It's exactly what the blog headline says: Win the 2023 Pond Sprint, and get into next year's Patch Sprint for free- essentially a $60 first place prize!
With the Patch Sprint selling out early every year," said event co-organizer Jacob Gittler, "we have always given the Pond Sprint winners guaranteed entry. Now we're taking that a step further, by granting them a place for free. It's the least we can do for such accomplished runners who are dedicated to our races and beneficiaries."
The 2023 Pond Sprint is set for October 7. The 2021 champions are Shannon Surdyk and Nick Arndt (below). Surdyk is also the 2022 Patch Sprint champ.
With the Patch Sprint selling out early every year," said event co-organizer Jacob Gittler, "we have always given the Pond Sprint winners guaranteed entry. Now we're taking that a step further, by granting them a place for free. It's the least we can do for such accomplished runners who are dedicated to our races and beneficiaries."
The 2023 Pond Sprint is set for October 7. The 2021 champions are Shannon Surdyk and Nick Arndt (below). Surdyk is also the 2022 Patch Sprint champ.