Posts Tagged ‘Cowboys Stadium’

The Scoop on the First Annual America’s Run

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Attention all Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex-based runners and fitness enthusiasts, the weekend of April 9th-11th will be a chance to showcase your skills and/or socialize with like minded individuals in the First edition of America’s Run, a three day celebration of family, fitness, and fun. This premiere event will feature runners and fitness enthusiasts from around the world.

This main event of this occasion is the America’s Run half marathon which will take runners on a scenic trip near Six Flags and beautiful surrounding neighborhoods, and will end on the amazing field of Cowboys Stadium, where their finish will be projected on the world famous Cowboys Stadium video boards. After they finish, they can enjoy the Field Festival celebration which will feature live music, refreshments, and more.

If you’re not much of a runner but enjoy fitness, be sure to check out the Runner and Fitness Expo which will exhibit many organizations, goods, and services for fitness enthusiasts wanting to improve and learn more about their fitness, wellness, and health.

Registration costs $100 for the half marathon and $30 for the 5K and admission to the fitness expo is free. All proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army. So lace up your running shoes and show everyone what you got!

Pacquiao vs. Clottey: “The Event”

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

The new, 100,000 seat, Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas has hosted numerous significant events during its 10 month existence. On top of being the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, the stadium has been the venue for international soccer matches, the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, and performances by music sensations such as the Jonas Brothers.

On March 13th, Cowboys stadium will host another exciting occasion known as, “The Event” in which the World Boxing Organization Welterweight Championship title will be up for grabs. Filipino hero, Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao will defend his title against Ghanaian challenger/former International Boxing Federation Welterweight Champion, Joshua Clottey. This fight was arranged shortly after the scheduled title match between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather was cancelled, due to disagreements about Olympic-style drug testing.

Who will win the fight? Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddy Roach predicts that the fight won’t last 12 rounds due to “Pac-Man’s” intense training (which included 23 consecutive rounds of sparring) and Clottey’s tendency to make mistakes.

No matter what your income may be, you can be in attendance at “The Event” by purchasing a ticket for anywhere between $50-8,000. If you’re unable to watch the event in person, you can check it out on HBO pay per view.