Hot Chocolate 15K and 5K Seattle Coupon Code for 2019

Hey all! Just a little housekeeping post here for this year's Seattle Hot Chocolate extra race swag with the code: SEAANDREA19 This year, for the first time, the freebie is an arm band to hold all types of phones:

And of course, that's in addition to the awesome hoodie with every registration, 5K or 15K. 

I'm a HUGE fan of the understated colors this year. A lot of times, I get the men's in a smaller size, but I may got for the women's this year!

And if you run the 15K, you'll earn this awesome city specific medal with lovely Rainier views:

And, don't forget about the legacy program - if you're running the race for a third year in a row (or 5th, or 10th) you'll earn yourself some PERKS: a specialized race bib, commemorative pin, discounts and more. Check out the details here.

The race is Sunday, March 3rd 2019, the perfect time of year for some really excellent hot chocolate. 
Hopefully I've tempted you to join in the fun and for some extra incentive, here are my recaps from Seattle, Seattle AND Chicago. If you are not in the Seattle area, check out a Hot Chocolate race near you in the following cities:

• Atlanta
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Denver
• Minneapolis
• Philadelphia
• San Diego
• Seattle
• St. Louis
• Nashville
• Charlotte
• Tampa
• Scottsdale
• Columbus
• Indianapolis
• San Francisco
• Houston
• Mexico City

Hot Chocolate 15K and 5K Seattle Coupon Code for 2018 (2019 UPDATE!)

**UPDATE FOR 2019: I'm not sure what it will be, but you can start using SEAANDREA19 for next year's free item!**

As I head off to help out at the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K booth for the Rock n' Roll Seattle Expo, I figured now was as good a time as any to share the deets for the upcoming season's freebie! I'm pretty excited about this one, since I wear my extra swag hat from FIVE seasons ago ALL. THE. TIME. Plus, I like the understated look:

Make sure to use the code: SEAANDREA18 to get this hat added to your goodie bag when you register for either the 15K or 5K. As usual, the swag does not disappoint - this season we're back to a pullover!

And if you run the 15K, there will be an awesome city specific medal to add to your collection, which I think might convert to a key chain - I'll update with a picture soon! 

And, new this season, RAM Racing is rolling out a legacy program - if you're running the race for a third year in a row (or 5th, or 10th) you'll earn yourself some PERKS: a specialized race bib, commemorative pin, discounts and more. Check out the details here.

The race is Sunday, March 4th 2018, the perfect time of year for some really excellent hot chocolate. Hopefully I've tempted you to join in the fun and get yer free hat!  For some extra incentive, here are my recaps from Seattle, Seattle AND Chicago. If you are not in the Seattle area, check out a Hot Chocolate race near you in the following cities:

• Atlanta
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Denver
• Minneapolis
• Philadelphia
• San Diego
• Seattle
• St. Louis
• Nashville
• Las Vegas
• Tampa
• Scottsdale
• Columbus
• Indianapolis
• San Francisco

Oiselle Tenacious Ten Race Discount Code!

Now that I have a few more deets, I thought I'd put up a post (complete with promo code!) for the TENACIOUS TEN. 

Y'all, Oiselle is finally sponsoring a race! After five years of being a part of this great team, I couldn't be more excited! And, there's a TEN MILE option - which I've always wanted to run. If this distance appeals to you, too, get registering soon: there are limited spots for the 10 mile race and, as of earlier this week, there were only about 40 left. Alas, I still have not rid myself of plantar fasciitis, so I won't be able to partake. However, there is a 10K option as well. I am doing a new treatment for my foot (which I may detail here once I'm done) and I'm hopeful that I'll be able to do 6.2 leisurely miles by April. I may just use the beginner training plan to ramp up my running. Thanks to the amazing Beth at Running Evolution, there is a personalized beginner training plan:

This is the new iteration of the Brooks Trailhead Run, formerly Emerald City Run, and before that - the Seattle's Best.  The start and finish of the race will take place at Gas Works Park, on Saturday, April 22nd. Yay a SATURDAY RACE!   

can't beat the view from the start/finish

Both distances include a finishers medal, and forget about inevitably ill fitting shirts, everyone registering gets a TRUCKER HAT:

What: 10Mile, 10K, 1K kids race

When: Saturday, April 22nd (start time: 8AM )

Where: Gasworks Park (course maps here)

Register HERE and use code: READANDRUN17 for 10% off 

Hope to see you there!  Prices go up on next Thursday, February 23rd, so register soon.

Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Seattle 2017 Coupon Code! (UPDATE for 2019)

**UPDATE FOR 2019: I'm not sure what it will be, but you can start using SEAANDREA19 for next year's free item!**

I'll have a post up with more details soon.

It's that time again!  Here's this season's Hot Chocolate 5K/15K Seattle code for a new extra swag item - and it's a GOOD ONE.

