What is Obstacle Course Racing?Have you noticed obstacle course racing and mud races happening more often? It's true. These events have grown every year since they first appeared. Obstacle course racing (OCR) ranges from family friendly to ultra competitive challenges. OCR participants race on foot while conquering various obstacles. The physical challenges include climbing walls, swinging across cold water, crawling under barbed wire, leaping over trenches and fire. Each challenge tests strength, speed, endurance, mobility, and more. The course distances vary from one mile to marathon. Some combine trail and road running. Disclaimer: I’m promoting Rugged Maniac 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. What Does a Rugged Maniac Event Look Like? Rugged Maniac returns to Dade City, Florida on April 20, 2019. (Photo credit: Rugged Maniac) Rugged Maniac obstacle course races (OCR) began in 2010 as Rugged Races. Two former lawyers, Brad Scudder and Rob Dickens, staged their first race in October, 2010. In 2014, they did a deal with Mark Cuban on ABC's Shark Tank. In just a couple of years, the race expanded to 24 US cities and Canada as the Rugged Maniac. Today you can choose from 30 Rugged Maniac events across the continent. Rugged Maniac features over 25 obstacles on a 5K course. There are 6 new obstacles in 2019. The event is family-friendly. It caters to participants at all fitmness levels. Before, during and after the race, everyone enjoys an all day festival. There's a mechanical bull to ride, bounce houses, beer, food, and exhibition booths.
A few photos from the 2018 Dade City Rugged Maniac. Race Day Festival and Post Race PartyThe festival starts at 8 a.m. with a DJ on the main stage. There are plenty of activities and games: dance parties, pull-up contests, stein-hoisting and pie-eating competitions. Take a spin on the mechanical bull or play corn hole. Enjoy some food, a beer, and visit the sponsor displays for freebies.
Pricing and Discount Code
Parking FeeParking is $10 per car; $25 for RVs and Campers. That's incentive to carpool, right? Cash only for the parking fee. Spectators WelcomeSpectating is it's own sport. (That's my plan this year!) Tell your cheer squad that spectators get in free. Everyone is welcome to watch the competiton. No animals permitted except service dogs. Rated in Top Five Obstacle Course RacesThe Rugged Maniac events are rated as a top OCR. Every Rugged Maniac event has at least 25 obstacles. Be sure to download the race packet before the race to see which obstacles will be on course. (2018 obstacles are listed on website right now.)
Use the Discount Code and Save 10%If racing the Rugged Maniac appeals to you, don't forget to save some cash with my code: RUN10. That's good for 10% off your registration. The Dade City, Florida April 20 Event is 70% Full Use "RUN10" to Save 10% on your registration for the Rugged Maniac OCR in Dade City, Florida on 4/20/19. Learn What to Take with You to an OCRWhat should you pack for your obstacle course race adventure? No worries, I'll be back with a comprehensive list of what to pack when running an OCR. Hint: It's going to be different than any road race you've run! Another hint: NO CLEATS ALLOWED. Advice on How to Enjoy Your Mud Run OCRCheck out Andrea's tips for fun at a mud run obstacle course race. Her Mom talked her into running one! You can get her take on the new Rugged Maniac obstacles, too. #RuggedBR #RuggedManiac #ObstacleCourseRace #OCR #DadeCity #RunTampa #TampaObstacle #TampaOCR #StPeteOCR #BibChat #BibRavePro #RaceDiscount #CouponCode #RaceCode #DiscountCode The Hot Chocolate 15K / 5K Returns to Tampa on December 15, 2019
The Hot Chocolate races return to Tampa for the fourth year in 2019. This race is the perfect pre-holiday treat! Get in one more run before the holidays get hectic. Disclaimer: I'm an ambassador for the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Tampa event. New Season SWAG: Oct. 2019 to April 2020 Races Jackets for October 2019 to April 2020 Season. Coral accent jacket is ladies cut; blue accent jacket is mens cut. You can choose either one when you register, but be aware they are sized differently. (Photo credit: Hot Chocolate 15K/5K) What's in the Hot Chocolate Race Finisher Mug?There's something new in the finisher mugs! Honey Stinger has joined the sweetness you get at the end of your race. Mmmmm!  Yum! The finisher mug just got sweeter! Honey Stinger joined the race. This season you'll get hot chocolate, chocolate fondue, banana, pretzels, Rice Krispie Treat, marshmallows, and a Honey Stinger after your run. (Photo credit: Hot Chocolate 15K/5K) Use My Code: TAMPAKAREN19 to Get BONUS SWAG in Your Goodie Bag!The Hot Chocolate series doesn't use discount codes. But they do excellent SWAG. You can use my code: TAMPAKAREN19 for BONUS SWAG in your goodie bag. Here are some examples of recent bonus items: HC Branded baseball cap, visor, phone armband holder. What will it be this year? I don't know yet, but will let you know as soon as I can! A few examples of previous Hot Chocolate Race BONUS SWAG. (Photo credit: Hot Chocolate 15K/5K) See You at Hot Chocolate Tampa on Dec. 15th! Ready to join the fun in Tampa on Dec. 15, 2019? Registration is open! (Photo credit: Hot Chocolate 15K) Register Early for the Best Price on HC15K/5K
