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Hippie Dash 5K is a Groovy Kind of Run!

5/21/2018

Ran a hot and humid 5K in downtown Gulfport, FL on Saturday. And I loved it! (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

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2020 BDR Schedule
Feb. 1-2: Safety Harbor
Feb. 15: Orlando
Feb. 29: Savannah
Mar. 22: New Orleans
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Upcoming
Races:

Sept. 21, 2019
One Step Closer 10K

This is the 10th year for this race that celebrates ovarian cancer survivors. Choose 5K, 10K or 1 mile survivor walk. Warning: It will be hot and humid! #CMOCF #dtsp

Sept. 29, 2019
Fort DeSoto 15K

Hoping for a PR on this beautiful, flat course with plenty of pretty views. FL temps and humidity in September are a serious challenge. Choose from 15K, 10K, and 5K distances. #FtDeSoto #FtDeSoto15K

Oct. 12, 2019
Legoland Orlando
Brick
Dash 5K

The Brick Dash 5K is a family-friendly event that takes runners on a Halloween themed run through Legoland in Orlando. All proceeds will be donated to Merlin’s Magic Wand. #Legoland #Orlando #BrickDash5K

Oct. 20, 2019
First Watch
Sarasota Half

The beloved First Watch Sarasota Half & Relay moves to October in 2019. It's a great time of year to test yourself on the Ringling Bridge! Use BRSARASOTA19 for $10 off the half or relay; $5 off the 10K. #RunSarasota

Nov. 17, 2019
St Pete Run Fest
Half

St Pete Run Fest is back for year 3 with new challenges. Run a 5K, 10K, Half, or all three. There's an outdoor expo and kids race, too. Run on the waterfront and see downtown St. Pete! #SPRF #StPeteRunFest

Dec 15, 2019
Tampa
Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K

NEW THIS YEAR! 5K medals! Join the fun at the Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K in Tampa. Run along the bay at one of the prettiest times of the year. #HC15K #TAMPA

Jan. 19, 2020
Key West
Half & 5K

There's a half marathon and a 5K in the Conch Republic this January. This is a flat, fast course in an iconic, laid-back city. I'm running a Virtual Race this year. #KeyWestBR #ConchRepublic

Feb. 2, 2020
Best Damn Race Half
Safety Harbor

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Feb. 29, 2020
Best Damn Race Half
Orlando

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