Press Release

“Toughest 10k In Houston” Announced To Benefit Ike Charities

Kemah, TX November 8.……Clear Lake Fitness Club (CLFC) and the Bay Area Running Club (BARC) announced a benefit race organized for November 23, 2008 at 8 am. The race will start on the Kemah Boardwalk and include two loops of the Kemah Bridge, making it the “Toughest 10k in Houston”. All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross and the Houston Food Bank.

Robby Sabban, President of CLFC, commented that “we want to give back to agencies who supported us in our time of need.” Several members from both running clubs sustained major damage to their homes. Jay Lee, co-owner of On The Run, will handle race management duties and stated “while short notice, the race will have all the usual trimmings including t-shirts, awards and computerized timing. We hope to make this race a fixture on our local calendar.”

A unique aspect of the race will be the use of the Kemah Bridge, a popular hill training destination in the area. Veronica Hoge, Vice-President of BARC, commented “Our club is about supporting races. We are excited to share our secret weapon, the Kemah Bridge, with all of Houston.”

Registration for the “Toughest 10k in Houston” race is available at active.com at this link.