TRENCH™ CHALLENGE, Guam’s 5K distance Obstacle Course Race taking place at the Guam International Raceway on Sunday August 13th.
Official charity partners Special Olympics Guam and Guam Cancer Care will have dedicated start times for each organization. All of the proceeds in each start time will be donated to the organization on top of the partial proceeds from all registrants.
- 9:20 AM Run / Walk with Special Olympics Guam athletes and supporters.
- 9:40 AM Run / Walk with Christine Quidachay (Caregiver and daughter of Cancer survivor) with family and the Guam Cancer Care team.
Register online at: www.trenchevents.com/charityrun
Deadline to register is August 9th.
“Last year we helped raise $5,000.00 for the two organizations. We’re aiming to beat that number next week. We invite the public to come up to the track. There is no admission and is FREE to come and watch.” – Tom Akigami, Event Director. (687-1800)
“Guam Cancer Care is thankful to the community for believing in our mission and for their continued support with our efforts. We’re excited to be involved with TRENCH™ CHALLENGE again this year and encourage everyone to come out and be a part of it.” – Karina Quito, Guam Cancer Care: Community Outreach Coordinator. (727-1475)
“Special Olympics Guam is excited to be a part of TRENCH™ CHALLENGE again and would like to thank all those registering in the event for helping us make a difference in our athletes lives. All of last year’s donation was used to purchase new equipment for our athletes and we are very grateful for the support.” – Frank Florig, Special Olympics Guam: President and CEO. (687-6940)
TRENCH CHALLENGE is not just for the avid athlete but is family friendly with children as young as 12 to seniors as old as 70 that participate. The recreational division is a non-timed go at you pace (You can walk), and obstacles are not mandatory.
For more information on this event, find Trench Events on Facebook, visit trenchevents.com or email: info@trenchevents.com
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