Last weekend Hard Charge had their inaugural event in Wichita, Kansas. By all accounts, it appears to be very successful and has created a buzz among the racing community. They have really shown the OCR big boys that some lesser known events are hot on their tails to become leaders in this ever-growing sport.
Check out their latest press release that covers highlights from this first event.
Contact:
Lindsay Babb
701.261.4440
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HARD CHARGE TM Crowns First CHARGE Champions
At Wichita/Park City Event
WICHITA, Kan. (Apr 23, 2013)—HARD CHARGE TM, the premier televised obstacle running series, named its first CHARGE Champions at the Wichita/Park City event this past Saturday, Apr. 20. Nicolas Zahasky of Sioux Falls, SD won the Men’s Championship, Emily McVay of Wichita took home the Women’s title and Co-Ed Team CHARGE Champion members were Jess Callahan, Hooker, OK; Milton Clevenger, Colwich, KS; Kelly Johnson, Wichita; Cody Kandt, Leawood, KS; and Austin Towne, Augusta, KS.
Zahasky, who has run more than 20 obstacle course races, said, “This was one of the best obstacle course races I’ve done. Everything was top notch, from the registration process to the solid construction of the obstacles. I was happy to have qualified to be part of the televised heats and winning is an even bigger honor. Feels great!” Zahasky ran an incredible average pace of 6:47 min/mile through the four miles and 27 obstacles.
Making it clear she’d be back to defend her women’s title, McVay said, “HARD CHARGE, thank you for the great race! Will recommend to many. See you next year!” McVay recorded an impressive average pace of 9:06 min/miles throughout the course.
The event was filmed for the Wichita/Park City episode of the HARD CHARGE Televised Series. HARD CHARGE is the first and only obstacle course racing television series. It focuses on the world’s fastest-growing adventure sport and the athletes who compete for the title of CHARGE Champion. The series will debut on local CBS affiliate, KWCH, June 22, 2013 at 7 p.m. with the Wichita/Park City episode. The entire series, which features all 2013 events across the U.S., will air on local CW affiliate, KSCW, throughout 2013 and into 2014, and nationally on Comcast Sports Net.
The next stop for HARD CHARGE is in Fargo on June 15, followed by Eastern Iowa (Cedar Rapids) July 20. Viewers can catch the series, then decide if they’ll CHARGE a HARD CHARGE course for Fun or CHARGE for Glory to earn a spot to race on TV. A full listing of HARD CHARGE events is available at HardCharge.com/events.
Registration for HARD CHARGE Wichita / Park City 2014 is now open at HardCharge.com/wichita2014. The four-mile obstacle mission will again take place at the grounds of the Kansas Coliseum in Park City, just north of Wichita. Kicking off at 9 a.m., the day includes multiple heats and wraps up with a post-race party with music, food and beverages. Spectators are encouraged to watch the CHARGE and attend the post-race party; both events are open to non-participants, free of charge.
Thousands of volunteers, spectators and participants came to help out, watch the action and race the four-mile obstacle course, held at the Kansas Coliseum in Park City. A full listing of championship heat qualifiers can be found on the HARD CHARGE Facebook page, while complete race results are available at HardCharge.com/wichita.
HARD CHARGETM is the premier televised obstacle running series. Designed to challenge every fitness level, HARD CHARGE courses are four to six miles and feature various military-inspired obstacles. Furthermore, HARD CHARGE obstacle missions are divided into CHARGE for Fun and CHARGE for Glory heats. Participants may navigate the CHARGE for Fun course at their own pace, or choose to compete in the CHARGE for Glory heats where top performers will earn the chance to be featured on HARD CHARGE televised series. Every show highlights personal stories of these everyday athletes as they compete in the fastest-growing adventure sport in the world. HARD CHARGE events will be held throughout the country in 2013.
For more information, contact Lindsay Babb, HARD CHARGE director of PR and marketing, at 701.261.4440, email lindsay.babb@HardCharge.com, visit the website at HardCharge.com, find HARD CHARGE on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or watch our videos on YouTube.
Speak Your Mind