Tuesday, April 22, 2014

LOWER SHORE FAMILY YMCA MAN MEETS MUD RACE

LOWER SHORE FAMILY YMCA MAN MEETS MUD RACE SENDS KIDS TO SUMMER CAMP

The Lower Shore Family YMCA in Pocomoke City, MD is set to host their third annual Man Meets Mud Run, the dirtiest 5k on the Eastern Shore, on Saturday, May 3, 2014. 

You can register online at www.manmeetsmud.com
 to sign up for your heat of choice. Heats begin at 10am for kids 12 and under. Other heats begin at 11am and run every half an hour until 4pm. Cost is free for kids 12 and under, $20 for teens 13-17 years old, and $55 for adults. Entry cost includes wave time of choice, event t-shirt, finisher’s medal, goodie bag, and one beverage ticket. Individuals may also register the day of the race.

Participants are encouraged to run with teams and costumes. Awards will be giving to runners with the best finish times in addition to awards such as Best Costume, Funniest Costume, Best Team Name, Dirtiest Girl, Dirtiest Guy, and more!

The party doesn’t stop after the race. Trader’s will be selling their famous chicken breast sandwiches along with hotdogs, hamburgers and fries. Beer is also available for purchase. Trade your muddy sneakers for dancing shoes with live entertainment from Alex&Shiloh then the Time Police from 4pm-6pm.

The YMCA is a community based organization with a focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

Proceeds from the Man Meets Mud Race benefit the YMCA of Chesapeake’s Open Doors Program. This allows the Y to offer memberships and programs to families and kids that need financial assistance. The Y's Open Doors Program is available to anyone. Fill out the Open Doors application and turn it in at the Welcome Center at any of our locations.

www.ymcachesapeake.org/membership/financial-assistance

Contact: Mary Chamberlin 410-957-9622

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