Krispy Kreme Challenge

[Johnny Swank]

I know there's some folks in central NC around here. The 2009 Krispy Kreme Challenge is coming up on Feb 7.

Here’s the gist. Runners start at the NC State University Belltower, run 2 miles to the Krispy Kreme, eat a dozen donuts, then run back. In under an hour. They're expecting about 5,000 runners this year, and all proceeds go to the NC Children's Hospital.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2388833994_01e452140a.jpg
Your's truly choking down that last one a couple years ago!

This thing is a blast, and no, you don't have to eat the whole dozen.

I've written full details about the course, mileage, elevation changes here (http://sourcetosea.net/krispy-kreme-challenge-2009/). For more info, or to register, visit http://www.krispykremechallenge.com/

Fun Facts:
12 Original Glazed Krispy Kreme
Doughnuts contain:
:: 2400 calories
:: 1200 fat calories
::144g of fat
:: 36g of saturated fat
:: 0g of trans fat
:: 60mg of Cholesterol
:: 1140mg of sodium
:: 120g of sugar
:: 24g of protein

[Wonder]

I"m suprised they don't do that here in WInston! Sounds like a good fundraiser!

[Johnny Swank]

It really is a blast. Last year they raised about $20,000. It's getting huge now, with chip timers and all that. I look forward to it every year.

[papa john]

Do they take volunteers to finish off the donuts that don't get eaten? ;-)

[Serial 07]

are those just donut holes? 120 g of sugar? is that per donut? sounds like fun! i probably haven't eaten a dozen donuts in my life...

[Johnny Swank]

You've got to check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3ZbrpH4e9k&feature=related

Be warned: Hurling in this one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcuE5Z6hpns&feature=related

I love this damn race more than I should. It's a blast!

[Johnny Swank]

The whole donut, and those figures are for the entire dozen. You've got to get your mind right.

[theinfamousj]

Oooooo. I missed last year's and really want to do this year's. I suppose I should get to training, though. I'm not sure I can do four miles and a dozen doughnuts in under an hour. And since it is Krispy Kreme, I am GOING to eat the whole dozen.

[Pokey2006]

Fun Facts:
12 Original Glazed Krispy Kreme
Doughnuts contain:
:: 2400 calories
:: 1200 fat calories
::144g of fat
:: 36g of saturated fat
:: 0g of trans fat
:: 60mg of Cholesterol
:: 1140mg of sodium
:: 120g of sugar
:: 24g of protein

And probably only 100 of those calories burned during the run!

[Mocs123]

Running I burn about 110 calories per mile.

[fehchet]

Nice red socks. Can I eat just one doughnut? Is there any guilt?

[Johnny Swank]

There are a couple different categories to sign up as, so you don't have to eat the whole dozen (or any for that matter)

There is no guilt for this event. This has been scientifically proven.

[Jim Adams]

Can I take an extra dozen for the return run?:)

geek

[Johnny Swank]

Fine with me :)

What alot of folks do is sign up for the "race", run to Krispy Kreme, pick up their dozen, then just jog/walk back with them. At the end of the day, this is a low-key charity event.

[Deadeye]

I'll make a contribution to the American Heart Association, on behalf of your future cardiac arrest.

[Marta]

A vendor just brought a dozen doughnuts by the office this morning...and I didn't have to run a step!

[Johnny Swank]

Registration ends on 2/3, and they're up to about 2,500 runners now. Give me a holler if you sign up, so we can have a WB eat n' greet!

[sbennett]

Sure wish Charlotte had something like this....

[grizzlyadam]

I'm torn between the Krispy Kreme Challenge and the Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail Annual meeting... both on the same day.

[Pedaling Fool]

I could smoke that event.

[Pedaling Fool]

I'm torn between the Krispy Kreme Challenge and the Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail Annual meeting... both on the same day.
Krispy Kreme Challenge.

[Jaybird]

can U just grab a box of KRISPY KREMEs & run to the sidelines & chow down???
hehehehehe:D


see ya'll out on the trail (w/ "Jigsaw & Model T")
May 1st heading NOBO from Harpers Ferry

[Sly]

I'm torn between the Krispy Kreme Challenge and the Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail Annual meeting... both on the same day.

Really? I know which I'd choose and it wouldn't be eating 4 lbs of lard. :D

[skinewmexico]

It might take me a couple of days to eat a box of donuts.