After two different years of hats, I'm pretty excited about a VISOR. So if you use code: SEATTLESWAG2 RAM Racing will add one to your already awesome goodie bag when you register for the Seattle 15K OR 5K.

Goodie Bag!

I'm also pretty excited about this much more neutral and sophisticated gray hoodie for the 2017 season. I've tried it on in person and it's super cozy, as well as much brighter looking than in the picture. Speaking of pictures, the race photos are FREE!

Also, the 15K medals are pretty darn cool, too! As always, they are city specific and now the circular part comes out and is a MAGNET. So if you are the type of person who has all their medals sitting in a box in the closet (guilty) this is a really easy and fun way to display your bling.

The race is Sunday, March 5th 2017 - perfect time of year for some hot chocolate. The folks at RAM Racing put a lot of thought, time and effort into choosing the hot cocoa and fondue - trust me.  And it is goooooood.  

Hopefully I've tempted you to join in the fun and get yer free visor!  If not, here are my recaps from Seattle, Seattle AND Chicago. If you are not in the Seattle area, check out a Hot Chocolate race near you!

Atlanta
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
San Diego
Seattle
St. Louis
Nashville
Las Vegas
Tampa
Scottsdale

And, hey, once you've tackled 9.3 miles - you should TOTALLY run the Oiselle Tenacious TEN MILER on April 22nd! Or the 10K! Either way, use code READANDRUN17 for 10% off registration.

Snohomish River Run 2016 Discount Code!

For all my running friends, I have a new race discount code to share! 2016 will be the fifth year of the Snohomish River Run and I'm sure they'll be pulling out all the stops to mark the occasion, including my favorite perk - the post race hot soup and crusty bread! (Here are my recaps from 2012 and 2014.)

The course is flat, fast and USTAF Certified. Personalized bibs, race shirts and medals are given for both distances, 10K and half marathon. It starts and ends in Downtown Snohomish with plenty of parking nearby and at the local high school - one less thing to worry about on race day. 

Hope to see you there!

Discount: READANDRUN16 for 15% off!

Where: Downtown Snohomish on 1st Avenue, between Avenue E and 2nd Street

When: Sunday, October 9th at 8:00 AM

REGISTER HERE

Disclosure: I was offered race entries and a monetary reward in exchange for getting the word out about the race series; although it is sponsored, all opinions are my own.

Brooks Trailhead Race 2016 Discount Code

Time to share a new race discount code!  Well, the race isn't new - this will be the second year of the Brooks Trailhead Run and, once again, I'm happy the race director asked me to help get the word out about the race.  

The start and finish of the race will take place at Gas Works Park, just a short walk from the Trailhead Store on Sunday, May 22nd.   

can't beat the view from the start/finish

There is a 15K as well as a 10K option, and both distances are awarded medals. 

If you're not sure about the half marathon distance, or want a nice little 9+ mile training run (perhaps a long run before the Seattle Rock n' Roll in June), a 15K is a GREAT option.  And I love a good 10K, too.  

I enjoyed the race last year, but was a little skeptical of the parts of the course that went through alleyways and it looks as if they are working on changing that!  Yay!

Here are the deets:

Brooks Trailhead 10K & 15K (1K kids run): Sunday, May 22nd (start time TBD, was 8AM last year)

Where: Gasworks Park

Register HERE and use code: HALLBERG16BTH for 15% off (good thru March 6, then 10% off thereafter)

Hope to see you there!  Prices go up on March 1st and there are only 500 spots for the 15K, so register soon for the best deal.

Disclosure: I was offered a race entry in exchange for getting the word out about the race; although it is sponsored, all opinions are my own.

Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Seattle Coupon/Promo Code 2016 (UPDATE for 2019)

**UPDATE FOR 2019: I'm not sure what it will be, but you can start using SEAANDREA19 for next year's free item!**

I'll have a post up with more details soon.

Registrations are ramping up for Seattle Hot Chocolate 15K/5K, so I thought I'd re-share the deets here (and because I'm having some hiccups with redirects from Born And Raced......). 

Here's this season's Hot Chocolate 5K/15K Seattle freebie! 

Use code: SEABUFF2 for a free buff when you register for the Seattle 15K OR 5K.

• The race is Sunday, March 6th 2016 - perfect time of year for some hot chocolate.
• The swag is always awesome, and this year is no exception:

  

  Full zip, fleece lined tech jackets!

• And again, there will be medals for the 15K - super cool, city-specific bling.

• The folks at RAM Racing put a lot of thought, time and effort into choosing the hot cocoa and fondue - trust me.  And it is goooooood.  
• They have an option this year to have your packet sent to your HOME!  This is really great, since it can be a bit of a bear to head to the Seattle Center twice in one weekend for most people.
• And they have added NUUN as the on course hydration!  This makes me super happy.

yesssss.

