Krispy Kreme Challenge finishers eat 12 doughnuts, run 8K
One hour to run 8K and consume 2,400 calories in the form of 12 doughnuts. Introducing the Krispy Kreme Challenge.
For those unfamiliar with the Krispy Kreme Challenge, the event involves a whole lot of eating and running.
Krispy Kreme Challenge participants must consume 2,400 calories in the form of 12 doughnuts, run 8K, all in less than one hour. The annual event in Raleigh, N.C. was held on Saturday morning at North Carolina State University in an event that sounds similar in nature to the beer mile.
The 2017 Krispy Kreme Challenge marked the 13th time that the event has been held as participants push the boundaries of their stomachs – “gastrointestinal fortitude” as described by the organizers – and their running ability. Competitors begin on NC State campus and run 4K to a nearby Krispy Kreme, consume 12 original glazed doughnuts, and complete the dreaded return trip.
In the 12 years leading up to Saturday, the event has raised more than $1.2 million for the University of North Carolina Children’s Hospital. The event began as a simple challenge among ten friends and has grown ever since.
According to the New York Times, as many as 8,000 runners were expected to take part in the annual fundraiser on Saturday morning.
See videos and photos from the 2017 event below.
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https://twitter.com/mekcairo/status/827943000802197505
VIDEO: Thousands run 5 miles and devour 12 donuts in the @K2Challenge #K2C2017 https://t.co/KOQgNbiKZP pic.twitter.com/10c6aKoGOI
— ethanhyman (@ethanhyman) February 4, 2017
So quiet after so much fun. Thanks to all who participated! See you next year, @K2Challenge! #K2C2017 pic.twitter.com/U2RjJSx2rb
— NC State University (@NCState) February 4, 2017
6,904 runners..80,112 donuts, 1 great cause! @uncchildrens #K2C2017 pic.twitter.com/0D2BtVFbQL
— Joshua Eudailey (@eudailey) February 4, 2017
Run. Eat 12 doughnuts. Run. Check out the @nytimes' spotlight on this weekend's annual @K2Challenge: https://t.co/fMFwJwHO6G #K2C2017 pic.twitter.com/3ZoTqRVaSk
— NC State University (@NCState) February 3, 2017
It's Morphin' — err — DOUGHNUT TIME! #KrispyKremeChallenge #K2C2017 pic.twitter.com/cITGa5lEiX
— NC State University (@NCState) February 4, 2017
Whoa, you're halfway there! #KrispyKremeChallenge #K2C2017 pic.twitter.com/NHWAeoonzQ
— NC State University (@NCState) February 4, 2017
Sometimes you *really* need that morning ☕️. #K2C2017 #KrispyKremeChallenge pic.twitter.com/wZwzQAU202
— NC State University (@NCState) February 4, 2017
Packed up for the @K2Challenge. #k2c2017 pic.twitter.com/TFFZk48rXA
— NC State University (@NCState) February 4, 2017
5 miles. 12 donuts. 1 great cause. #KrispyKremeChallenge #K2C2017 pic.twitter.com/zjzOzRCSCM
— NC State Jenkins MBA (@NCStateMBA) February 4, 2017
The @K2Challenge was SWEET?!! #GetMuddy pic.twitter.com/XQs3AVtRfw
— Muddy the Mudcat (@muddythemudcat) February 4, 2017
Runners pick up their box of a dozen #doughnuts as they reach the halfway point of the race (?: Bryan Murphy) #K2C2017 pic.twitter.com/xvdulf6c4Y
— Technician (@NCSUTechnician) February 4, 2017
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