In an effort to reduce the footprints of our events on the environment, we're making a number of changes to our events in 2008. Check out our latest e-newsletter in your Inbox for details. We encourage all athletes to contact the other race organizations in Ohio and ask them to follow in our steps to help create more environmentally-friendly events. We are also pleased to announce our support for the Rain Forest Action Network's GreenCarpet Affair on Saturday, April 26, 7-10 pm at Baila in Columbus, Ohio. Join us for an evening of inspiration, awareness, fun and live music featuring one of Central Ohio's most popular bands, 99 Heartaches featuring Keith Jenkins. For more details click here or visit CentralOhioRAN.org.
On the advice of school officials and county sheriff, the Olentangy Community 5K has been canceled. There will be no make-up date. All entries will be transferred to the Freedom 4 Miler on July 4. If you have any questions, please contact us.
The Title Sponsor to the Columbus Marathon is helping to promote wellness initiatives within companies. Check out the article in the latest Business First.
Sign-up thru March 21, 2008 for these 3 international distance triathlons: Fat Rabbit Racing, Columbus International and the Great Lake Escape for only $100!! Huge Savings on entry fees! Individual category only. Register online only at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1552500
We are currently interviewing for 2008 weekend event support. Weekend event support can travel with and are on-site with the Fat Rabbit Racing event management team for our events that are listed in our Events Calendar. We will provide - meals, room, and board, race and sponsor swag, and of course a fun and exciting experience! Please contact Carrie Patrick about this opportunity.
Columbus Rotary announced the establishment of a $1,000 college scholarship to be awarded to youth competitors in partnership with the Arnold Cycling Challenge. Reference press release for further details.
The 2008 Schedule is available and registration is open for most events. As many as you know, the members of Fat Rabbit Racing are athletes. Over the past several years as our business has grown we haven't the chance to race as much as we desire. This year, we have trimmed back our schedule to focus on some key events but more importantly allow us the opportunity to race and compete along side of you. Some of the exciting races we are planning on doing ourselves our Austin Marathon, St Croix 70.3, Ironman Brazil, Steelhead 70.3, Escape from Alcatraz, STP (Seattle to Portland) Bike Tour, Tour De Grandview, and Berlin Marathon. We may compete in 1 or 2 quality races in Ohio if it fits our schedule.
We apologize for the delay in posting results from the Pilgrim's Progress 4 Miler. We experienced a software corruption error with our timing machine when we uploading run scores. We are waiting for a software fix and file recovery protocol from the manufacturer. We are still hoping to post results.
We will be posting our 2008 event schedule in the comming weeks. Watch for more details on these exciting *New* events: Triathlon For The Cure (Tri 4 Cure) - June 2008 benefitting the Susan G Komen Foundation Arnold Cycling Challenge - March 2008Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Training Series - Summer/Fall 2008Also, watch for upcoming details on the Fat Rabbit Racing Club which will include multisport, running, cycling and marathon training groups.
Families from Lewis Center, Powell, Westerville, Worthington and from around Central Ohio came together for a new tradition on Thanksgiving Day as "Families helping Families" in support of the treatment of cerebral palsy and the Luke Billings Foundation. Over 500 runners and walkers took part of the inaugural Pilgrims Progress 4 Miler and many families took part in the special race eve dinner at Brio Tuscan Grill. Mark your calendar today for the 2008 event!
Special recognition to all the Polaris-area businesses who supported the event - special recognition to Costco, Dicks Sporting Goods, Polaris Fashion Place, Angela Krumpelman, Second Sole Ohio, Second Sole Delaware, Randy Benedict, Sports Clips, Caribou Coffee, Fusion Fitness and Wellness, Dr. John Moore, Amerihealth Chiropractor, Polaris Postnet, Jon Stahl, and Olentangy Schools.
Join the Billings Family at Brio's at Polaris on Wednesday, November 21 from 5 pm - 8 pm for a very special Pasta Buffet on behalf of the Luke Billings Foundation for the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy. The cost of the Pasta Buffet is $9.95 per person, and includes several pasta choices, protein station, salad bar, bread and non-alcoholic beverages. 25% ($2.50) of the Buffet price will go directly to the Luke Billings Foundation.The dinner is a prelude to the inaugural Pilgrim's Progress 4 Mile Run and Walk on Thanksgiving Day benefitting the Luke Billings Foundation.
Read an open letter from Todd & Wendy Billings about their son, Luke, and the foundation created in his name Click Here.
Congratulations to all the 2007 series participants and winners! Final results are posted HERE. All winners should contact craigthompson@fatrabbitracing.com to redeem their awards by December 31, 2007.
On Saturday, September 30 cyclists from around the Mideast tackled the challenging hills on Washington Rd. Check out the action at http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-show/G0000muC7BPbmSHk
Athletes from around the United States competed at Powerman Ohio for the right to be their age group National Champion and to earn a spot on Team USA. For pictures of this exciting event click here.
Participants of the Pilgrim’s Progress 4 Miler can save on entry fees through September 30 by taking advantage of the “Give Back Early Registration” discount courtesy of the event sponsors. Sign-up online and you will save $10 per entry between now and end of the month.
