BRUTUS - A Functional 5k*

BRUTUS, A Functional 5k. 
 
Func·tion·al
/ˈfəNG(k)SH(ə)n(ə)l/ adjective
 
1.of or having a special activity, purpose, or task; relating to the way in which something works or operates.
"that race requires you to move well, how functional?"
 
2.designed to be practical and useful.
"functional fitness is practical and useful because daily life demands you to be able to push, pull, and get up off of the ground."
synonyms:
practical, useful, utilitarian, utility, serviceable 
 

Cost & Swag:
$25 or $35 with a nice shirt that won't exfoliate you. BBQ at the finish, and prizes for the top 3 men and top 3 women.

What to expect:
This is a scenic and challenging trail run set upon 10-acres of rural land just outside of Sister Lakes, Michigan. Picture 3.1 miles of uphill paths, winding turns- through the trees, open fields and a fresh breeze. Way more entertaining than your average, "pounding the flat pavement" 5k. And if you weren't already bored with flat road runs- BRUTUS brings a next level challenge to the running industry; 5k plus fitness. Finishing the race won't be so easy when you're trying to balance your ability to run while pushing through some functional movements in the middle of it. Run 5 kilometers, workout in-between and reward yourself with some BBQ'd food at the finish line. Are you up for the challenge?

*Minimum ability requirements to compete in BRUTUS: Run 5 kilometers, be proficient in push-ups, sit-ups, lunges, squats, and burpees. There will be coaches at each workout section to guide participant through each move.

*Minimum ability requirements to complete BRUTUS: Run/walk 5 kilometers, push-ups (knee push-ups are acceptable), sit-ups (leg-raises to scale), lunges (lower reps if needed), squats (to parallel or above parallel), burpees (stepping down, stepping out, eliminating the pushup and the jump- if needed). There will be coaches at each workout section to guide participant through each move.

*Pre-registration closes on August 21. There will be day-of registration, however t-shirt's may not be available.

Race packet pickup: 
9am-6pm
Friday August 23 at Cultivus Fitness
Address: 2538 S. Cleveland Rd. St. Joseph, MI 49085