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Β CHARLOTTE, N.C. –Taking its popular obstacle race to a new location and new extremes, the Steele Creek YMCA will host its largest crowd at its 3rdΒ AnnualΒ C2 Survival Race onΒ Saturday, September 13Β at YMCA Camp Thunderbird.Β
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Β Β Β Hundreds of competitors will participate in three race divisions: adult, youth and teams. Within each division, runners will attempt to conquer extreme terrain – pushing themselves to their physical limit – for a worthy cause. All proceeds will fund scholarships for local kids in need to participate in enrichment programs like the Yβs Summer Day Camp and Afterschool.Β
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Β Β Β For adult competitors, the course features a 3.2 mile trail run through the camp with obstacles that include climbing walls, a water carry and saw horse hurdles. For kids eight- to 14-years old, the race provides age-appropriate adventure challenges and agility drills including sand army crawls and incline walls.
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Β Β βThere are three things I’ve enjoyed about C2,β shares Stefan Fencl, race participant and Y member. βThe diversity of obstacles is great – a few can be breezed through while others require mental focus. The distance of the course is long enough to prevent major back-ups, but not excessively long. And the Y is excellent at creating a positive environment for participants.Β The staff and volunteers make it a great race!β
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Β Β Β In addition to the race, a variety of family fun activities like paddle-boarding, zip-lines, pony rides and kayaking will be available.
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Β Β Β The Y is expecting a sold-out event so early registration is encouraged.Β Click hereΒ to register online. To volunteer or support the race without competing, please contactΒ c2survivalrace@ymcacharlotte.
