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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.

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🏝Florida in January
🎸Live Music on Course
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🌅 Sunrise at mile 2
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🏅🏅 Finisher Medals for Half & 5K
🍻 Unlimited Free Beer
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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)

Discount on the 2020 Best Damn Races in Safety Harbor, Savannah, Orlando, NOLA

11/9/2019

SAVE 10% on Any Best Damn Race in Any City During 2020 with code: "ThisOldRunner"

The Best Damn Race series focuses on great locations and courses. Each event has two or more races and welcomes runners of all abilities. The #BDR post race parties have excellent food and fun to celebrate your racing accomplishment!

Disclaimer: I’m an ambassador for the Best Damn Race. I'm promoting the races because they're awesome

February 1-2 Weekend in Safety Harbor, FL

Challenge Medals for the 2020 Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor, FL

These are the double and triple challenge medals and the 5K medal. Not shown: 10K medal. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

Half Marathon Medal for the 2020 Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor, FL

This is the 2020 Half Marathon medal. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

Saturday: 5K, 10K + Double Challenge
Sunday: Half Marathon + Triple Challenge

The Safety Harbor Best Damn Races start and finish on the beautiful downtown waterfront.

Register for a BDR Challenge in Safety Harbor, and all you'll need is shoes and shorts! That's 'cause you score BDR socks, shirts, and a hat or visor when you run the Double or Triple Challenge.

5K, 10K or the Half racers get a beautiful race, shirt, finisher medal, and a fantastic post-race party on the waterfront.

Saturday, February 15 in Savannah, GA

5K medal for the 2020 Best Damn Race in Savannah

The Savannah 5K medal has a fountain with glow in the dark water. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

Half marathon medal for 2020 Best Damn Race in Savannah

The Savannah Half Marathon medal features the Lafayette Square fountain. The water glows in the dark. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

5K and Half Marathon
Come race around the scenic squares in Savannah. The Best Damn Race Savannah half and 5K both begin and end at Forsyth Park.

See the NOLA historic sites, then celebrate afterwards at the Best Damn Race party.

See the fountain on the medal? That water glows in the dark! Don't forget: First 2,000 Registered Runners Get BDR Socks!

Saturday, February 29 in Orlando, FL

10K medal for the 2020 Best Damn Race in Orlando

This is the Orlando 10K medal with a sliding swan. The 5K (not shown) has a moving roller coaster car. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

Half marathon medal for the 2020 Best Damn Race in Orlando

This is the Orlando Half Marathon medal. The ferris wheel spins! (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

5K, 10K, Double Challenge, Half Marathon
It's leap year, and what better way to celebrate an extra day than running a race?
If you're one of the early birds for Best Damn Race Orlando you'll score Orlando socks.

Everything begins and ends at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. Celebrate after the race with an excellent post race party.

Sunday, March 22 in New Orleans, LA

5K medal for the 2020 Best Damn Race in NOLA

This year's NOLA sugar skull medals are three-dimensional and have eyes that glow in the dark! (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

Half medal for the 2020 Best Damn Race in NOLA

The big NOLA sugar skull half marathon medals are three-dimensional with glow-in-the-dark eyes eyes! (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)

5K and Half Marathon
Come experience New Orleans on foot. Run through NOLA and earn this 3D sugar skull medal. The eyes glow in the dark! First 2,500 Registered Runners Get NOLA Socks.

There are two Best Damn Race New Orleans events. The 5K and half marathon begin and end in the French Quarter

Best Damn Race city-specific socks for runners in Safety Harbor, NOLA, Savannah and Orlando.

Register early at BestDamnRace.com to get your new pair of city-specific socks!

Use the discount code: "ThisOldRunner" when you and your running friends register to SAVE 10% off your races.

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Best Damn Race Reveals 2020 Medals for Orlando and New Orleans Races

9/25/2019

The Best Damn Race Orlando and NOLA medal sneak peeks are here! You can see the Safety Harbor medals and perks in my earlier post.

Keep reading to see the bling you earn by running in Orlando on February 29, and New Orleans on March 22, 2020. And there's a discount code for you at the end of the post!

Disclaimer: I’m an ambassador for the Best Damn Race. I'm promoting the races 'cause they're awesome.

Run a Best Damn Race 5K, 10K, Challenge or Half in Orlando on February 29, 2020

Saturday, February 29, 2020
Races: 5K, 10K, 5K + 10K Challenge, and Half Marathon
It's leap year, and what better way to celebrate an extra day than running a race?

If you're one of the early birds for Best Damn Race Orlando you'll score some socks.

Everything begins and ends at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.

Come enjoy a run through the city at a beautiful time of year. Celebrate your race with an excellent post race party.

First 3,500 Registered Runners Get These BDR Orlando Socks!

Run a Best Damn Race 5K or Half in New Orleans on March 22, 2020

Sunday, March 22, 2020
Races: 5K and Half Marathon
First 2,500 Registered Runners Get NOLA Socks

Come experience New Orleans on foot. Run through NOLA and earn this 3D sugar skull medal that glows in the dark!

Best Damn Race New Orleans offers two events. The 5K and half marathon begin and end in the French Quarter

First 2,500 Registered Runners Get Special BDR NOLA Socks!

SOON: Sneak Peek at the Savannah Medals

Saturday, February 15, 2020
5K and Half Marathon
Race around the scenic squares in Savannah.

I'll post the Best Damn Race Savannah Medals here soon. And yep, you get socks with that!
First 2,000 Registered Runners Get BDR Socks

The Best Damn Race Savannah half and 5K both begin and end at Forsyth Park.

See the NOLA historic sites, then celebrate afterwards at the Best Damn Race party.

First 2,000 Registered Runners Get BDR Savannah Socks!

Use Discount Code "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE 10% on ANY Best Damn Race in Any City!

Use my discount code: "ThisOldRunner" when you register to run in Safety Harbor, Orlando, Savannah, and New Orleans and you'll SAVE 10% on your race! Feel free to share the discount code with friends and family!

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