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  • 10.27.2012 @ 02:00 PM
  • Lowell, Massachusetts
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Prizes
Top Runners
Largest Team
Team Spirit
Best 80's Costume
Course/Obstacles
The course will incorporate mostly low to medium level obstacles with some difficulty mixed in. There will be no mud based obstacles or dunking in water! Our goal is to deliver as much fun as possible while delivering a course that will give everyone a great workout! We encourage everyone to push their limits as they prefer, we are providing the opportunity for fun and excercise to live as one! What will the obstacles be? This is a secret, but be ready to have a BLAST!!
Pricing Schedule
- $40 Thru - November 26th
- $45 Thru - January 4th
- $55 Thru - January 18th
- $60 Thru - January 25th
- $70 Day Of Registration
All Registrants must be 14+
Under 18 will need to be accompanied by parent or guardian who must stay on grounds for duration of the race.
Prizes
Top Runners
Largest Team
Team Spirit
Best 80's Costume
Price Includes
- 3.1 Miles of wintery fun!
- Official Blizzard Blast T-Shirt
- Finish Award
- Post party access
- 1 Beer (21+)
- 1 Soup, Chowder or Chili
- Free Parking
Start Time/Bag Check
Bag Check will be available at Holy Ghost Park Hall!

Start time:
As you approach your start time you will be put on a bus for a short 1 minute bus ride with 50 of your newest friends. Before you know it your bus will come to the start line of your 3.1 miles wintery fun! If you can handle the course along with what Mother Nature brings us you will finish and quickly be wisked back to a Holy Ghost Hall for drinks and warm soup.

Event will take place: Rain, Shine, Snow or Blizzard!
PARKING
There is plenty of free on street and a large parking lot in the vicinity.
EVENT DAY
Check-In & Post Party will be held at:
Holy Ghost Park Hall
61 Village St.
Lowell, MA 01852

NO SPIKES of any kind will be permitted in the race. We have obstacles on course that you CAN NOT traverse with spiked shoes!

Event will take place: Rain, Shine, Snow or Blizzard!

Registration Transfers will NOT be honored after January 20th.

After Party will have Sponsors, Give aways, Agility Contest, Bon Fire, Carne assada skewers, Cherry Pit Spit competition and Chris Donahue playing live!

What is Blizzard Blast?
Blizzard Blast is a 5k Winter Obstacle Run that will be the only one of its kind in New England! Runners will be tested with a fun winter filled course through the terrain and fields of Shedd Park and Fort Hill in Lowell, Ma! There is "NO OFF SEASON", so grab your sneakers, glove and winter hats as you look to take on the funnest race of the year! Bring it on Mother Nature! The more snow the better!!! See you on January 26th!

www.facebook.com/BlizzardBlast
Course/Obstacles
The course will incorporate mostly low to medium level obstacles with some difficulty mixed in. There will be no mud based obstacles or dunking in water! Our goal is to deliver as much fun as possible while delivering a course that will give everyone a great workout! We encourage everyone to push their limits as they prefer, we are providing the opportunity for fun and excercise to live as one! What will the obstacles be? This is a secret, but be ready to have a BLAST!!
Pricing Schedule
- $40 Thru - November 26th
- $45 Thru - January 4th
- $55 Thru - January 18th
- $60 Thru - January 25th
- $70 Day Of Registration
All Registrants must be 14+
Under 18 will need to be accompanied by parent or guardian who must stay on grounds for duration of the race.
What is Panic in the Park?
PANIC In The Park is a 5K Haunted Obstacle Course in the DARK! Runners will adorn head lamps as they run into the Haunted Woods of Shedd Park, Fort Hill and along the fences of the Lowell Cemetery. During the Run you will encounter all types of Haunted areas and Zombies who eagerly await your arrival!!! Panic in the Park will put you in the middle of your Worst Nightmares and favorite Horror Flicks!!!
Price Includes
- 3.1 Miles of wintery fun!
- Official Blizzard Blast T-Shirt
- Finish Award
- Post party access
- 1 Beer (21+)
- 1 Soup, Chowder or Chili
- Free Parking
Start Time/Bag Check
Bag Check will be available at Holy Ghost Park Hall!

Start time:
As you approach your start time you will be put on a bus for a short 1 minute bus ride with 50 of your newest friends. Before you know it your bus will come to the start line of your 3.1 miles wintery fun! If you can handle the course along with what Mother Nature brings us you will finish and quickly be wisked back to a Holy Ghost Hall for drinks and warm soup.

Event will take place: Rain, Shine, Snow or Blizzard!
PARKING
There is plenty of free on street and a large parking lot in the vicinity.
EVENT DAY
Check-In & Post Party will be held at:
Holy Ghost Park Hall
61 Village St.
Lowell, MA 01852

NO SPIKES of any kind will be permitted in the race. We have obstacles on course that you CAN NOT traverse with spiked shoes!

Event will take place: Rain, Shine, Snow or Blizzard!

Registration Transfers will NOT be honored after January 20th.

After Party will have Sponsors, Give aways, Agility Contest, Bon Fire, Carne assada skewers, Cherry Pit Spit competition and Chris Donahue playing live!

