A pair of Oak Bay firefighters tackle the annual UrbaCity Challenge this weekend for both the cause, and some bragging rights.

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The UrbaCity Challenge is VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 own urban adventure race. Teams compete in a free-form course, deciding their own route and completing unique challenges as they go. Heritage buildings and boutique shops are the backdrop for amazing feats of physical prowess and mental agility.

No one knows just what the challenges will be, and time is limited, so racers have to be quick on their feet in more ways than one. There are two categories B次元官网网址渇unB次元官网网址� and B次元官网网址渇ierce.B次元官网网址�

After a little chat around the fire hall, Frenkel and responded to the call of the Sept. 24 in Victoria.

Frenkel hopes the team can raise $500 for this yearB次元官网网址檚 fundraising recipient, the Island Prostate Centre that helps local men and their families.

The fierce category he expects is a little more physical, with more questions and a generally a longer race.

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They hit the minimum $100 donation quickly, but hope to reach $500 before SundayB次元官网网址檚 race. This year the race funds the Island Prostate Centre that helps men and families.

B次元官网网址淓very year in Movember fire departments around the world participate in that. This is just a good, different way to help raise funds for something that really hits hard to the local community and supports people in our local community as well,B次元官网网址� Frenkel said. B次元官网网址淭he goal really is just to raise awareness and bring help to families that are in need of it, and help the organization that has done so much for people in our community.B次元官网网址�

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