Registration open for 2014 Krispy Kreme Challenge

The annual challenge combines running, donut eating and some pretty great costumes all to help raise money for the North Carolina Children's Hospital. 

The annual event began in 2004 as a dare between a few North Carolina State University undergrads. Run from the campus bell tower to the Krispy Kreme and eat a dozen donuts, then run back. Sophomore Ben Gaddy was the first winner with a time of 34 minutes and 27 seconds.

You can race alone or in teams. We highly suggest working on your costume now. There have been some great ones through the years.

Registration is $28 for N.C. State students and $35 for non-N.C. State students through Dec. 31. After that, registration prices goes up.

Last year, the race raised $184,000 for the NC Children's Hospital. In its history, the race has raised more than half a million dollars for the hospital.