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Windy Weather Delayed the Races for 2+ HoursTwo big weather fronts threatened the Key West Half and 5K on Sunday morning. Race officials delayed the race to keep everyone safe. After 2+ hours, the race started as planned. Everyone I've seen or heard from said it was a fun event. Great tour around the island, musical street party, happy volunteers, and blingy bling. This year's medals were a mermaid for the half marathoners and a cute-as-ever 5K medal. Disclaimer: I'm promoting Key West Half and 5K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews. Views of the 2019 Key West Half and 5KHere are some official photos from Key West! (Photo credit: Key West Half Marathon) First Place Award is an Engraved Conch ShellOn #MedalMonday I was checking out everyone's medals. This one blew my mind. I'll never be fast enough to win a race, but if I was — I would set my sights on the Key West Half. How cool is this conch shell award from the Conch Republic? Congrats to Real Life Runner Kevin Brown, on his first place men's division win! The photo below is from his Instagram account if you want a closer look.  2019 Key West Half Marathon First Place Men Trophy. (Photo credit: Kevin Brown, winner.) Register for the next Key West Half & 5K on January 19, 2020That's right! It's never too early to register for next year! Visit the Key West Half website to sign up for next year's race. The lowest price of the season is on for the next few days. If you don't want to commit now, check back for a discount code. I'll post as soon as I have one for next year's events. #KeyWestHalfBR #BibChat #floridakeys #BibRavePro #RaceDiscount #DiscountCode #KeyWest5K #KeyWestHalf #CouponCode #RaceCode #ConchRepublic Race January 20, 2019 in Key West, FloridaIf you're thinking about running the Key West Half Marathon or 5K this month, hurry up and register. There're fewer than 70 spots left in the half; 40 left for the 5K. Disclaimer: I'm promoting Key West Half and 5K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race review Save 20% on the Half with Code: BIBRAVE20The good news is you can still use my code: BIBRAVE20 to SAVE 20% on the half! Go register —> https://www.keywesthalfmarathon.com/ before it sells out!  The Key West Half and 5K take runners all around beautiful Key West. You'll see all the iconic sights, and probably some roosters! (Photo credit: Key West Half Marathon)
Choose from a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon on January 12, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. Don't forget to use my code (THISOLDRUNNER) to save $5 on any distance. BDR JAX Medals Revealed!Here they are! The 2019 Best Damn Race Jacksonville medals IRL.  Best Damn Race Jacksonville Medals! Left to right: 5K, Half, 10K (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner)  Best Damn Race Jacksonville 10K, Half and 5K medals on the beach. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race) Register Early for the Best Damn Price on the Best Damn Race in Jacksonville on Jan. 12, 2019One of the coolest things about the Best Damn Races is the sliding scale for pricing. If you sign up early, you pay the least amount. Registration increases as more and more people sign up. Today (12/8) you can get the half marathon for $65, the 10K for $30, and the 5K for $25. Those are excellent prices! I think even the top price for each race is a great value, but who doesn't like to save a bit of cash and get the deal! Register here for Jacksonville races. SAVE $5 on Any Race: Code is "ThisOldRunner"If you're not running in Jax use “ThisOldRunner" to SAVE $5 on any race distance at any 2019 Best Damn Race. Feel free to use it for you and your running buddies! #BestDamnRace #BDR #BDRJax #RaceCode #DiscountCode #Jacksonville #Florida #RaceMedals #SaveMoneyOnRaces
The Best Damn Race series has awesome medals for the 2019 season. Here's your sneak peek for the Safety Harbor races on February 2nd!
