“There are countless running and other events for elite athletes, so we started the Lard Butt 1K years ago to provide an authentic and fun home for the rest of us,” said Mark Peterson, Lard Butt co-founder.
is set for Saturday, August 5, at Magnuson Park. Lard Butt is “dedicated to below-average athletes and weekend warriors.”
Instead of traditional water stations during the , the Lard Butt 1K features donut stations every 250 meters and hosts a well-stocked beer garden before and after the 1K itself. Along with a canned-food drive , there will be a “Spirit of Lard Butt” costume party, an on-site soundtrack, and numerous other surprises.On top of being fun for those who are in shape and do not take themselves too seriously, the Lard Butt 1K is a confidence-builder for those not up to doing 5 or 10K events.
Advance Registration is $35 covering event entry, a Lard Butt 1K Tee-Shirt, limitless donuts, one beer or mimosa for those 21 and over, along with other on-site surprises.There are four ways to attack the flat one-kilometer course:Waddlers Wave: For the rest of usOrganizers encourage each participant to bring at least two canned food items to the event, such as canned vegetables, fruits, and soups – all going to those in need, through the University District Food Bank.
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