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Sidelined by Sinuses Means No New Review for 2017 First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

3/21/2017

 
​My apologies. A scratchy throat, two weeks before race day, turned into a raging sinus invasion that put me in bed for 10+ days. The infection derailed one of my favorite Spring half marathons: the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay.
 
First Watch Sarasota Half would let me defer my entry until 2018 — but it would cost an additional $30. I decided to cut my losses.

While recuperating, I took advantage of blitz pricing and registered for the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor 5K/10K Challenge, AND the Florida Road Races 5K Triple Crown Challenge at deep discount prices. Woo hoo! That made me feel better right away.

Finisher Medal for 2017 First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon.
Sidelined by a sinus infection, I missed the First Watch Sarasota Half on March 19. That mean no huge dolphin finisher medal for me this year.
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​My next race is a fun and funky Hippie Dash 5K in downtown Gulfport that supports Goodwill. I’m looking forward to being fully recovered, and running the race with my daughter.

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Like to plan ahead? Read below for details and discounts on upcoming races:

2017-2018 Florida Road Races
October 2017-March 2018
5Ks, a 15K and Half Marathons on Florida's West Coast. Multiple race challenges. Blitz Pricing for earliest registrants. Discounts continue. Next increase in 30 days.

2017 Myakka River Half Marathon and 5K
November 11, 2017
Run in beautiful Myakka River State Park in Sarasota. Get 10% off already discounted prices with code: RUNSARASOTA


2017 Inaugural St Pete Run Fest
November 18-19, 2017
Two day running festival in downtown St. Pete. Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Run. Discount pricing until 3/31/17.


2018 Best Damn Race Safety Harbor 
February 3, 2018
Blitz Pricing based on number of entries. 5K/10K Challenge, Half Marathon. Held on the waterfront in Safety Harbor. The sooner you register, the less you'll pay.
 
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2018 Sarasota Music Half
February 4, 2018
Hurry! $59 Weekend Pricing Blitz good through 3/21/17.


2018 First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay
March 2018
​Registration opens on May 1, 2017.


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  • Blog
  • Race Discounts
  • Races
    • 2021 Races >
      • REVIEW: 2021 Tampa Hot Chocolate 15K 5K
      • Hot Chocolate 15K Watercolor Journal
    • 2019 Races >
      • 2019 First Watch Sarasota Half
      • 2019 Legoland Brick Dash 5K
      • 2019 World Refugee Day 5K
      • 2019 Pittsburgh Half Marathon
      • 2019 Rugged Maniac Dade City
      • 2019 Copperhead 5K at the Valspar Championship
      • 2019 Best Damn Race
      • 2019 St Pete Beach Classic Duo
    • 2018 Races >
      • 2018 First Watch Sarasota Half
    • 2017 Races >
      • 2017 Madeira Beach Sunset Series
      • 2017 Best Damn Race Leftover 5k
      • 2017 May Day 10K
      • 2017 5K on the Runway
      • 2017 Valspar Par 4 Miler
      • 2017 Sarasota Music Half
      • 2017 SPB Beach Classic
      • 2017 Kettle Krush 5K
    • 2016 Races >
      • 2016 Caladesi Island 10 Miler
      • 2016 Ronnie's Run 10 Miler
      • 2016 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
      • 2016 Fort DeSoto 15K
      • 2016 One Step Closer 10k
      • 2016 Hippie Dash 5k
      • 2016 May Day 10K
      • 2016 FL Beach Half
      • 2016 SPB Beach Classic
    • 2015 Races >
      • 2015 May Day 10k
      • 2015 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
      • 2015 Fort DeSoto 15K
      • 2015 Honeymoon Island Half
  • Places
    • --> Seen On A Run
    • Azalea Park
    • Crescent Lake Park
    • Weedon Island Preserve
    • Demens Landing
    • Riviera Bay Park
    • Walter Fuller Park
  • My Story
    • Contact