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Want to see the new 2020 race courses for the Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor on February 1-2? All three distances have new routes this year. Saturday's 10K and 5K races begin on the brick in front of the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa under the old oak trees. Sunday's Half marathon starts and finishes at the Safety Harbor Marina. Take a look below at the new courses. BDR Safety Harbor 5K |
 The 10K medal features a manatee on a turquoise stained glass background. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race) |
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5K Race: Saturday, February 1st at 9 am
 The 5K medal for Best Damn Race Safety Harbor features a seagull on dark blue stained glass. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race) |
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Double Challenge 5K + 10K: Saturday, Feb. 1st
 Run BOTH the 5K and 10K races and you'll earn extra bling! The Double Challenge medal has a boat sailing near Safety Harbor! (Photo credit: Best Damn Race) | Run the 5K and 10K as a Double Challenge and you'll earn an extra medal.
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Half Marathon: Sunday, February 2nd at 7 am
 The half marathon medal features the iconic downtown clock. And yes, it's on a stained-glass background! (Photo credit: Best Damn Race) |
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Triple Challenge 5K, 10K + Half: February 1 & 2
Run the 5K, 10K on Saturday, then return for the Half Marathon on Sunday! You'll earn all the goodies:
- Best Damn T-Shirt (Mens or Ladies Cut)
- 4 Best Damn Finisher Medals: 5K, 10K, Half, and Challenge
- Best Damn Goodie Bag
- Triple Challenge Hat or Visor
- Free Food & Drinks at Post Race Party
- Health and Fitness Expo
- Free Race Photos
 This gorgeous glass bottom boat medal goes to the Triple Challenge Runners! (Photo Credit: Best Damn Race) |  Run all the races on Saturday and Sunday and you'll score the BDR Triple Challenge hat or visor. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race) |
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The first 4,000 racers in Safety Harbor get city-specific socks in their goodie bag!
The first 4,000 racers in Safety Harbor get city-specific socks in their goodie bag!
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The BDR 2020 Season Includes Savannah, Orlando, and New Orleans Races
You can learn more about the other races in the BDR series here and in future blog posts.
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Preview the 2019 Sarasota Half & Relay Medal!
The First Watch Sarasota Half is known for gigantic dolphin medals. 🐬 The 2019 edition is another beauty! Look below for the latest #RunSarasota medal!
Disclaimer: I’m promoting First Watch Sarasota Half as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews.
The medal features a 3-dimensional dolphin leaping over water filled with sea turtles. (Rendering/photo credit: First Watch Sarasota Half)
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The Sarasota Half & Relay and 10K are on October 20, 2019. Save with my code! Use "BRSARASOTA19" to get $10 OFF the Half or Relay; $5 OFF the 10K.
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The Sarasota Half & Relay and 10K are on October 20, 2019. Save with my code! Use "BRSARASOTA19" to get $10 OFF the Half or Relay; $5 OFF the 10K.
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Sarasota Side Trip
You can see plenty of real dolphins in Sarasota Bay. Visit Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium to learn more about turtle nesting season. Mote Marine Lab is a great side trip anytime you're in Sarasota.
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When you run a half marathon you see views you would miss in a car. That's definitely true on the Tamiami Trail🐬 in Sarasota. BTW, Tamiami stands for Tampa to Miami.
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners spend the most time on the Tamiami Trail after re-crossing the Ringling Bridge. The trail is one of the main roads in Sarasota, so it’s fun to race it on foot. You’ll see a lot of businesses and condos on the Trail. The relay exchange area is at Mile 6.
The Trail is easy in the early morning darkness, but it heats up as the sun rises. Expect to be in the sun from Mile 5 to 7, and again from Mile 11 to the finish. There’s shade in the older Bayshore Neighborhoods, but more about that part of the course next time.
Keep reading for more info and a discount code for the Sarasota Half and Relay!
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners spend the most time on the Tamiami Trail after re-crossing the Ringling Bridge. The trail is one of the main roads in Sarasota, so it’s fun to race it on foot. You’ll see a lot of businesses and condos on the Trail. The relay exchange area is at Mile 6.
The Trail is easy in the early morning darkness, but it heats up as the sun rises. Expect to be in the sun from Mile 5 to 7, and again from Mile 11 to the finish. There’s shade in the older Bayshore Neighborhoods, but more about that part of the course next time.
Keep reading for more info and a discount code for the Sarasota Half and Relay!
Disclaimer: I’m promoting First Watch Sarasota Half as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews.
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There's More to See on Tamiami Trail in SRQ
Take a leisurely stroll through the Sarasota Garden Club after the race and after party. The garden is a hidden gem between Tamiami Trail and Sarasota Bay. It's open during daylight hours 7 days a week.
(Photo Credit: Sarasota Garden Club)
Lawn Bowling fan? Check out Sarasota's Lawn Bowling Club. You can't miss it on Tamiami Trail near the entrance to Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and the race start and finish. Visit their website for details on open bowling times.
(Photo Credit: Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club)
Exciting Changes Coming to Sarasota Bayfront
Check out what's happening on Sarasota's waterfront development known as The Bay Sarasota. You can watch a video about Phase One here. There's a rendering below, too. The Tamiami Trail is to the right of the rendering.
Rendering of The Bay Sarasota development of the waterfront. (Credit: The Bay Sarasota)
$10 Discount Code for Sarasota Half Marathon
The Sarasota Half, 10K and Relay are October 20, 2019. Save cash when you register with code "BRSARASOTA19" for $10 OFF the Half or Relay; $5 OFF the 10K.
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Register before the next price increase! SarasotaHalfMarathon.com 🐬
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay Map. (Credit: First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon)
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