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Brave Runners To Pound The Ground At Sarasota Celery Fields

Pound The Ground 5K obstacle challenge takes over the Celery Fields on Saturday.

Obstacle courses mixed in with 5k races are the thing to do for runners who want a little spice in their marathon, and the latest is taking over the Celery Fields on Saturday.

Pound The Ground will race arount the Celery Fields, 6893 Palmer Blvd., with the first wave at 7:30 a.m., and the final wave at 10:30 a.m. You can still reigster the day of the event for $50. The event is designed for ages 14 and up.

Much like Tough Mudder races, you'll get dirty and run into a few surprises along the way.

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The course was designed by a Sarasota fitness instructor to challenge and reward adventurous fitness buffs and to raise money for local charities, according to organizers.

If you want to participate, here are some key tips to make your arrival easier, according to PoundTheGroundSarasota.com:

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"When to Arrive on Race Day:
We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes before your wave time. Remember that you will have to park, pick up your packet, attach your bib and chip and make your way to the starting line.

Parking: 

Parking will be available at Akerman Park and also behind the staging area as shown on map. You can access the parking behind the staging area from center road. Park parking is also available. " 

For the race itself, expect to climb a wall, crawl through pipes and have a "mystery event" during the 3.37-mile course. Good luck making it to the end, but there is no time limit, but to track your time, the race provides a  IPICO Sports Disposable Shoe timing chip and bib.

And after all that hardwork, participants 21 and older are invited to an after-party at Evie's Tavern Tiki Bar, 4735 Bee Ridge Road, for some free beer and the award ceremony.


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