GREENSBORO – The 14th Annual Caspian Challenge is taking registrations for their 6.8-mile loop around the historic Caspian Lake on July 27.
The popular race also offers a 5K out and back run/walk, with competitors starting at the Ballfield in Greensboro (Lake Shore Road and Breezy Avenue). Runners can register at greensboroassociation.org/calendar/caspian-challenge/. Registrations will be accepted up until July 26. Race day registration is open from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m., cost is $15 online, and $20 on race day. The race is sponsored by the Greensboro Association. All proceeds go to support the Greensboro Community Meals Program. Eric Hanson is once again the Race Director.
The Greensboro Challenge attracted nearly 100 runners and walkers last summer, with Hazen Union’s Maxfield English besting the field in a time of 41:59. Emma Podolin claimed top female honors with a time of 49:09. Carson Collins was the 5K winner with a time of 20:09 and 8-year-old Ruthie Podolin stole the show in the women’s category with a top time of 25:58.
