Adventure Runs are hosted by Road Runner Sports stores and are a scavenger hunt style fun run/walk. At the start of the run, a map is revealed on a board (or sent to your email if you pre-registered) and you are sent on your way. Your goal is to get to as many checkpoints and get back to the store in an hour. Each checkpoint gives you raffle tickets to be used in the drawings once the run is over. At some checkpoints you simply get tickets for arriving and some have fun little tasks to complete (such as burpees, planks, etc). There are some pretty awesome prizes to be won and the best part is that Adventure Runs are FREE!
This week, the area's finest superheroes were called to assemble and take over the streets of Marietta! While the potential for superhero accessories are about endless, I opted to go with a traditional route and go as "Adventure Run Girl" complete with my cape and shield.
Our next stops included, Carter's, Zeal Modern Eatery, and Aurelio's Pizza. This place is amazingly good - if you happen to be in the Marietta area, check it out. It is a small, local pizza joint, but we have never had anything but great service and amazing food.
We made our way across the street and collected some tickets at Jersey Mike's Subs, we headed across the street to our next check point.
We had quite a number of lucky winners in the group. From gift cards, fitness classes, massages, and running gear, our prizes were pretty sweet. Our big winner of the night was definetly Brendan who racked up 4 restaurant gift cards and a one hour massage! Yay, Brendan!
Most importantly, it is pretty safe to say that we all had a pretty awesome time this evening. We got our miles in and laughed along the way - what better way to wrap up the day?
Code FUNNERRUNNER will save you $10 off of the half marathon and $5 off the 5K (Atlanta and Pheonix)!