Back At Best Damn Race!

I am so thrilled to announce that I am back at Best Damn Race as an ambassador for this incredible race series! For the past ten years, I’ve had the privilege of promoting these events, as part of one of the most fun teams around! In 2025, I’m doing it again, and I hope you’ll join me!

What Is Best Damn Race?

Best Damn Race is a race series, for runners, by runners. The races take place in fabulous cities, with multiple distances and even challenges for each location. In 2025, you’ll find us in

• Safety Harbor, FL (5K, 10K, 13.1M, 5K+10K Double Challenge) – Saturday, February 1
• Orlando (5K, 10K, 13.1M, 5K+10K Double Challenge) – Saturday, March 1
• New Orleans – date and distance TBA
• Leftover 5K – Orlando and Safety Harbor, date TBA

And remember, that Best Damn Race is open to and inclusive for runners of all ages, paces, and ability.

Why Best Damn Race?

If you love the race experience, Best Damn Race is for you. Not only will you get measured, certified courses, there is so much more. First, race registrations are fairly low and increase based on number of people running, not date cutoffs (for example, the Safety Harbor Half Marathon starts at $59 for the first 250 runners, and then bumps up to the next level for the next 250). You’ll also get great event shirts, goodie bags, and some of the best swag around. Free photos are also included in your registration fee, and the photographers always do a fantastic job!

So Let’s Talk About The Best Damn After Party

When you cross the finish line, it’s time to head to the Best Damn After Party! Follow the music and help yourself to yummy treats like pizza, fruit, candy, cold Diet Coke, and plenty of beer, hard seltzers and cocktails! You will absolutely be able to refuel and enjoy the post race vibes for quite some time!

What About The Volunteers?

I have to give it to the BDR Volunteer crew. They are truly the best in the game. Best Damn Race has a team of volunteers who are enthusiastic and excited, and want to help you have the best time at these events. From the people who distribute your packet, to the ones that hand out hydration and fuel on the course, to those who hand you your shiny medal, Best Damn Race really does have the best damn team!

Are You Ready To Run, Eat, Drink, And Party With Me? (Discount Code)

Let’s go! Use my code RUNSWITHPUGS when you register for Best Damn Race Safety Harbor or Orlando races. You’ll save 10% on any distance in those cities. You’ll also have the best damn time at a running event. As of right now, I’ll be in Safety Harbor, and I can’t wait to make my return to that location. (You can read about the last time I was there for BDR here.)

Will you be joining us at Best Damn Race?

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