This Old Runner Writes About Running

Run or Ride in the Best Damn Race Florida Summer Challenge

5/29/2020

The Best Damn Race has a Florida Challenge for runners and cyclists that begins June 1, 2020.

Run, Walk or Cycle the state of Florida, North to South. You'll begin (VIRTUALLY) in Amelia Island and head south to Key West. There are checkpoints and badge rewards along the way to keep your head in the game.

Daytona Beach: Run an imaginary lap on the Daytona Speedway
Space Coast: Stop for a Space Shuttle launch or tour of Cape Canaveral
South Beach/Miami: Sip a drink on the beach and watch the waves
Key West: Finish your challenge at the Southernmost Point in Florida (and the USA)

Race Options for Solo and Team Participants

Register as an individual or team. The Challenge begins June 1 for SOLO runners and June 15 for teams and cyclists. It ends October 31. Solo runners get a two-week head start.

Solo Runners/Walkers (6/1 - 10/31) Can Choose:

300K = 186.41 total miles; 1 mile per day
1000K = 621.37 miles; 4.2 miles per day

Team of 2 or 4 Runners/Walkers (6/15 - 10/31) Can Choose:

1000K = 621.37 miles; average 4.2 miles per day shared with team members

Cyclists (6/15 - 10/31) Can Choose:

1000K = 621.37 miles; average 4.2 miles per day shared with team members

There are plenty of options for anyone who wants to join the #BDRFloridaChallenge

As of May 29, over 450 people were registered to run and bike across Florida! There are 129 Solo 1000K runners, 236 running teams, 44 Solo 300K runners, and 31 Solo 1000K cyclists.

Join the fun and you'll have plenty of company for the challenge.

Track Your Mileage Online

Use the BDR Challenge Tracker to submit your miles each day. As you enter the miles you run, walk or ride, your icon moves along the race course.

You can check your location and your competition!

Destination Badges

You receive a badge once you arrive at each challenge checkpoint.

Daytona Beach, the Space Coast, South Beach, and Key West checkpoints each have a unique digital badge.

Post your badges on your social channels with #BDRChallenge and #BDRFloridaChallenge.

I'll be looking for you so I can send you a virtual high-five!

Get an electronic badge when you reach each destination along the course.

Race Shirts

Every participant gets a commemorative T-Shirt of their choice to start the challenge.

Join the BDR Florida Challenge Facebook Group for updates on when shirts ship based on your bib number.

The first batch was ordered May 29; all shirts ship within 3 weeks of your registration.

You can wear your shirt during the challenge.

Choose a blue or green gender-specific shirt made out of super soft performance blend material.

Finisher Medal

Each participant receives a finisher medal at the completion of the challenge.

The bright blue, orange and green design recaps all the places you saw on your virtual adventure in Florida.

Medals are sent after you cross the finish line. All participants get a medal.

Finisher Patch
for 1000K
Distance Finishers

Everyone who crosses the 1000K (only) finish line receives a custom finisher patch.

It's gonna look great stitched to your race bag or displayed with other competitive keepsakes.

1000K runners, walkers, and cyclists earn this special patch upon completion.

Register Now and Run June Through October

I know everyone wants to run in real life, but until that's a safe option, I need MOTIVATION to keep me on track. I want to be ready whenever in-person races are a reality.

My Summer solution is the Best Damn Race Virtual Florida Challenge. I'm running the 1000K Solo. That means starting June 1 (as a solo runner), I need to average 4.2 miles a day. That's the best kind of motivation if you ask me! Remember, teams and cyclists start June 15.

I hope you'll join me at the starting line in Amelia Island, Daytona, Cape Canaveral, South Beach and Key West this Summer!

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