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Theme Running Challenge Centers On Beloved Children's Board Game
The Virtual Candy Run Challenge is a 5K, 10K, and 15K run designed around the game Candy Land and invites families to join the fun.
NORTH AUSTIN, TX —Families will have a great opportunity to get outdoors and participate in a virtual run challenge with a retro twist. The Candy Run Challenge is a 5K, 10K, and 15K run centered on the beloved Candyland children's board game that keeps the entire family motivated to get active. The challenge takes runners on a whimsical journey, conquering mile after mile with special 5K, 10K and 15K milestones to accomplish along the way before finally reaching Candy Castle and a sweet half marathon distance to claim your throne as Candy Run Royalty.
Runners may join the challenge as a standard registration or may upgrade registration to receive a Candy Run Challenge official t-shirt, a great commemorative medal, and bragging rights. Three different shirts represent three different game pieces participants - Candy King, Candy Princess, and Gingerbread Man. The goal is to take on the challenge completing various distances along the path to Candy Castle (challenge instructions provided). To learn more, or to register click HERE.
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