Course

Overview Shed time off your 5k run by bench pressing 30 seconds away with each rep you complete! Take up to 15 minutes off your completed treadmill 5k time. Pump Participants weigh in with an event representative. Body weight will determine the amount to be bench pressed prior to the race. 5 minutes will be given to warm up in designated warm up area. Up to 30 reps may be completed at designated resistance. Each rep is worth a 30-second deduction from final run time. 1 max attempt allowed. Run The 5k (3.1 miles) will be completed on a Marshall Rec Center treadmill under supervision of MRC staff. *All participants must weigh in upon arrival under supervision of MRC staff. Minimum clothing required includes shorts, t-shirt and socks. Calculated resistance will be rounded to the nearest 5 pounds. Scoring The final time will be determined by: (5k time) - (# of reps x 30 seconds) *Full rules and details available at the MRC Welcome Desk

Entry Fees

$20 No day of event registration All participants should be pre-registered by December 3rd. No registration applications will be accepted day of event. Please allow 5 minutes of day of the event to sign facility waiver.

Age Groups

19 and under 20 - 29 30-39 40-49 50+ There will be male and female divisions in each age group. *Must be 16 years and older. Weight Classes Men Age Bench Load <39 100% of body weight 40-49 90% of body weight 50+ 80% of body weight Women Age Bench Load <39 70% of body weight 40-49 60% of body weight 50+ 50% of body weight

Awards

Overall Top Male/Female First, Second, and Third Place men's division First, Second, and Third Place women's division

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Rules All stages of event must be completed under the supervision of an MRC event staff member Bench rep begins at full arm extension. One rep is completed when the bar is lowered until it touches the chest, and then pressed back up to full extension. No excessive resting at point of extension. For full details on lifting regulations, please ask the Welcome Desk for details. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian present during registration in order to sign building waiver. Participants are recommended to predict their projected 5k time on the registration form. MRC staff will notify all participants of their heat time via email based on their predicted run score. See www.marshallcampusrec.com for more information as well!

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