What is Blizzard Blast?
Blizzard Blast is a 5k Winter Obstacle Run that will be the only one of its kind in New England! Runners will be tested with a fun winter filled course through the terrain and fields of Shedd Park and Fort Hill in Lowell, Ma! There is "NO OFF SEASON", so grab your sneakers, glove and winter hats as you look to take on the funnest race of the year! Bring it on Mother Nature! The more snow the better!!! See you on January 26th!

www.facebook.com/BlizzardBlast
PRICE & DETAILS
Run Cost: (All Runners must be 21+)

$40 – by September 21

$45 – by October 12

$55 – by October 26

$60 – Day of event! (T-shirts only Gauranteed to Pre-Reg patrons)

Price includes:

- 3.1 Miles of haunted madness in the DARK!

- Official Panic In The Park T-Shirt

- 1 Free Beer (Racers Must be 21+)

- After Party Access with DJ and Prizes

BE A ZOMBIE: $25

Price Includes:

-Professional Make-up done
-Panic In The Park T-Shirt
-Free Beer for 21+ Zombies
-Access to After Party at Hookslide Kelly's
PARKING
There is plenty of free on street parking in the vicinity.
You can also park in the John Street Garage located Door to Door with Hooklide Kelly’s (awesome parking situation) Parking prices in the garage are very reasonable: 4 hours for $5.00
See site for all garage costs:
www.lowellma.gov/depts/parking-department/general-information-and-rates-1/general-info-rates
PRIZES
Prize Categories!
Best Costumes
Best Zombies
Best Team Spirit/Costumes
Largest Team
Top Runners
EVENT DAY
Check-In will be held at:
Hookslide Kelly’s
19 Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852

When you check-in you will be given your race bib, t-shirt and free beer coupon.

Bag Check will be available at Hookslide Kellys!

Start time:

As you approach your start time you will be given a head lamp and be put on a bus for a short 2 minute bus ride with 40 of your newest friends. Before you know it your bus will come to a HORRIFYING HAULT dumping you into the Darkness of Fort Hill to begin the scariest 3.1 miles of your life! If you survive you will end at the Shedd Park Field House where you will run back onto the bus for your return trip to the After Party at Hookslide Kelly's!!!

Event is Rain or Shine!!
Sponsors
Team Registration Style
Please select a method of registration below:
   Join a Team: Pick from a list of team names on the next page and join your team.
   Create a Team: Once you create a team, participants can join your team under the "join a team" option above.
   Individual Registration: Register as an individual participant.
Panic in the Park PARTICPANT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE DATE OF EVENT: OCTOBER 27, 2012 LOCATION OF EVENT: Hookslide Kelly’s, Shedd Park and Fort Hill. Lowell, Ma I, _________________________________________________________ Participant Name _________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ Date of Birth in exchange for being permitted to participate in the Panic in the Park (which is called the “Event”), agree and acknowledge as follows (Participant Must be 21+) 1. SmithFest Events and Hookslide Kelly’s LLC (“SFHK” – this means SFHK and its owners, employees, staff, etc.) is conducting an Event called “Panic in the Park” as noted above. I will run, climb, crawl, hurdle, jump, duck, spring and take any other actions to complete a five kilometer (appx.) outdoor race and obstacle course in existing weather, good or bad in the dark. I understand that members of the “Chasers” or “Zombies” may chase me and try to scare me and there may be some incidental contact or bumping. 2. I know the Event activities are potentially dangerous and that I could be injured or even killed, but I accept them anyway and assume all risks (including the inherent danger of the Event; the negligence or intentional acts of any person including myself; inadequate wearing apparel; dangerous ground conditions; spectator interference; natural causes; and all other causes of injury, damage or loss). If I am injured, I will not make any claim against SFHK. I will also indemnify (reimburse) SFHK if any other person makes a claim against it for anything I did. 3. I understand SFHK does not provide medical services or insurance and that my ticket fee is non-refundable and does not include these benefits. 4. I know the Event will be conducted on land not belonging to SFHK, and that because SFHK may not be familiar with any dangerous conditions there, it has no duty to warn me. 5. I will at all times conduct myself in a careful manner, will not injure or damage any other person or property and will obey all laws, Event Rules, and Event Staff (including security personnel engaged by SFHK). I will not while racing be under the influence of any alcohol, drug, or substance nor consume any of these. 6. I do not have any mental, physical, or other health conditions which would make my participation in the Event inadvisable or dangerous. 7. I am not an employee of SFHK and have no rights other than to participate in the Event. 8. If I am injured or have any other type of loss or damage (including theft of personal property), I will not make any claim against SFHK. I will also indemnify (reimburse) SFHK if any other person makes a claim against it for anything I did. 9. I understand that in participating in this event, I give full release of my image to SFHK for promotional purposes. 10. I agree that my being permitted to participate in the Event is adequate consideration for the releases, waivers, and indemnities given herein. SEEN AND AGREED: ________________________________________________ ____________________ Participant/Parent/Guardian Date SecureFeeâ„¢ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.