In late May Corpsman from The United States Marines VMAQ-3 Moondogs stationed at Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar contacted Christina Bowersock about offering a shadow run of Rocketship Sports Management’s Donut Dash running race that was set to take place June 28 in Dayton. Quick work by a t-shirt vendor and medal manufacturer along with assistance from the United States Postal Service allowed the event supplies to arrive on base in Qatar prior to the scheduled event June 27. The Donut Dash is the sister running event of The Tour de Donut where participants run a 5k and stop at donut stations to eat donuts. For every donut a participant eats two minutes is deducted from their finish time. Donuts are plentiful on the airbase with Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts offered. Thirty seven Marines and one Airman participated in the race on Al Udeid Airbase. Airplane mechanic Steven Whitaker from Oceanside California was declared the champion after finishing the 5k in 22 minutes and eating 6 donuts for an overall donut adjusted time of 10 minutes. The Moondogs are set to return home in early August after a year deployment. Rocketship Sports Management is a 501c3 all volunteer non-profit event management company based in Greenville Ohio. www.rocketshipsports.com