The organizing committee of the 2011 Krispy Kreme Challenge (www.krispykremechallenge.com) announces today that more than $100,000 was raised for the North Carolina Children’s Hospital during the seventh annual event. A record 7,500 participants registered for the race, which took place on February 5, 2011.

“We were amazed and thankful to be able to nearly double our $55,000 donation from last year,” said Rebekah Jewell, North Carolina State University Park Scholar and public relations co-chair for the Krispy Kreme Challenge. “These funds help improve the lives of sick children, and our donation would not be possible without tremendous support from participants, sponsors and the community.”

In order to complete the Krispy Kreme Challenge, competitors began at the N.C. State Bell Tower, ran two miles to the Krispy Kreme store on Peace Street, ate a dozen glazed doughnuts, and then ran two miles back to the Bell Tower—all in under one hour. Jeffery Glick, 27, was the overall and top male finisher, completing the challenge in 28:31. Trisha Moore, 28, was the top female finisher, completing the challenge in 36:30.

Beginning as a dare between 10 N.C. State students in 2004, the race is organized entirely by the school’s students. It has grown exponentially, attracting runners and enthusiasts from all corners of the country and beyond. Runners from 39 states and one Canadian Province took part in the event this year.