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Be Well Barron County is proud to present the 3^rd Annual Be Well Community Health Challenge, I Conquered Barron County. The challenge begins on April 15, 2013, and ends on October 7, 2013.

I Conquered Barron County encourages residents to participate in running/walking events in Barron County. This in an all ages health challenge; participants are encouraged to run, walk, crawl or wheel their way across the finish line. In order to qualify, participants must participate in at least four events. One out of the four events may be completed outside of Barron County.

Participants will be provided with information about I Conquered Barron County and a list of all of the running/walking events in Barron County. Participants will be required to turn the registration form in after completion of at least four running/walking events. The registration form requires participants to include their name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, age, running/walking event name, bib number (if applicable) and race time (if applicable).

Any individual who participates in at least 4 running/walking events will receive a FREE performance t-shirt and will be put in a drawing to win other great prizes.

OTHER PLACES TO PICK UP THE CHALLENGE: You can get a copy of the challenge at the Barron County Government Center (335 E. Monroe Ave., Barron, 3rd floor front desk), at the Boys and Girls Lincoln Clubhouse (426 North Wilson Ave., Rice Lake) or request it through email. Please contact rebecca.owen@co.barron.wi.us for challenge requests or questions.

CHALLENGE REGISTRATION: There is no pre-registration required. After participants have participated in at least four running/walking events listed, completed registration forms must be mailed by October 7, 2013, to:

Rebecca Owen

Be Well Barron County Grant Administrator

Barron County Government Center

335 East Monroe Avenue, Rm 338

Barron, WI 54812

***Remember, you don’t have to be a marathon runner to take part in this fun, community driven health challenge! Grab your walking buddy and get started TODAY!

Held on the third Wednesday of every month.

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