It's been over a week since Chick-fil-gate broke. Thanks to Facebook and Twitter, we're aware that everyone we know has an opinion on the matter. Backlash against the company has gone viral faster than NBC's tape delay or Kristen Stewart's latest romance. Chefs at McDonald's, Popeye's, and Taco Bell are all working around the clock to manufacture a spicy chicken sandwich to introduce to the public before this firestorm dies down. And in the midst of all of this, a church in Owasso is hosting a Chick-fil-A 5k this weekend:
Chick-Fil-A and First Christian Church of Owasso have teamed up to host the 3rd Annual Mission 5K on Saturday August 4th, starting at 8 a.m. The race will be held at First Christian Church-Stone Canyon Campus (Stone Canyon Elementary). There will be 5K and a 1-Mile Fun Run.
This is the 3rd race of the year. The first race was in Chang Mai, Thailand. The second was in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Regardless of where you live, the goal of Mission 5K is to run together as the "Body of Christ" to raise awareness for missionaries.
Chick-Fil-A is also offering group prizes for fastest group and largest group. Many people have chosen to gather a group from work, small group, church or neighborhood to join the cause. When you register, there is a field that says "If you are on a team, enter team name".