Fat Rabbit Racing has partnered with the Polaris Fashion Place and Dick's Sporting Goods to bring a Thanksgiving Day event called the Pilgrim's Progress 4 mile run and walk to the Polaris area. The event benefits the Luke Billings Foundation, an organization established to help provide financial assistance to Central Ohio children with Cerebral Palsy to attend Euro-peds, the only hospital-based intensive therapy program in the United States. The Pilgrims Progress 4 miler is a time for friends, families and the community to come together in the spirit of fitness and charity to celebrate the many blessings and to "give back" to the benefit of children with Cerebral Palsy. Visit EVENT PAGE for more details.
The series is complete for the 2007 Triathlon series with one race to go for the Duathlon Series. All awards will be distributed the week after the Powerman Ohio and Mohican Valley Duathlons. If you signed up for the series and did not complete the minimum 3 races you were not scored in the series. Thanks to everyone who participated in our triathlons this year. Watch for details in the coming months about next year's series and some exciting event additions to the series. Click here for current standings.
Congratulations to the triathletes who braved the choppy surf, bone-chilling wind, and the steady downpour to not only conquer these added elements but a very challenging course. Special acknowledgement to the crew, the timing team, BikeSource and the numerous volunteers despite being cold and wet helped make everyone’s experience better today. You guys are awesome!
Greenhouse Aquatics needs to make room for new merchandise so everything in the store will be on sale August 23-25! Go in and stock up on all your swim apparel, equipment, and training needs for this winter! Go to www.greenhouseaquatics.com for directions and details.
Thank you to everyone who participated over in the record breaking weekend! Check out photos of your race Saturday 7/21 and Sunday 7/22. Please support all the sponsors who helped make your event experience possible. Click on the sponsor links for all the event sponsors.
Congratulations to the Trigger Point Massage Therapy's fastest 2nd run split winners at the Columbus Int'l Triathlon & Sports Festival. Each winner receives a TP Massage Tody Body Package valued at $129.99! The winners were: Sprint Duathlon: Brian Ditty 19:41, Jenn Kennedy 23:16 Olympic Duathlon: Roger Wilder 39:21, Starshine Blackford 45:46 Sprint Triathlon: Greg Yoakam 19:33, Christine Collins 19:40 Olympic Triathlon: Jeff Wilson 35:09, Elizabeth Trapp 42:18 Winners should contact info@fatrabbitracing.com to arrange receipt and delivery. Also, make certain to check out www.tpmassageball.com for all your injury prevention and performance needs.
For those who registered race day and submitted your size and designated store pick-up, the shirts have been dropped off and are begging to be worn by you! Also, check out some great race day photos from Photographer to the Stars, Matt DeLeon of Columbus Running Company.
Special thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated our country’s birthday at the Freedom 4 Miler and Orange Township Independence Day Festival. Congratulations to Jim Jurcevich and Lindsey Benedict for setting new course records. Race Day registrations’ shirts will be available next week at Columbus Running Co, Fleet Feet and Second Sole. Check out your Race photos.
You've been caught in the act! Here are great photos of Saturday's events and Sunday's events. Over 700 athletes took part in the 2007 Sports Festival! We hope you had a great experience!
Arnold Festival and FRR will bring a $10,000 Prize Purse Cycling Challenge to the 2008 Arnold Festival. Top National, regional, and local Cat I, II, and III cyclists compete for prize purse in the heart of Ohio’s Capital City. More details coming soon. Read official release.
Access to the main park entrance at Riverbend will be restricted due to road construction. For detour and alternative access, click here.
Are you ever out on bike ride on a hot summer day and wish you had a bigger water bottle? You’re in luck! The 28 oz Fat Rabbit Racing/Chase water bottles arrived just in time for the Cincinnati event and for our remaining 2007 multisport events. All participants will receive a fantastic water bottle when they participate in a FRR event.
Due to travel requirements, online registration closes at midnight on June 7 for the Flag City Multisport Celebration and the Cincinnati Int’l Triathlon & Sports Festival. You can register on site at these events starting June 8. See the respective event pages for the specific event times and locations.
If you're looking for a great experience for an even greater cause, the Give Back Program in partnership with Fat Rabbit Racing is producing the Flag City Multisport Celebration presented by Toyota on June 9 in Findlay, Ohio. Also, take the opportunity to celebrate Flag Day in Flag City USA.
Hundreds of triathletes and duathletes from around the region took part in the 2007 series openers this weekend at the Vineyard LiveWell Triathlon (OH) and the Buffalo Trails Triathlon & Duathlon (KY). The Vineyard Livewell Triathlon saw participation increase an outstanding 92% over the prior year. Athletes earn series points at each race in order to challenge to become the 2007 series and age group champions. Next Battle: Cincinnati Int’l Triathlon & Sports Festival – June10.
