C'mon - GET FIT!
Competition. Camaraderie. Team Work!
Get in shape and get to know your colleagues outside the cubicle - with the GET FIT Challenge! The GET FIT Challenge is a friendly team competition designed to get you and your co-workers up and training for the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon. Running clubs, running stores, gyms, schools and other organized groups are also welcome and encouraged to participate in the GET FIT fun!
With divisions tailored for groups of all sizes, every team has a chance to be a part of the action! So rally your running buddies, form a team and start training today! GET FIT Challenge registration closes on December 15, 2008.
FREE GET FIT Challenge Seminar III: Meet and Mingle
All Get Fit Challenge teams invited to attend!
Many of our teams are returning from years past, and some or you just created a team today. We thought the next seminar should be a meet and greet with other GET FIT Challenge teams and team members. This is a great opportunity to trade information on training, gear and nutrition, or just an excuse to relax in good company!
- Date: Thursday, November 20th
- Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Location: P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Scottsdale Waterfront*
- Address: 7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 [ map/directions ]
- Phone: 480-949-2610
There will be appetizers, T-shirts and other giveaways throughout the evening!
*Located on the corner of Scottsdale Rd. and Camelback; underground parking available off Camelback Rd.
Team Divisions
Whether you have a handful of employees or hundreds, every company can be part of the action!
- Small Company Division: 99 or less employees
- Medium Company Division: 100 – 499 employees
- Large Company Division: 500+ employees
- Municipal Division: Includes City, County and Municipal employees
GOLD Record Awards
Unique P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona “Gold Records” will be awarded to the top team in each division for bringing the most participants.
Team awards will be presented within 2- 4 weeks after the event, and results will be posted on www.rnraz.com.
2008 GET FIT Challenge Results
Congratulations to all of the 2008 GET FIT Challenge teams! View the top three teams in each division.
| Small
|
1 |
MWCFoothills |
84 |
| Small
|
2 |
Tarwater |
22 |
| Small
|
3 |
PFA DREAMTEAM |
22 |
| Medium
|
1 |
TeamStGregory |
31 |
| Medium
|
2 |
HHCC ROCKERS |
19 |
| Medium
|
3 |
Cole Runnings |
17 |
| Large
|
1 |
EWING |
245 |
| Large
|
2 |
McGraw Hill |
165 |
| Large
|
3 |
Healers |
75 |
Charity Challenge-Getting Fit For a Cause
Do you want your team to run or walk for a cause? Now you can! The GET FIT Challenge has partnered with Active.com to provide teams with the opportunity to race and raise funds for a charity of YOUR choice.
The Charity Challenge is a turnkey program that provides you with everything you’ll need, so all you have to do is sign up. As an Official Charity Team, you’ll receive:
- Customized team website - See sample charity website
- Online training programs
- Custom team jerseys
- Online donation & fundraising capabilities
- Fundraising tips from the experts
To reserve your team’s spot and start training for a cause, contact Allison Reutter from Active.com at (888)543-7223 ext. 3952 or corporatechallenge@active.com.
FREE Online Training Programs
Available August 1st, free online training programs will be available to all race participants, compliments of New Balance and Active Trainer.
Custom Online Training Programs Feature:
- Marathon & ½ Marathon Training Programs
- Beginner to Advanced Programs
- Access to Training Log & Analysis
- Daily Training Emails and Workouts
- Weekly Training Tips
- Motivational Messages and More!
Fuel Up with Your TEAM at P.F. Chang’s!
To reward your training efforts and help fuel your long runs, your friends at P.F. Chang’s are mailing each GET FIT Challenge registrant a savings card, good for 15% off all your P.F. Chang’s favorites– including adult beverages – at any P.F. Chang's location nationwide.
The best part is – the card can be used as often as you like! Cards will be mailed as soon as you register, starting in November, and will be valid through February 1, 2009.
Host your company holiday party or your next GET FIT Challenge team-building dinner at P.F. Chang’s, and use your saving scard for15%the entire bill!
Race Packet Pick-up
Each team member is responsible for picking up his or her timing chip, race number and race packet at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center (Jan. 16 & 17). Photo ID will be required.
Register for the GET FIT Challenge - Save $10
Each individual on your team will receive $10 off the entry fee! To sign up your team for the GET FIT Challenge, please complete the following steps:
1. If you are already registered as an individual:
If you have registered as an individual, but would like to take part in the GET FIT Challenge, please complete the Transfer Request Form. You will be notified by email within five business days when the transfer has been completed. Individuals who transfer are not eligible for the $10 refund that accompanies GET FIT registration. All TEAM members must register by December 15, 2008.
2. If you have not yet registered as an individual for the Marathon or 1/2 Marathon:
- Nominate a Team Captain.
- The Team Captain must complete and submit a “Team Request Form." Note: Please only submit one Form per Team.
- After the request is processed, we will create the Team and add the Team name into the GET FIT Challenge Team Registration system.
- The Team Captain will receive a confirmation email. This email will verify the *Team name and provide GET FIT Challenge Team Registration instructions.
- The Team Captain should forward this email to all members of the Team. *In order to register with a Team, all parties must know the Team / Group Name.
Team registration will officially close December 15.
For questions about the GET FIT Challenge, or for more information on how to develop a successful GET FIT Challenge training program for your company, please contact Sage Grossi at 480-766-6070 or sgrossi@eliteracing.com.
