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Last Chance to Race the Key West Half Marathon on January 19, 2020

1/14/2020

Racers cross the finish line at the Key West Half Marathon.

Who's crossing that finish line?

Disclaimer: I'm promoting Key West Half and 5K as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews

The post race party includes live music and unlimited free, cold beer.

SAVE 20% on the Half with Code: BIBRAVE20

Just a few spots remaining!
Get registered now to run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️the #KeyWestHalf & 5K this weekend!☀️
💵 SAVE 20% on the Half w/ BIBRAVE20
👕 Awesome Race Shirts
🏝Florida in January
🎸Live Music on Course
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️the Ocean, Historic Old Town & Seaport
🌅 Sunrise at mile 2
🥁🎷🎺🎸Post Race Concert
🏅🏅 Finisher Medals for Half & 5K
🍻 Unlimited Free Beer
😎👙👣 Sun, Sand and a Race

Register! 🐓 KeyWestHalfMarathon.com 🐓

Howard Livingston band plays a concert at the Key West Half Marathon finish line.

Celebrate your race at the post race concert and party!

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Check Out the New Race Course Maps for Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor

1/8/2020

SAVE 10% with Code: THISOLDRUNNER When You Register for ANY Safety Harbor Race Before Midnight January 17, 2020

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
Saturday, February 1 at 9 am

Racers start in front of the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa and move north on Bayshore Boulevard. Be sure to enjoy the water views! Runners turn west onto Philippe Parkway, then head south onto Bayshore Boulevard to run along the water again. The second half of the race is an out and back along Bayshore. The finish line is at the marina, just steps away from the post race celebration in the park. Certification number coming soon.

Race course map for the 5K at the Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor, Florida.

BDR Safety Harbor 10K
Saturday, February 1 at 7 am

Racers start in front of the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa and move north on Bayshore Boulevard. Lots of water views on this course. Runners turn west onto Philippe Parkway, then head south onto Bayshore Boulevard before turning west for a mile on Harbor Hill Parkway.

Runners return to beautiful Bayshore Boulevard for three more miles before finishing at the marina. After crossing the finish line, take a few steps and you're in the middle of the post race celebration in the park. Certification number coming soon.

Course map for the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor 10K.

BDR Safety Harbor Half
Sunday, February 2 at 7 am

NOTE: The Half Marathon is on Sunday. The 10K and 5K races are on Saturday, Feb. 1.

The Half Marathon starts and finishes at the Safety Harbor Marina. (The other races start in front of the Safety Harbor Spa.)

This year runners head north Philippe Parkway until they reach Philippe Park. In the park there are big, beautiful shade trees and views of Old Tampa Bay. There are gently rolling hills inside the park, too.

Next, half marathoners hit the Ream Wilson Trail for some inclines and declines on paved trails. (Love this trail!) At mile 10, runners turn around in Alligator Kapok Park to return to the finish. The last couple of miles are on Bayshore Blvd. The finish line is at the marina.

The half marathon has 10 aid stations; each station has 2 port-a-potties. Gatorade, GU energy gels, Cliff shots and water are available at aid stations. Certification number coming soon.

2020 half marathon map for the Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor, Florida.

SAVE 10% on ANY Race Distance

Use THISOLDRUNNER when you register to SAVE 10% off the current price on any race distance! Hurry up, discount codes expire at midnight, January 17, 2020.

10% Discount Deadlines for Safety Harbor, Savannah, Orlando, and NOLA

Here's the really good news about my discount code: it's good for any distance, in any city. Use it to run a race in all four destinations, or share it with friends near and far. You'll SAVE 10% with code THISOLDRUNNER no matter where and when you run a 2020 BDR!

Here are the deadlines to use BDR Discount Codes:

Safety Harbor - Code expires at midnight, January 17
Savannah - Code expires at midnight, January 31
Orlando - Code expires at midnight, February 14
New Orleans - Code expires at midnight, March 13

Best Damn Race Savannah
Saturday, February 15, 2020

Starting line for Best Damn Race in Savannah, Georgia.

Run a 5K or Half in beautiful Savannah, Georgia on February 15, 2020. (Photo: BDR)

Best Damn Race Orlando
Saturday, February 29, 2020

Finish line for the Best Damn Race in Orlando, Florida

The Best Damn Race in Orlando offers a 5K, 10K, Challenge, and Half Marathon on Feb. 29, 2020. (Photo: BDR)

Best Damn Race New Orleans
Sunday, March 22, 2020

Runners at the starting line for the Best Damn Race in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Best Damn Race series finale takes place in New Orleans on March 22, 2020! Run a 5K or Half Marathon to earn a sugar skull medal! (Photo: BDR)

SAVE 10% with Code: THISOLDRUNNER When You Register for ANY Safety Harbor Race Before Midnight January 17, 2020

Discount for Rugged Maniac Florida 2020

12/23/2019

Have you considered running an obstacle course race? Well, here you go! Register now to get in on the Rugged Maniac series for the best price.

It's a 5K course with awesome obstacles! Check out last year's event in Dade City. In 2020, the event is at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301 in Tampa on April 18.

Use This Link to SAVE $5

Click the link or the image below to go to the Florida event page: RuggedManiacFlorida2020 Use the code FLORIDA when you register to SAVE $5.

It's $54 until January 2, 2020. That's $5 off the best price of the season. Miss the deadline and you'll pay $59. Make a note: the next price increase on January 17th.

Rugged Maniac racers slide down a water slide.

"FLORIDA" gets you entry into the Tampa Rugged Maniac event for just $54! (Credit: Rugged Maniac)

Price Schedule for 2020 Rugged Maniac Tampa

Check the full pricing schedule below. Use FLORIDA before Jan. 2nd to SAVE $5 off the best price of the year.

Want to run in another place at another time? Check out the event schedule for 2020.

Discount Code is Back for Hidrate Spark 3 Smart Water Bottle

12/17/2019

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Need more info? Check out my detailed blog on the Hidrate Spark 3.

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2020 Key West Half Marathon Shirts and Medals Revealed

11/24/2019

Make plans now to spend a warm Winter racecation weekend in Key West. The average Key West temperature in January is high of 74 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. That's perfect racing weather.

The Key West Half and 5K are one-of-a-kind races in a one-of-a-kind place.

Run next to the Atlantic Ocean at sunrise, then race around the island to enjoy the Southernmost Point, Hemingway House and Museum, Mallory Square, and Duval Street. Welcome to the Conch Republic!

Check Out the Race Shirts and Half Medal

Disclaimer: I'm promoting Key West Half and 5K as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews

SAVE 20% on the Key West Half Marathon

Register for the Key West Half and 5K before midnight on November 30 to avoid the next price increase. Use my code: BIBRAVE20 to get 20% OFF the half marathon.

Feel free to share with your running buddies! If you want to run, but can't make it to Key West in person, consider the virtual races.

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