This Old Runner Writes About Running

Discounts & Deals on Fall Races

8/5/2021

Looking for Fall race discounts? Keep reading! Below are promo codes for cash discounts and extra swag for Tampa Bay area races. If you're looking for a discount on nationwide races, visit my race discount page.

If you plan to race in October, you still have 10-12 weeks to get ready. Check the following deals to find a race that appeals to you. Happy Running, All!

DC Virtual Runs Now Through November

Picture of WonderWoman Batman and Superman Koozies.

FREE Koozie with Code. (Image: Ventures Endurance)

Superhero Koozie Codes

Any beverage is going to taste better in a super hero koozie.

Use the codes below to score one when you sign up to run these DC Virtual Runs:

7/1 to 11/30/2021
DC Batman Virtual Run
1 mile, 5K or 10K. Use "DCBatmanPromo" for a free DC Batman Run koozie

7/1 to 11/30/2021
DC Superman Virtual Run
1 mile, 5K or 10K. Code "DCSupermanPromo" for a free DC Superman Run koozie

7/1 to 11/30/2021
DC Wonder Woman Virtual Run presented by Echelon 1 mile, 5K or 10K. Use code "DCWonderWomanPromo" for a free DC Wonder Woman Run koozie

Discounts on Live Races Near St. Pete / Tampa

Below are some local favorites. They're excellent destinations for Runcations, too.

September - Best Damn Race Orlando

SAVE 10% with Code "ThisOldRunner"

Front and back of Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon Medal for 2021.

Best Damn Race Orlando Half Medal. (Image: BDR)

9/25/21 - In-person
Best Damn Race Orlando
5K, 10K Half, Challenge, Orlando, FL
Use “THISOLDRUNNER" for 10% OFF any event! #BDR2021 #BestDamnRace

5K, 10K, Half & Challenge Medals (Image: BDR)

October - Best Damn Race Safety Harbor Weekend

SAVE 10% with Code "ThisOldRunner"

10/16-17/21 - In-person
Best Damn Race Safety Harbor, FL
5K, 10K Half, Double, Triple Challenge. Use code “THISOLDRUNNER" for 10% off any event!

Front and back views of Best Damn Race Safety Harbor Half Marathon Medal.

Best Damn Race Safety Harbor Half Medal (Image: BDR)

Front view of all the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor Medals in 2021 includes a Double and Triple Challenge.

BDR Safety Harbor: 5K, 10K, Double Challenge, Triple Challenge and Half Marathon Medals. (Image: BDR)

(Images: St Pete Run Fest)

November - St. Pete Run Fest Weekend

SAVE 5% with Code "CandyL21"

11/12-14/21 - In-person
St Pete Run Fest St. Petersburg, FL

There's a Youth Run, 5K and 10K on Saturday, followed by the Half on Sunday.

Run 1, 2 or 3 races to complete a SPRF Race Challenge.

Use "CandyL21" for 5% off any race.

December - Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Tampa

FREE Branded #HotChocolate Buff with Code "HC21"

12/19/2021 - In-person
Hot Chocolate 15K/5K - Tampa
Use my code: "HC21" when you register for a virtual or in person Hot Chocolate Race this Fall and you'll get this limited edition Hot Chocolate branded Buff!

Read more about the rest of this year's sweet Hot Chocolate 15K/5K SWAG on my blog. I hope you'll join me at the Hot Chocolate Tampa 15K on December 19 on Tampa's scenic waterfront.

Image of girl wearing FREE Hot Chocolate BUFF.

Use "HC21" to score a Bonus Buff in your Hot Chocolate Race Goodie Bag. (Image: HC15K)

Run a Hot Chocolate 5K or 10K in Tampa, FL on December 19, 2021

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Newest Best Damn Race: Freakin' Hot 5K is August 7 in Starkey Wilderness Park

6/6/2021

You're Invited!

Hit the trails in Starkey Wilderness Park this August for the first-ever Freakin' Hot 5K hosted by Best Damn Race.

Is it too hot to run in Florida in the Summer? Not if you pay attention to heat, humidity and hydration. That means running early or late, drinking lots of fluids, using sun protection, and taking your workouts inside on especially hot days.

Acclimating to the heat is a big deal, too. You must start slowly and be consistent. Soon, you'll find running in Florida in the Summer isn't terrible.