Hopefully I've tempted you to join in the fun and get yer free buff!  If not, here are my recaps from Seattle , Seattle AND Chicago.  I can attest to the fact that the race in each of these cities is so fun and really well organized.  If you want to run in any of these other cities:

• Atlanta
• Austin
• Chicago
• Columbus
• Dallas
• Denver
• Minneapolis
• Philadelphia
• Phoenix
• San Diego
• Seattle
• St. Louis
• Nashville
• Los Angeles 

Go here and check out this great race series!

Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Seattle 2016 Coupon Code! (UPDATED for 2019)

**UPDATE FOR 2019: I'm not sure what it will be, but you can start using SEAANDREA19 for next year's free item!**

I'll have a post up with more details soon.

It's that time again!  Here's this season's Hot Chocolate 5K/15K Seattle freebie! 

Use code: SEABUFF2 for a free buff when you register for the Seattle 15K OR 5K.

• The race is Sunday, March 6th 2016 - perfect time of year for some hot chocolate.
• The swag is always awesome, and this year is no exception:

  

  Full zip, fleece lined tech jackets!

• And again, there will be medals for the 15K - super cool, city-specific bling.

• The folks at RAM Racing put a lot of thought, time and effort into choosing the hot cocoa and fondue - trust me.  And it is goooooood.  

yesssss.

Hopefully I've tempted you to join in the fun and get yer free buff!  If not, here are my recaps from Seattle , Seattle AND Chicago.  I can attest to the fact that the race in each of these cities is so fun and really well organized.  If you want to run in any of these other cities:

• Atlanta
• Austin
• Chicago
• Columbus
• Dallas
• Denver
• Minneapolis
• Philadelphia
• Phoenix
• San Diego
• Seattle
• St. Louis
• Nashville
• Los Angeles 

Go here and check out this great race series!

The Beats Half Marathon Discount Code!

Yep, ANOTHER discount code to share!  This is another new race that is being organized by the same folks at the Snohomish Running Company.  The Beats Run will take place on July 26th, 2015 and this half marathon is all about the music.  There will be a DJ at each mile along the course, and given my taste for good EDM, I'm VERY excited to check this race out.  Plus it's at Marymoor Park in Redmond (great location for easy race logistics) and will have Nuun on course, just like my favorite half marathon!

They've announced the DJ for the post race party, who has a single signed to one of my favorite artist's labels (Tiesto).

From the race director: X-Vertigo, originally from France and residing in Los Angeles, has been without a doubt one of the biggest up and coming, electronic music artists of 2014. In 2013 alone he signed on 3 of the biggest labels in today's music industry. His single "Kings" was signed on Tiesto's Musical Freedom label and topped #18 on Beatport's Progressive chart. His second single "Dusk" was picked up by Armin Van Buuren's Armada/Trice recordings which topped at #48 and was part of the Armada "Best tracks of 2013" Compilation . Finally, Nervo & Ivan Van Gough ft Beverly Knight's "Not taking this no more"(X-VERTIGO vs Bass King remix) was signed by #1 Dutch label Spinnin' Records and stayed on the Electro House Top 100charts for nearly a month.  You can give a listen here.

They've begun announcing DJs for the course, and I'm pretty excited to run without headphones for 13.1.  So come on out and join in the fun!  Register here and use code: HALLBERG15 for 15% off registration.

Disclosure: I was offered a race entry in exchange for getting the word out about the race; although it is sponsored, all opinions are my own.

Brooks Trailhead 10K/15K Race Discount Code!

Yep, another discount code to share!  When it rains, it pours apparently.  I'm super lucky to have a relationship with the Snohomish Running Company: they are working with Brooks on their inaugural Trailhead Run and asked me to help get the word out about the race.  Now that Brooks has opened up new offices and the Trailhead Store across the street from the Burke-Gilman Trail, what better way to celebrate than with a run?  

The start and finish of the race will take place at Gas Works Park, just a short walk from the Trailhead Store.  This race is the new incarnation of last year's Emerald City Run and before that, the Seattle's Best 15K.  Which I ran three years ago and can attest to the fact that it's a mostly flat course. (I'm excited to tackle that very short uphill/downhill portion again, now that I know what to expect!)

can't beat the view from the start/finish

If you're not sure about the half marathon distance, or want a nice little 9+ mile training run, a 15K is a great option.  And I love a good 10K, too.  Medals are awarded all finishers - 15K and 10K!  I am a HUGE fan of Brooks shoes, so a Brooks themed medal is very appealing.  Also appealing - a SATURDAY race.  Here are the deets:

Brooks Trailhead 10K & 15K (1K kids run): Saturday, May 30th 8AM

Where: Gasworks Park

Register HERE and use code: HALLBERG15 for 15% off (good thru May 1st!)

Disclosure: I was offered a race entry in exchange for getting the word out about the race; although it is sponsored, all opinions are my own.