Krispy Kreme Challenge 2009

Only the good folks in North Carolina can come up with this horrible torture. The Krispy Kreme Challenge involves running two miles to a Krispy Kreme, eating A DOZEN Donuts, and then returning the two miles back to the start. 5,500 runners braved the challenge, with many actually attempting to win, the rest wearing goofy suits and performing the usual craziness runners gravitate to.

This years winner, Eric Mack of Raleigh NC, ran the first two miles in 10:55, ate a dozen donuts in 5:07, and ran the last two miles in 12:10. He didn't throw up, although a large percentage of the challengers do. Many garbage cans line the route, and I'm glad my front yard doesn't abut the course!

Addendum: The list just keeps growing! John Barber, fellow runner, Coach's right-hand man and all-around good guy, just signed up for the tourney.