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Best Damn Race Announces Virtual Option for 2021 Orlando Races

8/29/2021

Disclaimer: I'm an Ambassador for the Best Damn Race Events in Orlando, Safety Harbor, Starkey Trail and New Orleans.

New Virtual Options for September BDR Races

Due to the increase in Covid cases in Florida, Best Damn Race wants to make sure everyone feels safe. If you aren't comfortable racing in person yet, you can opt in or switch to a virtual race.

Keep reading to see all the racing options available at Best Damn Race Orlando.

Starting line runners at the Best Damn Race Orlando.

4 Race Options for Best Damn Race Orlando

Orlando Runners now have 4 choices:

1. Run the race Live at Lake Eola Park on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
2. Run a VIRTUAL race anytime between September 18 - 25, 2021.
3. Defer your current entry to next year's race on March 5, 2022.
4. If you already Deferred to 2022 you can switch to a Virtual 2021 race.

IMPORTANT: Registration Changes Via Email Only

The most important thing to remember is; If you're already registered and want to make changes, you MUST contact BDR via email. (A comment on social won't work.)

Send your change to info@bestdamnrace.com.

Virtual Racers Get All the BDR SWAG

Race medals for the Best Damn Race Orlando 5k, 10k, Challenge and Half Marathon races.

If you choose to go virtual, you’ll get the full race packet by mail!

Headsweats Tank
Finisher Medal
Sticker
BDR Bag
BDR Tattoo
Option to upload your virtual results
LIVE race results will be kept separate from VIRTUAL results.

If you want to run in Orlando, but can't make the trip, now you can run virtually!

Photo of the racing tank all participants in the Best Damn Race Orlando get in their SWAG bag.

Price Increases August 31
Discount Code Expires Sept. 11

If you want to race the Best Damn Race Orlando, register soon. Prices increase at midnight on 8/31/21. And, all BDR ORLANDO discount codes expire 2 weeks before the race (8/11/21).

All you have to do to SAVE 10% is use “ThisOldRunner” when you register for your live or virtual event. FYI: My discount code works on any Best Damn Race race in any city. (If you miss Orlando, consider Safety Harbor in October.)

Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Orlando/BestDamnRaceORL

Live race prices increase after August 31. Registration for Virtual Races closes Sept. 25.

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Best Damn Race Returns to Safety Harbor in 2021 with a Discount and Money-Back Guarantee if Cancelled Due to COVID

9/28/2020

UPDATE: NEW RACE DATE IS OCTOBER 15-17, 2021

Due to COVID, the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor weekend was rescheduled. See you in October!

Best Damn Race starting line in Safety Harbor, Florida.

The Best Damn Race has race events scheduled for Safety Harbor, Orlando, and New Orleans in February and March 2021. I'm wishing and hoping that we get to run IRL then!

BDR understands that everyone is nervous and hopeful about in-person races. That's why they announced a money-back guarantee if COVID keeps us away from the starting line.

Keep reading for all the details!

2021 Best Damn Race Options If Any Event is Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Best Damn race understands that deferring a race or going virtual doesn't work for everyone. That's why they added a full refund option (minus the processing fee) for 2021 events cancelled by COVID.

The best way to support a race organization is to defer your race or run it virtually; but if that isn't possible BDR gives you an extra option. That's very cool.

If a 2021 BDR event is cancelled due to COVID-19 you can:

Defer to 2022 at no charge.
Go Virtual. Get your medal and swag in the mail.
Receive a full refund of your race fee minus your RunSignup processing fee.

For example: if you pay $20 for your 5K + a $2.50 processing fee, you will get $20 refund; if you pay $90 for your Triple Challenge + the $6.15 processing fee, your refund is $90 (not $96.15).

If the event happens, you still have the option to:

Transfer to another runner up to 2 weeks out, at no charge.
Defer to 2022: up to 8 days out = no charge, up to 4 days out = $15 charge, no deferrals less than 4 days out.
Transfer to another city up to 4 weeks out. No charge unless the other event costs more, then you just pay the difference.

SAVE 10% on ANY BDR Race with "ThisOldRunner"

Now that you know you won't lose any money, how about saving some?

SAVE 10% with my Discount Code "ThisOldRunner" when you register for ANY 2021 race in Safety Harbor, Orlando, or New Orleans! The confirmed race dates and times are listed below.

2021 Best Damn Race Events

BDR Safety Harbor, FL
Saturday, February 6, 2021
5K: 7 am Start
10K: 9 am Start
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Half: 7 am Start

BDR Orlando, FL
Saturday, March 6, 2021
5K: 7 am Start
10K: 9 am Start
Half: 7:25 am Start

BDR New Orleans, LA
Saturday, March 28, 2021
5K: 7:05 am Start
Half: 7:20 am Start

First Up: 2021 BDR Safety Harbor Medals

Look at these fun medals for the first event of the 2021 season! I love the personality in the creatures! I've decided to give myself a huge challenge for BDR Safety Harbor. I'm running the Triple Challenge!! (Eeekk!) I plan to run all the races for my first in-person race next year!

5K Medal

10K Medal

Half Marathon Medal

Double Challenge (5K + 10K) Medal

Triple Challenge (5K, 10K & Half) Medal

Register Risk-Free Today for a 2021 Best Damn Race

Use "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE 10% on ANY Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor, Orlando, & New Orleans. Register Now for Best Price!