VIDEO: We are all aware of the obstacles facing our community’s youth, and the steadfast dedication of those special individuals who help and support our teens at risk. Though we are pained by the situation, most of us are not ready to head down to the police station to bail out a 16 year old in trouble, or to intervene in a family crisis by sitting and providing critical guidance at all hours of the night. Most of us don’t even have the time to come to The Minyan’s drop in center and spend an hour a week mentoring a teen who needs someone to look up to. But now, each and every one of us can do something.

By becoming an Xtreme Runner, you will be helping to support the life saving work of Minyan Shelanu. Under the leadership of Rav Chaim Y. Abadi, and affectionately known as The Minyan, hundreds of children and families are helped each year.

WHAT?

Xtreme Runner is a 5k obstacle mud run through our brand new exciting course. Runners will be mentally and physically challenged as they climb, crawl, jump and run. Many of the obstacles are military inspired and will put your precision and strength to the test. As all runners come through the finish line, we will have food, fun, and entertainment as we wait for the remaining participants to complete the challenge.

Each runner will receive free gym membership as well as access to a personal trainer to help get ready for the run. During that time, each runner has the opportunity to get sponsors to meet their fundraising goal. There will be amazing prizes and incentives for runners who raise the most money to help The Minyan. In this way we are truly overcoming obstacles together.

WHERE?

The run will be at Raceway Park, in Englishtown, N.J. Raceway Park is renowned in our area for it’s legendary obstacle course and mud runs. Their professional, military inspired course will add a whole new level of excitement to our event. It is approximately 25 minutes from Lakewood, 40 minutes from NY and about an hour from Monsey. Whatever the drive, we promise it will be worth it!

WHEN?

The run will be on Sunday, October 18, 2015. But, the time to start is NOW! Signup is in full swing, and all our runners are getting ready. The earlier you register the earlier you can take advantage of your free membership to The Gym.

WHO?

Xtreme Runner is for everyone… Short, tall, heavy or thin. Old, young, flabby or buffed. Basically, if you care about our community’s future then Xtreme Runner is for you. We are excited to be introducing Xtreme Runner for women this year. Stay tuned for details about the official women’s launch in mid-July.

WHY?

Because you care 🙂

What are you waiting for? Sign up here today! Let’s overcome challenges together.

Written by fwd/NYC Marketing