the route like Speed & Agility, Tire Flips, Tire Run, Balance beams and many more. Race course starts and ends at the northwest parking lot of Homebuilders shelter using the Jim Martinez Sunflower Trail.

This race is for everyone - Beginners, who are looking to have fun and enjoy the obstacles and serious athletes, looking to capture the grand prize. Participants must decide which race & participation level they would want to register under.

All races will start and finish at the northwest parking lot of the Homebuilders shelter. Participants in the 5K race will be issued race numbers and will be timed. The 1 mile race is not a timed event.

8:00 a.m. Check-in and late registrations
9:00 a.m. Competitor start time
9:30 a.m. Challenger start time
10:00 a.m. Beginner start time
10:30 a.m. Walker start time
11:00 a.m. Family & Individual 1 mile start time

Awards immediately after Family Challenge

Walker - I plan on walking the 5K route. I will definitely try at least 3 obstacles. I am no wimp! I am going to have a good time with my friends and fellow competitors and do not care about my finish time but would like to know anyway.

Beginner - I am new to this event and would like to try it. I will walk some and run some and will do at least 3 obstacles or all of it. I will be curious about my finish time and maybe next time enter the Challenger or the Competitor levels.

Challenger - I have taken part in similar events before and have knowledge on what to expect. I consider myself fit and workout on a regular basis. I plan on completing the entire course and complete all the fitness challenge obstacles in a decent time. I am in this race to challenge myself.

Competitor - I am the fittest of the fit. I am competitive. I train hard. I have done similar challenges before and have done well. I plan on completing the entire course without walking. My plan is to finish the race in great time and win the award for the fittest individual.

Family Challenge/ Individual (1 Mile) - Race is for individuals or families with children ages 6-12 years. This race is not intended as a competitive race only as a challenge. Goal is to have a fun time. The course is 1-mile and participants will encounter fitness obstacles along the route. Parents or guardians can complete the course with the child or allow the child to complete the course by themselves. There will be race judges at the obstacles to assist if needed. If participant does not wish to try an obstacle they can skip it. The race is not timed and no race numbers will be issued.

Race day registrations will be $30.00 for everyone and race shirts will not be guaranteed. Early race packets can be picked up at the Y from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24 or at the Home Builders shelter on race day.

Participants are not allowed to wear electronics (earphones, headphones, etc) on the course, as you need to be able to hear the instructions at each station. For those registering in the Walker or Beginner levels, your goal is to complete a minimum of 3 obstacles along the route. For those registering in the Challenger or Competitor levels, you must complete every obstacle along the route.

Please thank all the route judges and volunteers who have helped make this event possible. Without their help this event would not have been possible.

• Award to the fittest individual male and female with the best time in the Competitor level only.
  
• Awards to the top 3 male and female finishers with the best time in the Challenger level and the next 3 finishers with the best time in the Competitor level.
  
• Awards to the top 3 male and female finishers with the best time in the Walker and Beginner levels.
  
• First 3 families to complete the Family Challenge will receive a family award.
  
• First 3 individuals to complete the 1 Mile challenge will receive an award.
  
• Award to the team with the most participants registered.
  
[*]Costume award to Best male, Best female, Best child male and female (age 14 & under) and Top pair. So dress up and complete the event in your best fall costume (Halloween or Thanksgiving).

Proceeds from this event will be used by the Wellness department to continue its mission of enriching the lives of everyone living in the Hutchinson and Reno County area through its fitness and wellness programs.

Disposable Shoe Tag (chip) Timing will be issued to all participants taking part in the 5K race.

No chip timing for the Family Fun Challenge.

Timing provided by Oz Endurance. Race results will be posted online at www.ozendurance.net.

May include the following e.g. Calisthenics (Push-ups & Sit-ups), Lunges, Speed & Agility, Wall & Balance Beam, Tire Flip, Tire Runs, Step-Ups with weight plates, and many more to test your fitness. The obstacles will not be set up until the day of the race.

In case of inclement weather, the committee will reserve the right to cancel the event. Safety of the participants is our top priority. Due to the cost of putting together this event, refunds will not be given. No makeup dates will be scheduled. Instead we will have a party and celebrate. Refreshments will be served inside the shelter. Everyone is invited.

Contact Suresh at smenon@hutchymca.org or call 620-662-1203.