Some of the best race memories I have have been Destination Races. My first half marathon was run through the streets of Annapolis, Maryland and in case you missed all of my insta posts last weekend, my team just completed a relay race through the Gettysburg area.
What makes destination races so appealing?
I love to explore a new city on foot and running a race is the best way to check out the highlights of a city (without getting lost!). A destination race is a great way to escape for a girls/guys or couples weekend. Even though you will be running, it still feels like a vacation. Sold yet?
Craft Classic Half Marathon & 5K
I’ve teamed up with Road Runner Sports to highlight their new Craft Classic half marathon and 5k races. There are 3 great race destinations to choose from: San Diego ( July 17th) , Atlanta (Sept. 10th) and Phoenix (Oct. 16th). All of the races benefit Team RWB, a national organization that serves our military by enriching the lives of veterans with social and physical activities.
What makes the Craft Classic Half Marathon and 5k Races so unique? Race Perks! Every runner will receive: a race shirt, Knockaround sunglasses, commemorative pint glass, finishers medal, free beer, free race photos, live athlete tracking, age group awards, overall awards, team awards, and the half marathon winners will WIN THEIR WEIGHT IN BEER! Every race location will have a special beer release in conjunction with the race. Each city will also have fun training runs leading up to the races. You can check their Facebook page for updates on local events.
I am joining the Fun In The Sun giveaway hop and lucky you I’ve got a free entry to the Road Runner Sports Craft Classic Half Marathon and 5K race of your choice to give away.
Can’t wait to register? You can use my discount code (MotherRunner) for $10 off the half and $5 off 5K in any of the cities. This post is sponsored by Road Runner Sports however all opinions are my own.
Which race would you choose? Phoenix, San Diego or Atlanta?
Remember to check out all the great giveaways and blogs in the Fun In The Sun blog hop hosted by Runaway Bridal Planner
I would probably choose San Diego, since it’s close, but I’m probably going to be in Phoenix for a class October 10-15, so that race might be a natural.
Ooh I hope you win!
How much fun! This sounds like a wonderful race series.
I know it does!
I’d choose Phoenix — except all of those locations are hot at those times of years! Except maybe San Diego, which is never really hot.
You know I love me a racecation (actually presently considering a race in AZ that weekend!).
Well it might be just perfect you then!
Oh man, I can’t run in hot climates or I would totally enter! Looks like fun!!!
I think you could run anywhere!
This sounds like a cool race series. I like their tag line “Miles Down Bottoms Up”. I’m not very far from Atlanta! So, that would be the most economical choice.
Yes it’s a great slogan! Thanks for entering
This sounds like an awesome race series! The more swag the better ;-P
definitely!
Beer +running = heaven! I want to go to San Deigo!
That would be fun! Thanks for entering
I’ve never done a destination race. Out of those 3, I’d pick San Diego. Actually this week I was talking to my hubby and mentioned to him how I can’t wait when our daughter grows up a bit and I’d like to go to Disney and do a race there!
Destination races are so much fun! good luck with the raffle
Atlanta so I could go and drink with my hometown peeps, or San Diego to visit some other fun friends!
Great plan indeed! Good luck
This sounds like the race for me! I wonder if I’ll be healed up enough by July… it’s on my birthday weekend; would be so fun!
OH yes it sure would!
If only I could make it to one of those destinations…San Diego has been on my list for quite some time! It sounds like a really fun race series!
It does sound like a blast! Hope they do some more locations next year
ohhhh I know a lot of people that would be interested in this! I’ll be sharing this!
Thanks so much!
How fun! This is the first time I have seen this race series! Atlanta is HOT in September but that is the closest one to me 🙂 Fun giveaway! #funinthesun
OOh good luck! You are used to the heat
This looks fun! I’m not too far from Atlanta, I’d be in for the half!
Awesome! Thanks for entering
Ooooh all great cities! I think I’d go with either San Diego or Phoenix. Destination races are so much fun.
They are aren’t they?!
I live nearest San Diego but will be in Chicago for a different race that weekend so let’s go with Phoenix! It sounds like a really unique race experience. ALSO I am a member of Team RWB (Orange County, CA) and am very familiar with this wonderful Veteran Supporting organization!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 #funinthesun
Oh great and thanks for entering!
What a fun sounding race! I have yet to travel for a race, but it sounds like I’d enjoy it 🙂
Oh yes so much more fun!
I was just reading up on this race series yesterday! I’m thinking about running the San Diego race. I’m going to be out in LA that week for BlogFest, so I’m thinking about running this one with a friend who just moved out there last summer. Thanks for sharing!
Oh that would be fun!
I’d love to do SD to visit my stepdaughter!
Thanks for entering!
I like the idea of a destination race! It’d be fun to do the one in Atlanta since I have family in the area 🙂
Great! Thanks for entering good luck
Wish it would come to DC!
Totally awesome finish line fun!
That would be lots of fun maybe next year!
How awesome!! Your weight in beer!! Wow!!
Great locations and looks like a blast!
I know that would be a lot of beer to drink for me
Tough choice! I would choose San Diego or Phoenix. What a fun new series. My husband would love the beer prize!
It does sound like such a fun series
I wish I could afford another race action because this craft classic looks pretty great!
It looks like a blast!
somewhere warm.. San Diego sounds like the best!
It does sound perfect right about now
i would go to the san diego race! I just moved here 5 weeks ago
awesome! Thanks for entering and good luck
I think I would want to run Pheonix one but the San Diego one would be fun too! I so want to run one though! My husband would totally be more into running if he knew he got a beer at the end. Ha.
Thanks for entering and good luck!
Weight in beer? OK, so that is my kind of race! 🙂
I will be doing my first Half Marathon out of state, Worcester Half Marathon, in June. I hope as my kids get older I can do more and explore some new places.
It is so much fun to do a race cation and yes it’s easier when your kids are older for sure
I would like to attend San Diego
that would be fun thanks for entering!
Awesome prize! San Diego would be a fun destination to run!
Thanks so much for linking up in the hop!
It would be! Thanks again for organizing