Rugged Run For Respect : Extreme & Unique Obstacle Course and Mud Run

Important info: Waves begin at 10am and continue every 15 minutes ending at
12:30pm.

*Competitive Heats are at 10:00am and 10:15am

Special Olympics New York has teamed up with adventure racing experts and
all things muddy to bring you the Rugged Run for Respect!  This
out-and-back course, complete

with 13 body-bending obstacles, will not only test physical strength and agility,
but mental stability as well.  This 5k challenge consists of  winding trails, steep wall climbs, rope spider
webs and much more. Join the Special Olympics New York team as they get down
and dirty!

Rugged Run for Respect

is open to anyone (age 16 and over) willing to channel their inner competitor

(and get roughed up along the way)!  For the triathlon expert, seasoned

runner or cross fit buff, this race will give all

participants a run for their money! Each runner will receive an official Rugged
Run for Respect race day t-shirt, access to race day festivities and an
experience of a lifetime. Runners can sign up as individuals or as teams.

For over 42 years, Special Olympics New York has been providing year-round

athletic training and competition for over 61,582 people with intellectual

disabilities (including over 5,000 people in the Long Island Region). 
Special Olympics provides them with the opportunity to demonstrate their
skills, their sportsmanship and their victories.  Not only do the athletes
and their families benefit from involvement in Special Olympics, but the entire
community experiences a certain pride in the athlete’s achievements. 
Special Olympics is dedicated to promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion
and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through
sports. 

For more information:

Jennifer Cantone

631.254.1465 x 12

jcantone@nyso.org



www.ruggedrunforrespect.org/longisland