This post is two years behind schedule but it needs to posted. In Feb of 2013, while we were living in the most awesome town of Safety Harbor, FL, we attend the first annual BEST DAMN RACE 5k. And let me tell you, it has been, hands down, one of the best 5k's I have ever attended. It truly is the Best Damn Race.
When we signed up for the race, we had been out of our regular running schedule for awhile. We ran occasionally, but nothing to put us in real race shape, so we decided to just go have fun and not worry about time.
Since we lived in Safety Harbor, we walked to the start, which was at the front of the Historic Spa at the end of beautiful Main street. Everyone was friendly, it was a gorgeous day and the course took us up and down our normal running route of Bay Street, where the views of the Bay are incredible.
We had a blast, finished in a respectable time, were awarded awesome medals and were given free unlimited beers afterwards. This is a key factor in the "Best" title. No coupons or tickets to redeem, no paying for entry to the beer garden. Free and unlimited beer. It was awesome. Beer is one of our favorite after race rituals and the Blue Moon guys did not disappoint.
I had signed up to run the 1/2 marathon in 2014, but was 8 months pregnant and decided it best to not participate. I contemplated walking the 5k, then took at a nap after the thought of it!
If you are in the Tampa or Orlando area (the keep expanding) sign up TODAY! So much fun! I hope they come to SC soon!
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