After last year’s triumphant arrival into the sport of adventure racing, Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the Flying Pig Marathon, and downtown creative agency, Agar, are again teaming up to turn the streets of downtown Cincinnati into an urban obstacle course.
What’s New in 2014:
- New course route and obstacles
- Younger registration age
- New team discounts
“The TQL Urban Race was one of the most successful first-year races we’ve ever been a part of, in terms of attendance, engagement, and racer feedback. We’re thrilled to be at it again,” said Iris Simpson-Bush, executive director of the Flying Pig Marathon.
Last year’s event drew 1,200 runners, hundreds of volunteers and spectators, and raised more than $22,000 for the race’s charity beneficiaries, the Reds Community Fund and the Marvin Lewis Community Fund. This year, the TQL Urban Race expects to attract 2,000 runners.
“The route this year is shaping up to be right around 4 miles and gives us some great new options for obstacles,” said TQL Urban Race spokesperson, Kristine Glenn.
Some of last year’s obstacles included maneuvering over a traffic jam of junkyard cars, zig-zagging through a maze of Cintas trucks, and climbing a cargo net to the top of a mountain of shipping containers.
The TQL Urban Race will be open to those age 13 years and up and new team discounts will be offered to those who register a group of five or more runners. Registration for the TQL Urban Race begins today at http://www.tqlurbanrace.com. An early bird registration price of only $45 will be offered to the first 200 registrants and includes an official race T-shirt, race medal, and free drink at the post race party.
Agar, in addition to helping with the planning and execution of the race itself, will produce the post-race party in Washington Park. The party will once again include live music, family friendly activities, food and beverages. Agar is the creative force that drives success for other popular Cincinnati events including Ubahn Fest and Lumenocity.
About the TQL Urban Race
The TQL Urban Race is a downtown obstacle course race in Cincinnati, Ohio. Runners race approximately 4 miles through the streets of downtown, dominate 12 insane obstacles along the way, and then celebrate at a post-race party with live music, food, and beverages. TQL is one of the nation’s largest logistics providers and created this event to reflect the culture of the company – competitive, challenging, daring, but ultimately very rewarding for those who are willing to put in the hard work. A portion of the proceeds go to the Reds Community Fund and the Marvin Lewis Community Fund. Both organizations provide opportunities for at-risk youth in the community through sports and education. For more information, go to http://www.tqlurbanrace.com; Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tqlurbanrace, or Twitter @TQLUrbanRace.
About The Flying Pig Marathon
The Flying Pig Marathon is the 17th largest running festival held annually on the first Sunday in May. It currently draws 33,000+ participants from all 50 states and more than a dozen countries. The mission of the Cincinnati Marathon is to provide a premier event open to athletes of all abilities. It is dedicated to supporting charities and the event should inspire community celebration and reward the emotions of all participants, sponsors, volunteer and spectators. For more information, go to http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com.
About Agar
AGAR is a social intelligence agency that leverages consumer experiences and influencers to grow cultures around the world. AGAR is on the pulse of popular culture and in the trenches where relevancy meets real. We create immersive experiences. We take an authentic and holistic approach to consumer and brand relationships. Through our multiple interactive and engaging touch-points we unite brands with their audience and the audience with their brand. #growingculture
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