Ugly feet contest - now through Oct. 31

Bloodied, blackened or blistered? You might be a winner!

AUGUSTA, W.Va., May 20, 2013 — Those who follow the Potomac Highlands Distance Club now have the chance to stand above their peers — albeit on rather sore feet.

The PHDC announced today a free, months-long “Ugly Feet” contest. Between now and Oct. 31, runners, walkers and hikers alike can submit photos of their toes and feet that have been bloodied, blackened or blistered (or other gross things). The “ugliness” should have occurred between April 1 and Oct. 31 of this year, during a run/walk/hike event.

A points-based evaluation system will be devised, and submissions by PHDC members will get a bonus 10 points for membership. You do NOT have to identify your ugly feet/toes during the contest, but your entry submission equates to your approval of being identified if you’re picked in the top 3.

Contest will run through Oct. 31, 2013 - which will allow Fire on the Mountain 50K sufferers (er, conquerors) to join in the festivities.

“The idea is if a runner gets home from a race and puts his or her feet up on the table, and family members quickly leave the room without asking to be excused, those feet could be a contender,” said a club official. “If looking at your significant other’s ‘runners’ feet’ is your idea of a diet, send a photo of said significant other’s feet.”

Email your submission to [email protected]. Be sure to include a bit of detail of how the ugliness occurred - where, when, etc. A limit of 3 submissions per entrant.

Prizes will be awarded, although they are likely to have little to no cash value and barely be worth the time you took to snap the photo and email it to the club.