Adventure Race Set In Warsaw, Winona To Raise Funds For Local Organizations
Adventure Race Set In Warsaw, Winona To Raise Funds For Local Organizations
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Jennifer Peryam-jperyam@timesuniononline.com
Adventure Race Set In Warsaw, Winona To Raise Funds For Local OrganizationsRunning, hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking will be a part of an adventure race in Winona Lake and Warsaw next month.
Matt and Micah Metzger are hosting an adventure race to raise funds for local organizations that help those in need.
The brothers are directors of Metzger Outdoors, Silver Lake, and employees of Metzger Trucking. Metzger Outdoors is a promoter of race events in Kosciusko County.The adventure race will be in Winona Lake and Warsaw Sept. 19. Registration begins at 6 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. at Kosciusko Community Fairgrounds.
All of the proceeds will benefit local organizations including Second Mile Missions, World Compassion Network, Combined Community Services, Kosciusko Bikers Association, Our Father's House and the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Participants will be broken down into four categories: men, women, co-ed and family teams. Teams are encouraged to register prior to the race at metzgeroutdoors.com Teams are required to range from one to four people.
The entry fee is $25 per participant and an additional $25 per team for those who need to rent a canoe from Metzger Outdoors. Participants also will be allowed to use their own canoes.
There will be door prizes including a hand-made canoe paddle, a cooking stove, sweatshirts, hats and backpacks. Participants also will receive a t-shirt.
The top two finishers in each category receive trophies.
The adventure race is similar to the show "Amazing Race" where participants navigate with a map and compass, Micah said.
The route will be undisclosed until race day when participants will receive a map route.
Matt and Micah said the idea for the race was a joint effort. The brothers previously have participated in similar races in Ohio and Michigan.
"We wanted to come up with something to help out the community," Matt said.
He said the majority of people who have registered for the race live in Kosciusko County, but people from Ohio, Indianapolis and South Bend also have registered.
"These are hard times and people are struggling and more than ever need donations," Micah said.
During the adventure race, participants will be challenged mentally and physically, he said.
There will be check points along the route.
The event is made possible by sponsors Crouse Body Shop, Hammer Nutrition, Kosciusko County Community Fair, Kosciusko Bikers Association, Kosciusko Runners Association, Little Crow Foods, Metzger Trucking Co., Moosejaw, Silveus Insurance Group, Trailhouse, Warsaw Community Church, Whiskeyjack Paddles and Wildman Business Group.