Here are some tips for running in the heat of Summer:

If you're up to the challenge, register now for BDR Freakin' Hot 5K!

What to Expect at the Freakin' Hot 5K?

Aid Stations with Super Soakers + Giant Water Slide

Chip-timed 5K Includes:

Freakin' Hot 5K T-Shirt
Freakin' Hot 5K Sticker
Freakin' Hot 5K Finisher Medal
Free Race Photos
Aid Stations with Super Soakers

Post Race Party Includes:

Cold Beer
Cold Drinks
Hot Wings
Giant Water Slide

Freakin' Hot 5K Runners receive a race shirt.

Race Bib for the Freakin' Hot 5K in Starkey Park on August 7, 2021

Full color Freakin' Hot 5K Race sticker.

Save 10% on Your Race Registration with Discount Code "THISOLDRUNNER"

Here's the price schedule for the Freakin' Hot 5K:

$20 for the first 250 participants who sign up (1 - 250) SOLD OUT!
$25 for the next 250 participants who sign up (251 - 500) GOING FAST!
$30 for the next 250 participants who sign up (501 - 750)
$35 for the final 250 participants who sign up (751 - 1000)

Don't forget to use my discount code: THISOLDRUNNER to SAVE yourself 10% Off regular prices.

Ready to Run? See You Sat., August 7 at 7:15 AM

The race is in J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., New Port Richey, FL US 34655. This beautiful park offers lots of shade and trails. Other amenities include:

Camping and Nature Trails
Playgrounds
Bike Trail that Connects to Suncoast Trail
Outdoor Volleyball
Horseshoe Pits
Equestrian trail
Picnic Areas and Shelters

There's plenty to do after the race if you want to stay and enjoy the park.

Don't Wait to Register. The Price Increases as More Runners Sign Up. Use "THISOLDRUNNER" for a 10% Discount!

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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 Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K Tampa

11/20/2019

Have you ever run the Hot Chocolate 15K or 5K? It's a race series that travels across the continent rewarding racers with a fun theme and lots of chocolate. They serve some of the creamiest hot chocolate I've tasted.

This year the race returns to Tampa on December 15. Keep reading to see the swag and while you're here, grab my discount code to SAVE $5 Off your TAMPA registration.

SAVE $5 or Score a Hat with Discount Codes

I just got this code that gives you $5 off your registration: DHARATKFBO (case sensitive).

Try to use it before the prices for both races go up on December 1st!

This discount code only works for the TAMPA races. If you want an extra perk for another city, use the city-specific codes on my race discounts page. That code gets you a HC15K/5K running hat.

If you're in Tampa and want a running hat instead of $5 off, use code BRHCTAMPA19.

Check Out the HC15K / 5K Swag and Bling

Hot Chocolate Race SWAG: Mens and Womens zip front hoodies.

Sweet SWAG! All racers receive a warm and cozy zip-front HC15K/5K jacket. (Photo credit: HC15K)

15K and 5K medals for the Hot Chocolate races are shaped like a chocolate bar and a cup of hot chocolate.

Runners in both the 5K and 15K receive finisher medals this season! (Photo credit: HC15K)

Chocolate On Course and at the Finish Line

Hot Chocolate Race finishers cup includes chocolate fondue and dippables.

This year the HC15K/5K finisher cups are made of biodegradable materials. (Photo Credit: HC15K)

New this season: Hot Chocolate Races are going GREEN. The finisher mugs and cups are made of biodegradable materials. It's a good first step for this race series.

FYI: You can drink and eat this delicious dark chocolate if you worry about gluten and nut allergies.

The recipe is gluten-free and has no compounds. It's also nut-free.

There are three "sweet stations" on the 15K course. If you need a chocolate fix during the race, you can get it on the run.

Enjoy a Festive Run Along Bayshore Boulevard

Check out my favorite photo from last year: Olaf Racers! There were lots of runners dressed up in holiday gear. The race course takes you all along Bayshore Boulevard with views of Tampa Bay and beautiful homes decorated for the season. This race always puts me in a holiday mood.

Last year I ran behind these snow women! Love all the creative costumes out on the course. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Map of the Tampa Hot Chocolate Race Courses. The course travels along Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa, FL.

The course is an out-and-back along Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa. There are great views of the Bay. (Credit: HC15K)

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