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I’m coming up on 100 posts on this blog very soon, and I thought it would be the perfect time to do a giveaway. I was contacted by the Reebok SPARTAN RACE a few weeks ago, which is an obstacle race event hosted all over the U.S. I am giving away one free race entry to any US 2014 Spartan Race of your choice!
All you have to do is comment on this post sharing your favorite race, and log in to the widget below. For a second entry, follow Chicago Jogger on Twitter and report it in the widget. A winner will be randomly selected next Friday, April 25th.
In the Midwest there are Spartan Races in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. There are races in many other states as well – check out the event location map. There are several different types of races you can register for, including the Spartan Sprint (3+ miles with 15+ obstacles), the Super Spartan (8+ miles with 20+ obstacles), the Spartan Beast (12+ miles with 25+ obstacles). There is also team racing available – find more information here.
This race series started with a Spartan Race event in Vermont in 2010. In 2012, Outside Magazine named Spartan Race the Best Obstacle Race. In early 2013, Spartan Race partnered with Reebok. Reebok recently released an All-Terrain Series shoe in partnership with the race series, including the option to create a custom shoe.
Spartan Race is described as “A unique culture and community of athletes striving together to overcome any and everything.” Overcoming those obstacles may include a number of things – jumping over fire, carrying objects, climbing a wall, hopping tires, climbing a rope… and more. The idea of this race series is that it is unpredictable – runners do not receive a course map, and don’t know exactly which obstacles are coming until the race begins. Learn more about the Spartan Race on the FAQ page.
If you don’t win the giveaway, you can still get 15% off registration for a Spartan Race by clicking on this link. Good luck!
{I was not compensated for this post. I was provided with a discount link and one race entry to give away to readers. Ensure that you are in top physical condition before signing up for any race.}
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I’m Celia. I live in the Chicago area. I'm a mama of two, runner, business owner and former Iowan. My blog includes recipes, fitness and travel posts, and stories about Chicago.
My wife and I enjoy running 5K races together.
My favorite race is the Austin 10/20. The 10 mile course is relatively flat, great volunteers, 20 local bands playing along the route, lots of cheering people near the start and finish, and the small concert afterwards is awesome.
My favorite running race is almost any 10K. I love the 10K because it's long enough for it to still challenge me as far as being a distance race, but short enough to where I can really pick up some speed!
Our local 5K race is my favorite.
My husband and I have done a half marathon – but would love to change it up and do a Spartan together. Would be an adventure!
The Marine Corps Marathon is my favorite. Remember running a few miles with my Dad as a teenager. This October my daughter runs it 30+ years later. Definitely on my bucket list; maybe next year!
My favorite race is the Spartan! Ran it last year and hope to again soon!
Looks like a fun race!
We have a local 5k run by the minor league baseball team that crosses state lines over into Illinois (from Iowa) and back. Two different bridges to run across!
Man that's a tough one. But I'd have to say spartan race just because of their desire to get people to work out in general and not just race. Not to mention though their races are pretty tough
My favorite race is a 5-mile run in Florida called the Manatee Run. It's a beautiful course and at the end of December so it's not too hot.
my favorite running race is the marathon… but to watch. i've never done a marathon, but it is special to watch.
I've recently grown fond of 13.1 miles (Half Marathons), it has been helping me with my endurance and stamina for obstacle races, which I love!