Mark your calendars for the Sixth Annual Magnificent Mile Race on Sept. 18^th at 2 p.m. on Hillsborough Street. This charitable race was inspired by three people, each of whom has a form of motor neuron disease. The Magnificent Mile aims to find a cure for motor neuron disease, one step at a time.

Sarah Witt was an avid runner until 2004, when she was diagnosed with Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Now, she is confined to a wheelchair, but her love of marathons lives on in the Magnificent Mile. Scott and Amy Corsmeier are siblings who have Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, a heredity motor neuron disease. This race is an inspiration of all of them and their stories.

The Magnificent Mile includes a men’s competitive mile, a women’s competitive mile, a recreational mile, and even kids races so your children can get involved in the cause too. Awards will be presented, but the real reward in this race is knowing you’ve helped raise awareness and donations for a great cause. Whether you’re a visitor in town for the day or a local, get active and get involved by registering for the Magnificent Mile today.

There are several events out there that involve running, racing or walking for charity.  However, there are few as unique as Raleigh’s Krispy Kreme Challenge, where you’re expected to gorge yourself on 2,400 calories worth of Krispy Kreme doughnuts during the race!

That’s right, participants are supposed to eat a dozen glazed doughnuts right in the middle of a four-mile trek that runs from N.C. State’s campus to the Krispy Kreme store and back.  Proceeds from this Feb. 6^th event go to the North Carolina Children’s Hospital.

In order to successfully complete the race as a challenger participant, you must consume the entire dozen in under an hour.  The best part: you have to keep them all down!  For those who’d rather not attempt this highly caloric feat, you can register as a casual runner or a supporter.  Casual participants aren’t against the clock, and they can choose how many donuts to stuff their face with.  Supporters can contribute to the great cause just by cheering on those brave enough to face the glaze.

The Krispy Kreme Challenge is a fun and exciting way to contribute to a good cause and an excellent excuse to eat as many hot glazed doughnuts as you’d like!  You can register or donate today!