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

Kemah, TX -- The Clear Lake Fitness Club (CLFC) and the Bay Area Running Club (BARC) have announced a benefit race that will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. 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.

"We want to give back to the agencies who supported us in our time of need," says Clear Lake Fitness Club president Robby Sabban.

Several members from both running clubs sustained major damage to their homes.

“While short notice, the race will have all the usual trimmings including t-shirts, awards and computerized timing," said Jay Lee, co-owner of On The Run, who will handle race management duties. "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.

“Our club is about supporting races," says Bay Area Running Club vice president Veronica Hoge. "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.