Vineyard Athletes - please note that you should only go to Brooks Park (T1) in Millersport on Saturday morning - You Do NOT need to go to the Church (T2) before the race to drop-off run items. Your run items will be transferred to T2 at the church prior to and during the race via the numbered bag given to you at packet pick-up. It is recommended that Duathletes if possible have a 2nd pair of running shoes for the 2nd run to be transported prior to the race. For Athlete Instructions click here.
USAT registered clubs can win cash awards for their clubs at the 2007 Columbus International Triathlon USAT Club Challenge on Sunday, July 22. To learn more click here.
Fat Rabbit Racing participants will be able to rent quality wetsuits for ALL of our 2007 triathlons, aquathlons, and open water swims. FRR has entered into a partnership with Greenhouse Aquatics and Aquatics Adventures Ohio to provide quality wetsuits to our event participants. In addition, you can get all your swim training equipment, accessories, apparel and other swimming aids through these great partners. Keep checking our site for details on wetsuit rental procedures.
Second Sole Ohio and Trek Columbus have opened locations in the Cincinnati area. Check out Mojo Running www.runmojo.com - Southwest Ohio’s newest running specialty store. Also, if you’re looking for that same quality multisport and cycling equipment with the friendly customer service that exists in the Trek Columbus locations, Trek Store Cincinnati has arrived in the Cincinnati area. Visit them at www.trekstorecincinnati.com. Congratulations on the success of Second Sole and Trek Stores. We appreciate your support of the running, cycling and multisport communities.
Are you looking to be part of something positive, community-minded and uplifting? Watch for details of the formation of TEAM 413 in Central Ohio. TEAM 413 will exist to share the love of Christ in the athletic arena, promote the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the athlete, and compete in road races across Central Ohio, Ohio and the country. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Junior & Youth triathletes can take part in the USAT Mideast Region Development Series starting in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 10. For details about the series races visit USAT Mideast Junior Cup Series
Measure your race success in distance, speed, or the number of hungry children you help! Join Children’s Hunger Alliance and Panera Bread for the 3rd Annual Panerathon 5K to Fight Hunger on Saturday, April 28 at 9:00 a.m. Visit www.childrenshungeralliance.org more information and to register online – all entry fees benefit Children’s Hunger Alliance and their work to end childhood hunger in Ohio!
The June 24th event's bike course has been changed due to planned road closures and road repairs. The Sprint and Junior distance bike course have been changed to a 20K (~12.4 miles). The Sprint Duathlon 1st run has also been changed to a 2 mile run. The distance of the international events will remain the same. See course description for the new course and distance changes.
The 2007 Tour De Cure takes place on Saturday, June 16. Whether you're a recreational rider or an avid cyclists, the Tour De Cure is offers a great experience for everyone. Help ride for a cause and to raise funds to support the essential efforts of the American Diabetes Association. For more information click here.
Nationwide Better Health will be the title sponsor of the Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon for its 2007, 2008 and 2009 events. Approximately 10,000 runners and walkers are expected to participate in the 28th running of the 2007 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon events on Sunday, Oct. 21. To view the News release, click here.
Sharon Woods Metro Park is the 1st stop of the 2007 Metro Park series. The 10K course is new and includes over 3 miles of nature trails with a very exciting finish. The event is a great event for endurance runners preparing for an upcoming half or full marathon or just a fun running and walking event. The nature trails of Sharon Woods and the Metro Parks series allow you to get off the roads and experience the wild places, open spaces of the Metro Parks. Register Today!
Obtain a copy of our 2007 Event Guide at your local running, biking, swim or fitness center today. If they don’t have it, let us know and we will send them some copies and one to you!
Keep up with all of the running in Ohio with RUNOHIO. Check it out on the web at www.runohio.com or get your own copy delivered by subscribing Today! Save $5 on a subscription to RUNOHIO with a one-year subscription for only $10.
During March, save $5.00 off any running event, $10 off any multisport event by registering for a Fat Rabbit event at any Second Sole, BikeSource, Trek Columbus or Columbus Running Company location. See registration page for a location near you!
The Olentangy Valley Community 5K is showcased in your local SNP starting the week of February 19. For a sneak peak of the ad, click here.
Suburban News Publication has a great article about the Zones 4 Youth/Fat Rabbit Racing Youth Running Club. The running club for grades 3-8 is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to run in an organized fashion and maintain a healthy lifestyle. There will be 4 youth running races throughout 2007.
JP Morgan Chase, one of the world’s leading financial institutions has partnered with Fat Rabbit Racing to bring to triathletes and duathletes an exciting series that starts in Cincinnati, travels through Central Ohio, then north to beautiful Lake Erie. Participants can earn valuable series points based on participation and placement. Along the way you can win great prizes and awards, including cash! The series offers a distance for everyone – sprint and international distance events. Check out the Multisport section to learn more.
All age group series winners in the 2007 Battle of Ohio Triathlon & Duathlon Series! Over 100 series age division winners will receive a $90 certificate for a pair of Brooks Running Shoes that can be redeemed at Second Sole www.secondsoleohio.com at the end of the season!
Participants in Fat Rabbit Racing events will no longer have to endure cotton or cotton-blend event shirts! Participants will now receive a great technical event shirt when they come to a Fat Rabbit Racing event!