CANDIA, NH -Adventure5k is just around the corner. Before you know it, race day will be here and you will be waiting at the starting line to start your muddy adventure. There is no need to wait in line the day of the race to pick up your bib and register when Adventure5k is having a "Beer & Fear" early bib pick-up party on October 12^th, 2012, from 3pm to 8pm, at Liquid Planet Water Park in Candia, NH. Not only will you avoid the lines on race day, but there is also going to be entertainment for the whole family.

This outdoor festivity will feature music, kids activities, and plenty of giveaways. Liquid Planet's Milky Way concession stand will be selling food and beverages including Shipyard PUMPKINHEAD - The official beer of Adventure5k.

Make sure you bring the whole family because the kids are going to have a blast. There will be pumpkin decorating and pumpkin bowling. For adventurous kids and adults, you can ride the Escape Velocity Zip Line for the special low price of $5. The 1000 foot dual rider ziplines are 2 separate lines (side by side) that take you over the entire park, a fresh water lake and the beautiful woods of Candia from over 35 feet in the air.

Where does the FEAR come in? It just so happens that Haunted Acres, New England's most exciting haunted attraction, is located at Liquid Planet Water Park. Registered Adventure5k racers plus four of their friends can take advantage of the early bib pick-up special and get 50% off ticket rates while enjoying five terrifying attractions plus the maniac's midway at Haunted Acres. This offer is good for the evening of Oct 12th only. Discounted tickets are only $15 per person. Come find out why Haunted Acres continues to maintain its reputation as the scariest, most terrifying, blood letting attraction in New England.

The actual Adventure5k race will be held at Liquid Planet Water Park in Candia, NH, October 13, 2012. The race includes a 5k run with water, mud and fun obstacles along the way. It is geared toward people aged 15 and up. Athletes of all abilities participate. Many people form teams, dress up, and challenge each other for fun. A team is not required to participate.

Race organizers are expecting more than 1,000 runners and at least 2,400 spectators on race day. The registration pricing is discounted the earlier runners sign up - the current price is $60 through August 31st, 2012 after which the price jumps up to $70 through September 30^th, 2012. Visit Adventure5k.com for more registration information.

Adventure5k has a Facebook page with contests, giveaways, running tips, and discount codes for registering. Currently, runners can register using the promo code DEAL for $10 off the registration price. Adventure5k will again be fundraising for Moore*Mart, a Nashua-based nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing comfort to the troops abroad, and the New Hampshire Food Bank.

To see a video or photos highlighting the previous Adventure5k, and to learn more about Adventure5k, visit www.Adventure5k.com or contact Jon Nevins at jnevins@nh.com.

Adventure5k is a 3.1 mile run with an exciting obstacle course within the race. Athletes of all abilities are welcome. Each run is different, challenging participants to think on their feet, push themselves, and tackle obstacles before them. Break out of the normal 5k road race, push yourself to experience something new, and celebrate after with music, food and beverages. Run. Climb. Conquer. Celebrate. Adventure5k was created by NH.com in partnership with CrossFit TUFF.

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