Each medal has unique characteristics like textured sand and stained glass features. But the really big deal is the 3-dimensional sand globe on the half marathon medal! It's a clear dome attached to the front of the medal — with real sand inside it. That's unique tropical bling!
Take a Closer Look at Each Medal
Of course, these are renderings, but they give you a great idea of what the final medals will look like. Don't miss your chance to earn one, two, or three medals in Safety Harbor this coming February!
The 5K and 10K medals both have stained glass and textured sand. (Graphic credit: This Old Runner)
The Challenge medal goes to runners who complete both the 5K and 10K races. The medal has a blue stained glass sky and textured sand beach. (Graphic credit: This Old Runner)
Run 13.1 miles and you'll earn the half marathon medal with a clear 3D globe that has sand in it. The medal also has stained glass and a sandy beach. This medal is 4 inches high! (Graphic credit: This Old Runner)
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You can use my code, THISOLDRUNNER, to register for ANY Best Damn Race in ANY city in 2019. Use the code to save $5 for you and all your running buddies!
Register early for the best prices. Get all the details at Best Damn Race!
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Two Run-Ready Costumes for a Halloween RaceNeed a Halloween costume you can run in? No problem! We'll go one better and show you how to use your bonus SWAG Ram Racing sunglasses as part of the costume. Need more ideas? Check out this race costume advice, and sunglasses costume idea one. The Ram Racing Pumpkins in the Park 5K has prizes for costumed runners. Prizes are awarded for the Best Original Costume and Best Group Costume.  You can use shorts or capris for this costume. (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Use Code: BRPumpkins for FREE Sunglasses!Grab your bonus sunglasses when you register with code: “BRPumpkins” then use them as part of your costume. Register soon, prices increase on October 7th. Disclaimer: I’m promoting the Pumpkins in the Park 5K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews!  (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Pumpkins in the Park 5K Race CourseHere's the race course for October 20, 2018 in Lincoln Park.  (Photo credit: Ram Racing) Spooky Sprints for Kids!Don't forget, there's a kids race, too! All the Details: www.pumpkins5k.com
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I saw some spooky things in the ‘hood on today’s run. Baaahaaaahaaaa! (TooSoon?) But, I have to say that 86 degrees and 73% humidity doesn't feel like Halloween. Fall in Florida won't arrive for a while yet.  Uh oh! Don't think this witch is going to get back on her broom anytime soon. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)  This Halloween boneyard showed up overnight. (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Disclaimer: I’m promoting the Pumpkins in the Park 5K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews! No doubt the scary season is coming, so I have an easy Halloween race costume idea if you’re running #PumpkinsInThePark5K Oct. 20 in Lincoln Park, Chicago. If you use my code, you'll get bonus Ram Racing sunglasses in your goody bag. Use your sunglasses as part of a costume that's easy to run in. Keep reading to see the first idea. I'll post more ideas soon. You can find more advice on running in costume here.  Wear black and add these 5 accessories to create a Holly Go Lightly costume for your Halloween race! (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Bonus Code for Free Sunglasses When Your Register for Pumpkins in the Park 5KGrab your bonus sunglasses with code: “BRPumpkins” then use them as part of your costume. Register soon, prices increase on October 7th. Details www.pumpkins5k.com #PumpkinsBR #BibChat #SwagCode #SeenOnARun #SceneOnARun #RunChicago #RaceCostume #SeenOnARun #BibRavePro #MRTT #Runchicago #LincolnPark #Chicago #HalloweenRace #RunCHI
Watch and See What You Get This Year!(Video and graphics credit: This Old Runner) Check out the official SWAG for the Allstate @HotChocolate15K and 5K in Tampa! Come run in Tampa on Dec. 16, 2018. All 15K and 5K racers receive the full-zip hoodie. It comes in merlot for women and black for men. 15K and 5K runners get:
If you complete the 15k, you'll get a city-specific medal! Want more? Use code BRHCTAMPA18 when you register to score the official Hot Chocolate armband phone holder! Claim your swag and register hotchocolate15k.com today! Price goes up Oct. 14! Disclaimer: I'm promoting the Hot Chocolate 15K as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews
The Legacy Experience Gives People Who Run Consecutive Hot Chocolate Races MORE SWAGIf you run 3, 5 or 10 consecutive #HotChocolate races (either distance) you're eligible for some awesome super #LegacySWAG! Check out the graphic below to see the goods! Visit hotchocolate15k.com/legacy for the delicious details!  (Photo credit: Hot Chocolate 15K/5K)
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