HRDC’s The BOAR, a family-friendly, obstacle course adventure race with 1K and 5K options, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20th at Glen Lake Rotary Park, formerly called the East Gallatin Recreation Area.

Participants may sign up to race individually or as part of a team and will enjoy a unique race day experience with multiple different challenges along the course that range from a slip-and-slide to a climbing wall. The 1K race is designed to be equitable for all skill levels and features full accessibility, while the 5K offers more athletic challenges throughout the course including a handful of new obstacles. All obstacles were constructed by HRDC staff and designed by MSU architecture students which has all been possible through sponsorships and donations from community partners.

Proceeds from the race will directly support Blueprint, a program started by HRDC in 2015 to provide a safe and inclusive environment for youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.

In addition to safety and shelter, Blueprint provides young adults with a continuum of care and supportive services including case management services, rent assistance, and long-term housing goals. HRDC’s Blueprint program places critical emphasis on educational attainment, employment, development of positive self-image, social competencies, development of healthy boundaries, choice, and conflict resolution skills.