ncsuweb: Rain-soaked participants enjoy Krispy Kreme Challenge festivities.
ncsuweb: Many of the 7,500 participants came dressed to stand out in the crowd.
ncsuweb: Even 'The King' did his part for the N.C. Childrens Hospital.
ncsuweb: To successfully complete the KKC, runners had to down a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts - and keep 'em down.
ncsuweb: Discarded boxes - and a few unwanted doughnuts - in the Krispy Kreme parking lot.
ncsuweb: It seems as if every participant has his or her own plan as to how to successfully put down a dozen doughnuts.
ncsuweb: Volunteers stand at the ready, greeting runners with their 2,400-calorie, mid-race meal.
ncsuweb: The halfway point of this year's Krispy Kreme Challenge, as runners enjoy their mid-race meal - some more than others.
ncsuweb: This incognito participant ingested his dozen doughnuts in a 'Flash.'
ncsuweb: Stay down, doughnuts - stay down!
ncsuweb: Participants rooted for one another in their quest to complete the Challenge.
ncsuweb: Although the event was for a great cause, many runners found themselves second-guessing their food choices.
ncsuweb: An early Valentine's Day present - one dozen doughnuts!
ncsuweb: One participant hoped contestants preferred water over milk, as a companion to their dozens of doughnuts.
ncsuweb: Bystanders offer KKC runners blunt encouragement.
ncsuweb: The KKC drew runners of all ages, including many from NC State.
ncsuweb: 7,500 participants filled the streets for this year's Krispy Kreme Challenge - the largest in history.
ncsuweb: The cold and rain did nothing to deter enthusiasm for this year's Krispy Kreme Challenge.
ncsuweb: Runners got a good look at Raleigh's revitalized Hillsborough Street during the Krispy Kreme Challenge.
ncsuweb: The thought of eating a dozen doughnuts left this competitor feeling a little blue.
ncsuweb: Chancellor Randy Woodson speaks to those assembled for the Krispy Kreme Challenge.
ncsuweb: Bystanders gather to watch the 2011 Krispy Kreme Challenge.
ncsuweb: Thumbs up for the N.C. Childrens Hospital!
ncsuweb: A runner prepares for the 2011 Krispy Kreme Challenge.
ncsuweb: Runners found fun ways to keep their feet warm during the cold, wet race.
ncsuweb: In addition to human competitors, a wide range of 'animals' found their way to the starting line as well.
ncsuweb: Umbrellas (and gorilla suits) were high on the 'accessories of the day' list.
ncsuweb: Runners compete in the 2011 Krispy Kreme Challenge.
ncsuweb: Some runners took extra precautions in case of heavy rains.
ncsuweb: The run back to the Belltower was a struggle for most.