Newtown Parks and Recreation Department and NYA Sports & Fitness Center announce the Mad Dash Adventure Race will be held on Saturday, June 13, with the first flight commencing at 8:30 am.

The fourth annual Mad Dash offers the ultimate in fitness adventure in which participants run, jump, crawl, carry, and climb their way through the scenic Fairfield Hills Campus, utilizing both its natural topography as well as manmade structures. This fun but challenging course includes physical challenges, running, and skilled events.

Participants may choose from four levels: Mini Dash (ages 5 and older), the Beginner/Family (8 and older), Superhero (Firefighters, Police Officers, EMTs, Search and Rescue divers, et al), and Advanced (14 and older).

The Mini Dash will allow young children the ability to participate in a shortened version of the race finishing in the mud pit. 

The Beginner/Family course will have significantly less running and modified challenges and is designed for families and intermediate fitness enthusiasts.

The Advanced course will test even the most-seasoned athlete with a more difficult run component and challenges.

Advance registration ends Sunday, May 22. Early bird registration for adults is $25, children (8-17) $20, Mini Dash children $15. After May 22, including day of the race, adult registration is $35, children (8-17) $25, and Mini Dash children (5-8) $15.

Individuals may register through the Parks & Recreation website, at www.newtown-ct.gov. Online registration closes on Friday, June 12, at noon. For additional registration information, call Newtown Parks & Recreation at 203-270-4340.

Cost for teams of ten registering by May 22 is $200. After May 22, the team rate is $250. Superhero teams of six registration is available for $125 before and after the May 22 registration date. Full team registrations will only be accepted with all participants registering in attendance at the Newtown Parks & Recreation office located at 3 Main Street. Individuals may not register separately for a team.

All team members must run in same division. There is no team registration on the day of the race. The 11th team member and beyond pays the full individual rate.

Children 8-13 years old may participate along with a parent and are limited to running the family course. Each family member must register individually.

Children 14 years and older may run without an adult, on any course.

The Mad Dash Advanced/ Superhero Course run begins at 8:30 am; the Mini Dash course runs begins at 9:30 am; and the Beginner/Family course run begins at 9:45 am.

Visit NYA’s website, nyasportsfitness.com, for updates.

Adult volunteers are needed to help with registration and refreshments, and to monitor the course.

For information about volunteering, contact Cody Foss at cfoss@nyasportsfitness.com, or Joanne Sherwood at jsherwood@nyasportsfitness.com or 203-426-0088.