the green spot blog

You have to love when a plan comes together. Our Tough Camper Run was one of those plans. We've been tossing it around for several years now - wondering if it would fit in our "family" of annual events. We're always excited about the idea of welcoming families and new people into our Camp Evergreen world and we really started feeling like an obstacle race - one that could challenge not only individuals but families and youth groups - could be just the right fit. We set to planning the course - which basically meant that John (a.k.a. Dish[Rack]tion) consistently ran the developing "course" several times a week over the last five months until we had a path that we were happy with. Then came the obstacle design. We researched, we met with some experienced race organizers, and obstacle experts and started planning our event. The weather was perfect as seventy racers checked in for the race. Costumes, custom-made shirts, and families of all different ages...

There's a new thing happening this spring at Camp Evergreen. For the first time ever - we are doing an obstacle race called the Tough Camper Run . This race will be the first of its kind here at Evergreen and will raise money for our camp programs. The race is being designed so that families, individuals, and youth groups can race together in a fun new way. Teams are encouraged to dress up in a theme (like bumblebees, unicorns, or something even crazier) and race to see lives transformed! Each racer is encouraged to raise $200 each in pledges for the race. That can seem like a lot - but kids are really good at raising money...especially when they dress up. Who can say no to a 5 year old dressed as a bumblebee? Our goal for this fundraiser is $25,000. Prizes will be given for Top Fundraiser in each category, Best Dressed, and more! Here's the skinny about the race: 1km - 3km - 5km Distance Options with an obstacle area containing 8-9 obstacles in each distance. Obsta...