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53-Mile Challenge

March 1 - April 11

Let’s Get Moving, Dutch!

Central College students, employees, alumni, family and friends are invited to participate in the 53-Mile Challenge from Wednesday, March 1, to Tuesday, April 11.

The 53-Mile Challenge encourages the Central community to practice a healthy lifestyle through movement. Participants can walk, run, bike or swim a total of 53 miles from Wednesday, March 1, until Hoo-Rah Day on Tuesday, April 11. Participants can show their Central spirit during the challenge by using #53MileChallenge on social media.

All who complete the challenge and return their sheet to the Advancement Office by Wednesday, April 12, will be entered into a drawing for prizes from the Spirit Shoppe. All 53 miles must be completed and logged to be eligible for prizes.

To register, visit central.edu/challenge. Participants can print a mile log after registering.

Completed challenge sheets may be emailed to Mary Benedict, director of engagement, at benedictm@central.edu. Challenge sheets may also be mailed to or dropped off at the Advancement Office in Central Hall, located at 812 University St., Campus Box 5200, Pella, Iowa, 50219.

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