The Inaugural Expedition Everest Challenge.... ???

[WriteDisney]

The Inaugural Expedition Everest Challenge will take place
September 27, 2008, in the shadows of the attraction's Forbidden
Mountain. The new 5K race includes obstacles and a search for
clues, leading to stamps in an Expedition Passport, all while
avoiding the abominable snowman, the Yeti. An exclusive
after-hours party at Animal Kingdom will be held at the
conclusion of the challenge. Registration for the event begins
February 15. A two-person team can register for $195; solo
trekkers pay $100. Each registrant will receive a one-day, one
park ticket, a Champion Tech-Shirt, a three-month trial
subscription to Men's or Women's Health; admission to the
exclusive After-Hours Party, and a commemorative Inaugural Medal
for all Finishers. For more information on this new event: http:
//disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/endurance/events/
detail?name=EnduranceEverestEventDetailPage

I saw this in my All Ears newsletter this morning and got really excited since I'm a runner planning a trip to disney in Sept. Has any heard of this?? Is it really a 5k? The link on the bottom doesn't work, can anyone find one? Thanks intercot!! :thumbsup:

[WriteDisney]

:mickey:

I posted too soon. Found the link via google:

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/endurance/events/detail?name=EnduranceEverestEventDetailPage

I'm guessing this is the first of its kind. Any runners out there heard about this? Thoughts?

[WriteDisney]

no one's interested?

[tomatoe pie]

sounds like great fun. do you have to have times for this one? i can not run but would love to walk this one. can you participate as a walker or not?:walk:

i go to wdw as often as possible during the marathon and have always wanted to participate in some way. i did bring a relative to run the marathon one year, and it was so much fun just to be in on the excitment. :mickey: can't believe there is no yeti smilie.