1st Ever Stonehenge Half K and Field Day

The 1st Ever Stonehenge ½ K and Field Day – If you are running, you are doing it wrong!

We’ve all dreamed of crossing that finish line, American flag in hand, exhausted from the competition, or beer, chips & salsa. You now get to be that person!

Join your fellow underachievers for a day (um, maybe more like 10 minutes) of GLORY, SELF-CONGRATULATORY CELEBRATION AND PARTICIPATION TROPHIES to raise money for a great organization, the Hill Country Arts Foundation!

The 1st Ever Stonehenge ½ K and Field Day will be held at 10 am on September 21, 2024 at the Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theater Road, Ingram, TX 78025.

Of course y’all know that 2024 is an Olympic year, and this is most definitely not the Olympics. Not even close. But in an honor of those fine athletes who actually “train” for a “race”, we are going to hold our own version…..


Here are the details!

• The um, "Race" (emphasis on the air quotes) will start at the Stonehenge in Ingram TX.
• Following the crack of the starting pistol (we’re checking on whether or not we can use real guns…..no we’re not) the um, "Race", will then head around the grounds of the Hill Country Arts Foundation, where you will encounter the decathlon events. And of course by “decathlon events” we mean events modified for the 1st Ever Stonehenge 1/2K and Field Day.
• It wouldn’t really be a 1/2K Decathlon if it actually included the full ten events, but that can be our little secret. That way, you can top your triathlete friends humble brag stories. (What did you do this weekend, Bob? Oh, nothing big, I guess - just did a little triathalon. Wow Bob, I’m proud of you and your little triathlon, but I did a decathlon. Drop the mic, walk away.)
• Steeple Chase
• Ministry of Silly Walks
• 0.110 meter hurdles!
• Smoking Section
• Disco Dance Party
• Donut Shop
• Motivational Speech by Matt Foley in his van down by the river.
• The um, “Race” will continue around the site until you reach Stanley, the Moai, where you will finish in a blaze of glory. American flag in hand, Proud to be an American playing in the background. USA! USA! USA!
• We will finish at the inside the Stonehenge and you get a FREE BEER!

It is here where the magic happens because now that you are a Gold Medal Decathlon “Winner”, you can take a whole bunch of selfies, post them all over social media, and generally remind all of your friends just how superior you are to them. If you don’t take a selfie and post it somewhere, did it even happen?! No it did not.

Swag, Goodies, and Fun Stuff!

• T-shirts...duh! IF YOU WANT A T-SHIRT ON RACE DAY - AND WHO DOESN'T WANT ONE OF THESE BAD BOYS - YOU MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO August 30th. REGISTRATIONS AFTER THAT DATE WILL NEED TO PICK UP THEIR SHIRT 2-3 WEEKS AFTER THE EVENT.
• The pretentious oval Euro-style 0.5k sticker is here! So much bragging rights. Slap that baby on your back windshield, hop on I-10 and appreciate the jealous stares of your fellow drivers as they drive by. It’s possible you might even get pulled over by law enforcement officers who are looking for autographs. Pretty, pretty, pretty cool.
• No more dumb “participation medals”.....instead everyone will get a GOLD MEDAL! (Everyone is a Winner! (As a gold medal decathalete you know that no matter how bad you are, because we are all about creating an environment of positivity and self-worth.)
• Of course, we will have a Coffee and Donut station at the halfway point for carb-loading and energy, a designated smoking section, the mean nurses tent, Matt Foley Motivational Speaker in his Van Down By The River.
• Individual and group costume contests with prizes. Dress up in anything fun, stupid and zany! Cool sunglasses, cowboy hats, short shorts, Spurs gear, pajamas, you name it. Come dressed for fun!
• Awards Presentation and post-”race” party at the center of the Stonehenge Our friends at (insert brewery here) will give all of you a free beer just for you being you. Hooray for beer!
• Live music? Are you kidding? What do you think we are, an Arts Foundation? Sheesh!
• The world's worst trumpet player starts the race. Don’t believe us…just wait! They are taking requests, but please, no rap or fusion jazz. Metal is fine, but no rap.
• Much, much, much more (as we think of things)

Team Competition

• At the Stonehenge Stage, we will have a themed costume competition for teams.
• What does this mean?
• We don’t quite know? What are the rules?
• We’ll figure them out.
If you’re really worried about how the team competition will work, you probably don’t want to be on a team. That’s not the point. Remember, everyone gets a trophy!
• So stop asking questions, get your team together and sign up.

Volunteers

• Yes, we need them!
• There is a link at the bottom of our website for volunteer information and registration. https://www.hcaf.com/12-k-and-field-day
• Please pass the word to your friends.
• And we'll gladly put your high schooler to work too and give them a signed Community Service form.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

General Registration will open to everyone at 12 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 and will remain open until the event sells out.

Place:

Hill Country Arts Foundation
120 Point Theater Road
Ingram, TX US 78025

"Race" Contact Info:

If you have any questions about this "Race", please contact the "Race" director at specialeventshcaf.com

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