World's fittest man, Dean Karnazes, to run 5km with Sydneysiders for the Starlight Children's Foundation

Posted on Tuesday 25th Aug 09

With all proceeds going to the Starlight Foundation, a charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families, runners from complete novices to elite athletes will get the chance to jog alongside one of the greatest distance runners of all time!

Recently ranked by Time Magazine as one of the 'Top 100 Most Influential People in the World', this world-renowned athlete and best-selling author will also speak on his new book 50 Marathons 50 Days: The Secrets to Super Endurance to be released later this year, and about his recent achievements in the harsh 4 Deserts series.

In addition to taking out first place in the Atacama Crossing in Chile and fourth place in the Gobi March, China - the first two races in the gruelling four Deserts series across the world's largest and most forbidding deserts, Dean recently conquered 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days - the theme for his new book.

A global advocate for exercise, the outdoors and healthy living Dean has inspired many around the world to be the best that they can be. By pushing his mind and body to the absolute limit his message is clear - live life to the fullest.

Just a few of his many accomplishments include: running a 135 mile ultramarathon across Death Valley in 120 degree temperatures; a marathon to the South Pole in negative 40 degrees; swimming across the San Francisco Bay; mountain biking for 24 hours straight; winning the Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run and the world's toughest footrace: The Badwater Ultramarathon. He was also a recipient of an ESPN ESPY Award for Best Outdoor Athlete in 2006.

When he is not out challenging the elements and pushing his body to super-human levels, he travels the world speaking to schools and community groups about the importance of diet, good health and active living. He is also an accomplished businessman having worked for several Fortune 500 companies.

So, for that next invigorating and inspirational experience, with one of the world's top sporting figures, join Dean and other runners for a dash through Sydney's streets while raising money for an admirable cause.

When: Tuesday 14th October, 2008

Where: Start and Finish Line at The North Face Store, Shop 1, 130 Pitt Street Sydney

Time:  Registration 12:00pm; Race start 12:30pm

Dean Karnazes inspirational talk: 2:30pm to 3pm - $50.00 (all money raised goes to the Starlight Foundation)

To register, visit www.thenorthface.com.au/funrun - limited places available so get in quick!

Source: True Alliance