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Get Happy Feet in Best Damn Race Socks!

8/8/2019

Guys! Check out these socks that Best Damn Race is giving to runners who register early! Who doesn't need some bright, beautiful city socks?

If you haven't registered to run a Best Damn Race in 2020, take advantage of my discount code (ThisOldRunner) and grab some free socks. Details below!

Check below to see if you qualify for free Best Damn Race socks!

I'm an ambassador for the Best Damn Race and receive
complimentary races in exchange for promoting events.

Preregistered runners get BDR socks. Quantities are limited for each city. Sign up early. And yes, if you run in all 4 cities, and you'll score 4 different pairs of socks!

Here are the events in each city, and the info on how many people in each city get socks.

Safety Harbor | February 1-2, 2020

Saturday: 5K, 10K, Double Challenge
Sunday: Half Marathon, Triple Challenge

Picture of runners in the Safety Harbor Best Damn Race.

2 hour pacer and runners race through Phillippe Park. (Photo Credit: Best Damn Race)

First 4,000 Runners Get Socks
Run along Tampa Bay and through the charming streets of Safety Harbor, Florida.

This year the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor is a two-day event. Run the 5K, 10K or both on Saturday, then return on Sunday for the Half Marathon. Run the 5K + 10K to earn a Double Challenge medal. Run all 3 and earn the Triple Challenge medal.

Savannah | February 15, 2020

Saturday: 5K and Half Marathon

Picture of runners in the Orlando Best Damn Race.

1:50 hour pacer leads runners along the Orlando course. (Photo Credit: Best Damn Race)

First 2,000 Registered Runners Get Socks
The half runs along the scenic streets and squares of Savannah's historic district. It's a flat, fast course.

The Best Damn Race Savannah half and 5K both begin and end at Forsyth Park. See the sites, then celebrate your efforts at the Best Damn Race party.

Orlando | February 29, 2020

Saturday: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

First place finisher for the Best Damn Race Orlando half marathon.

Boom! Male half marathon first place finisher. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

First 3,500 Registered Runners Get Socks
If you're one of the early birds for Best Damn Race Orlando you'll score some socks. Everything begins and ends at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.

Come enjoy a run through the city at a beautiful time of year. Celebrate your race with an excellent post race party.

New Orleans | March 22, 2020

Sunday: 5K and Half Marathon

Starting line of the Best Damn Race in New Orleans.

And they're off! Racers at the NOLA Best Damn Race begin their adventure! (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

First 2,500 Registered Runners Get Socks

Run through NOLA on Sunday morning to earn your bling!

Best Damn Race New Orleans offers two events. The 5K and half marathon begin and end in the French Quarter

Use Code "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE 10% on Any Best Damn Race in Any City

You can SAVE 10% on Any Best Damn Race in Any City with my discount code: ThisOldRunner. You it yourself, and share with your friends. Whether you run a 5K, 10K, Half or a Challenge, you'll save 10% OFF the current registration price!

Go get the deal, and snag some socks!

Safety Harbor

Savannah

Orlando

New Orleans

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Best Damn Race Safety Harbor 2020 Price Blitz Starts April 10 at Noon

4/10/2019

Get the Best Deal During the #BDR Blitz

Registration opens at noon on April 10 with the best prices available for the Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor. It's better than a discount code if you're one of the first people to register.

FYI: The Orlando blitz is Wednesday, April 24 at noon. Race date is Feb. 29, 2020. Run a Half, 10K and 5K in Orlando.

I'll let you know about Savannah and New Orleans when those dates are available.

Safety Harbor Two Day Event: Feb. 1-2, 2020

This year, the Best Damn Race event in Safety Harbor takes place over the entire weekend. The 10K and 5K are on Saturday, February 1st. The Half Marathon happens on Sunday morning, February 2nd.

Now, you don't have to decide on one distance or the other. You can run all the races on both days!

Keep reading for details on the Best Damn Race challenges.

Best Damn Race Double and Triple Challenges

Take a look at the perks of running a Best Damn Challenge in Safety Harbor!

Double Challenge Perks

Run the 5K + 10K on Saturday, February 1, 2020
Best Damn Shirt (Women’s & Men’s Cut)
Best Damn Finisher Medals x 3! (5K, 10K, and Challenge)
Best Damn Goodie Bag
Commemorative Double Challenge Hat or Visor
Free Food and Drinks at the Post Race Party
Free Race Photos

Triple Challenge Perks

Run the 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon on February 1-2, 2020.
Best Damn Shirt (Women’s & Men’s Cut)
Best Damn Finisher Medals x 4! (5K, 10K, Half, & Challenge)
Best Damn Goodie Bag
Commemorative Triple Challenge Hat or Visor
Free Food and Drinks at the Post Race Party
Free Race Photos

Go Register!

Click on over the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor and get signed up!

Hurry to SAVE $5 on the Best Damn Race New Orleans 5K or Half on March 24th

3/7/2019

My Discount for BDR New Orleans Expires Soon!

If you want to save some cash on the Best Damn Race in New Orleans on March 24, use my code (ThisOldRunner) when you register to run the 5K or Half.

My code works for both races!

(Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Earn Some Beautiful Bling!

Get ready to celebrate your run with beignets, beads, and these awesome sugar skull medals! Both the 5K and Half medals have glow in the dark faces. How cool is that?

Here's what you get at the Best Damn Race in NOLA:

5K PARTICIPANTS

USATF Certified Course
T-Shirt (Women’s & Men’s Cut)
Finisher Medal (5K)
Best Damn Goodie Bag
Post Race Party & Health and Fitness Expo
Free Food, Free Beer & other adult beverages, Free Massage

HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS

USATF Certified Course
T-Shirt (Women’s & Men’s Cut)
Finisher Medal (Half)
Best Damn Goodie Bag
Post Race Party & Health and Fitness Expo
Free Food, Free Beer & other adult beverages, Free Massage

Packet Pick Up

Try to pickup your packet before race day. You can pick up 2 total packets at a time as long as you have a copy of each participants photo ID. (This can be a text message photo or on paper).

Parents can pickup packets for children under 18. Come an hour early if you plan to pick up your packet on race morning.

Saturday, March 23
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113

Sunday, March 24
5:45 am – 7:15 am
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart St
New Orleans, LA 70116

Best Damn Race 5K and Half Course Maps

Want to see where you'll be running? Here you go!

Best Damn Race New Orleans 5K Course. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

The 5K will start and finish in the French Quarter at Louis Armstrong Park.

The 5K is a USATF Certified Course #LA18012DR.

Half marathon course at Best Damn Race NOLA

Half Marathon Course for Best Damn Race in New Orleans. (Photo Credit: Best Damn Race)

The Half Marathon starts and finishes in the French Quarter at Louis Armstrong Park. The course has 11 aid station opportunities with 2 port-a-potties per station.

Aid Stations have Gatorade & Water. Aid Station #2 (Mile 3.5) and #4 (Mile 6.5 & 11.5) offer GU Engergy Gels and Cliff Shots.

The Half Marathon is a USATF Certified Course #LA18011DR. There will be pacers in ten minute increments from 1:40 to 2:50 finishing times.

Come Run the Best Damn Race in New Orleans!

Don't Forget to Register by Midnight on March 10 to Save $5

Use my code: ThisOldRunner (not case sensitive) before midnight on Saturday to SAVE $5 on either distance.

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2020 BDR Schedule
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Feb. 15: Orlando
Feb. 29: Savannah
Mar. 22: New Orleans
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