Wunning. Wunning is wot bwings us togeder today.
Distances:
6 kilometers (green ribbon, 3" To The Pain medal) SOLD OUT
6 miles (black ribbon, 3" To The Pain medal) SOLD OUT
50 mile Prepare to Die Ultra (custom ribbon, 4" Prepare to Die medal) SOLD OUT
"What's with the 6 thing?"
Six fingered man, of course. Did you know that he killed Inigo Montoya's father?
"What's the Ultra all about?"
It's a dweam wifin a dweam... the ultimate challenge. This is the first race we've done with both a distance and time challenge. You have exactly 30 days to complete 50 miles. Take fewer days, if you wish, but 50 in 30 is the maximum. No, we don't think this is inconceivable! You only think you won't survive because no one ever has! Yet.
"When does the race take place?"
After you sign up! You have from now until we sell out of medals to complete your distance.
"Where does the race take place?"
Wherever you are. If that's in the Fire Swamp, then so be it. Perhaps you'll choose somewhere near the Cliffs of Insanity. Or, if you're feeling like working on a PR, crossing the border to Florin or Guilder is always an option as it would be one heck of a speed workout coming back!
"When does registration close?"
Before Prince Humperdinck marries Buttercup. Or, as long as medals are available.
"Do I have to run/walk it all at once? "
It took the Man in Black five years to build up an immunity to Iocane powder. We know these things can take time. Use as many days as needed to complete your 6 miles or 6 kilometers. Use up to 30 to complete your 50 miles.
"How do you know that I completed the race?"
We are now using the honor system!
"I am mostly dead and can't finish my distance! What do I do?"
Don't worry, we won't call out Fezzig and the Brute Squad. This is for charity, bottom line. We want you to have fun and Galgos to have better lives. Drop us an email and I'm sure everything will be just fine. We have Miracle Max on standby for these situations.
"What do I get for my money?"
You will receive a customized bib to print and wear during your race (downloadable from our Facebook page). It's not mandatory to wear, but we think it'll look awesome as you run as the Man/Woman in Black (hint!). Bibs are located in our Facebook group under the files tab. You will receive your race medal via USPS. Medals will be sent out in batches.
"Are the medals for each race the same?"
The 6k and 6 mile medals are the same 3" medal. The ribbons are different colors. The ultra is a very similar medal, but is 4" and has a sateen, custom ribbon with movie quotes.
"Why is the Ultra medal more expensive?"
Size does matter; at least to the medal company is does. They charged us a lot more for the bigger one!
We wanted something pretty spectacular for this race, and we still need to save some Galgos.
"Where does my money go?"
100% of proceeds (meaning, after costs) are split evenly between Galgos Del Sol and SOS Galgos, both in Spain.
Galgos Del Sol webpage
Galgos Del Sol Facebook page
and
SOS Galgos webpage
SOS Galgos Facebook page
"What the heck is a Galgo???"
Let me explain.... No, there is too much. Let me sum up.
A Galgo is a Spanish Greyhound.
Borrowed from Galgos del Sol's website: "The Galgo Español or Spanish greyhound is an ancient breed and a member of the sighthound family. Despite being called a “greyhound”, the Spanish Galgo is not closely related to the English or Irish Greyhound, the lineage of the two breeds being different. Galgos are not typically considered as pet worthy in Spain and their lives end in less than humane ways either in perreras (kill stations) or abandoned to a life of persecution on the streets."
Bottom line: Galgos would have better lives in the Pit of Despair than where they are now.
Have fun stormin' the castle!!!
Distances:
6 kilometers (green ribbon, 3" To The Pain medal) SOLD OUT
6 miles (black ribbon, 3" To The Pain medal) SOLD OUT
50 mile Prepare to Die Ultra (custom ribbon, 4" Prepare to Die medal) SOLD OUT
"What's with the 6 thing?"
Six fingered man, of course. Did you know that he killed Inigo Montoya's father?
"What's the Ultra all about?"
It's a dweam wifin a dweam... the ultimate challenge. This is the first race we've done with both a distance and time challenge. You have exactly 30 days to complete 50 miles. Take fewer days, if you wish, but 50 in 30 is the maximum. No, we don't think this is inconceivable! You only think you won't survive because no one ever has! Yet.
"When does the race take place?"
After you sign up! You have from now until we sell out of medals to complete your distance.
"Where does the race take place?"
Wherever you are. If that's in the Fire Swamp, then so be it. Perhaps you'll choose somewhere near the Cliffs of Insanity. Or, if you're feeling like working on a PR, crossing the border to Florin or Guilder is always an option as it would be one heck of a speed workout coming back!
"When does registration close?"
Before Prince Humperdinck marries Buttercup. Or, as long as medals are available.
"Do I have to run/walk it all at once? "
It took the Man in Black five years to build up an immunity to Iocane powder. We know these things can take time. Use as many days as needed to complete your 6 miles or 6 kilometers. Use up to 30 to complete your 50 miles.
"How do you know that I completed the race?"
We are now using the honor system!
"I am mostly dead and can't finish my distance! What do I do?"
Don't worry, we won't call out Fezzig and the Brute Squad. This is for charity, bottom line. We want you to have fun and Galgos to have better lives. Drop us an email and I'm sure everything will be just fine. We have Miracle Max on standby for these situations.
"What do I get for my money?"
You will receive a customized bib to print and wear during your race (downloadable from our Facebook page). It's not mandatory to wear, but we think it'll look awesome as you run as the Man/Woman in Black (hint!). Bibs are located in our Facebook group under the files tab. You will receive your race medal via USPS. Medals will be sent out in batches.
"Are the medals for each race the same?"
The 6k and 6 mile medals are the same 3" medal. The ribbons are different colors. The ultra is a very similar medal, but is 4" and has a sateen, custom ribbon with movie quotes.
"Why is the Ultra medal more expensive?"
Size does matter; at least to the medal company is does. They charged us a lot more for the bigger one!
We wanted something pretty spectacular for this race, and we still need to save some Galgos.
"Where does my money go?"
100% of proceeds (meaning, after costs) are split evenly between Galgos Del Sol and SOS Galgos, both in Spain.
Galgos Del Sol webpage
Galgos Del Sol Facebook page
and
SOS Galgos webpage
SOS Galgos Facebook page
"What the heck is a Galgo???"
Let me explain.... No, there is too much. Let me sum up.
A Galgo is a Spanish Greyhound.
Borrowed from Galgos del Sol's website: "The Galgo Español or Spanish greyhound is an ancient breed and a member of the sighthound family. Despite being called a “greyhound”, the Spanish Galgo is not closely related to the English or Irish Greyhound, the lineage of the two breeds being different. Galgos are not typically considered as pet worthy in Spain and their lives end in less than humane ways either in perreras (kill stations) or abandoned to a life of persecution on the streets."
Bottom line: Galgos would have better lives in the Pit of Despair than where they are now.
Have fun stormin' the castle!!!