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5 Reasons to Run the Craft Classic Half Marathon & 5K (& Entry GIVEAWAY!)

February 27, 2017 By fitnessfatale 18 Comments

I love craft beer. I love running. Why wouldn’t we mix these two together to create a spectacular event that celebrates both? While many races have a beer garden at the finish, most offer a very underwhelming choice of beer. The Craft Classic race series proudly serves local craft beer at the finish line of each of the three races (Green Flash Brewing for San Diego, Redhook Brewery in Seattle and Huss Brewing in Phoenix). I was an ambassador for and ran the San Diego Craft Classic last year and had a blast with my Oiselle teammates at the beer garden afterward. This year I want to spread the joy of this race yet again.

5 Reasons to Run the San Diego Craft Classic Half Marathon or 5K (or Phoenix Craft Classic or Seattle Craft Classic)

If mentioning craft beer wasn’t enough, here are 5 more reasons why you should run either the San Diego, Phoenix, or Seattle Craft Classic Half Marathon or 5K this year:

  1. Free race photos. We all love to look to our race photos after we finish a race (even if it does make us cringe sometimes to see ourselves at that unflattering angle that most photographers seem to love), but usually they are so expensive we can’t even justify purchasing them. The Craft Classic offers FREE race photos for all participants. And last year I actually really loved my photos!

    Who doesn’t love FREE!?
  2. Race TANK TOP. I don’t know about you, but I personally never wear my race t-shirts if they are short sleeved. I greatly prefer tank tops and I was thrilled that the Craft Classic offers a women’s tank top. All race shirts cleverly say “On a Beer Run” and you can request a t-shirt if you don’t want the tank top.
  3. Discount for gear at Road Runner Sports. The Craft Classic series is put on by Road Runner Sports and you’ll receive a bonus discount code to use for shopping (including shoes!) before and after the race. Save your next shoe purchase for race weekend and stock up!
  4. Small race vibes and ease! The Craft Classic is a small race which means that parking is easy, there’s no hassle getting your bib at a giant expo and race day runs smoothly. There were plenty of port-o-potties and relatively short lines at the San Diego race last year and I anticipate it’ll be the same this year. But, unlike many small races, the Craft Classic also offers live athlete tracking so your friends and family can keep up with your progress along the course.
  5. Souvenir Pint Glass. I LOVE this perk. Mike and I are collectors of pint glasses and coffee cups and often buy them at expos so it’s always fun to get one for free.

    Awesome pint glass!

Craft Classic Discount Code

Are you sold!? Who is with me? The San Diego race takes place July 16, the Phoenix race is October 15th and the Seattle race is September 10th. If you’d like to join in on the fun this year at a discount, use these discount codes to register here:

FATALE5K – $5 off Craft Classic 5K

FATALEHALF – $10 off Craft Classic Half Marathon

Craft Classic Half Marathon Race Entry Giveaway

Sadly, I cannot participate in this year’s race becuase I will be out of town at the Beachbody Coach Summit in New Orleans. But, because I love this race so much, I am paying it forward and giving away one free entry to any Craft Classic race!!! It’s easy to enter by completing 3 requirements:

  1. Comment below and tell me your favorite type of beer (or if you don’t drink beer, your favorite post-race treat).
  2. Head on over to my Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/fitnessfataleblog and ‘like’ my page (I’ll check! If you already like it, no need to do anything here).
  3. Last, comment on the link to this blog post on my Facebook page.
  4. Bonus entry for tagging a friend in your comment on Facebook.

Contest closes Sunday, March 5th at 10 PM Pacific. Winner will be announced next Monday, March 6th in my weekly recap blog post. Good luck!

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  1. Sarah Green says

    February 27, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    My FAV beer is Boulevard Wheat from KC, MO! They serve it with a lemon and it is so refreshing – YEAR ROUND!!

    Reply
  2. Jessica says

    February 27, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    I’ve been on an 805 kick lately!

    Reply
  3. Andy says

    February 27, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Pancakes!!!

    Reply
  4. Katie M. says

    February 27, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    Though I’m not a “beer” drinker, I do enjoy a crisp hard cider – Woodchuck and Angry Orchard are my two faves – and as far as post race treats, I’ve been known to down a chocolate sprinkle covered donut or two (or three) after a good race! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Wendy says

    February 28, 2017 at 12:01 am

    My favorite type of beer is IPAs but I also really enjoy Brown Ales.

    Reply
    • fitnessfatale says

      February 28, 2017 at 1:48 am

      IPA is my favorite too!

      Reply
  6. Bethany staackmann says

    February 28, 2017 at 12:15 am

    Hello! My favorite beer is Angry Orchard! Thanks for this awesome opportunity ?

    Reply
  7. Malia Price says

    February 28, 2017 at 12:19 am

    I am SO ready to race again!! After taking a good year and a half off racing and just running through the crap of the past 18 months, I want to feel those race vibes again! And after joining my friend in pushing for Team Best Buddies this past weekend in the PHX half, I was reminded of what I love about racing, even just for fun! So although I don’t drink, I would LOVE to race and enjoy my favorite post race treat- something sweet usually like magic bars or carmelitas?

    Reply
    • fitnessfatale says

      February 28, 2017 at 1:48 am

      I love magic bars!!! I’m glad you’re ready to get back into racing!

      Reply
  8. Josue says

    February 28, 2017 at 1:16 am

    My favorite beer is red racer 5 ipa

    Reply
  9. Abby H says

    February 28, 2017 at 3:34 am

    My fav beer is the one at the finish line! A beer and a banana are mytried and true recovery fuel ???
    I like Big Daddy and Racer 5 also!

    Reply
  10. Kelly says

    February 28, 2017 at 3:43 am

    I just moved to San Diego and am lovvvvvving all the beer here. My new favorite is grapefruit sculpin at ballast point!

    Reply
  11. Nerissa says

    February 28, 2017 at 3:45 am

    Love the White Rascal by Avery Brewing Co!

    Reply
  12. Kelsie Lane says

    February 28, 2017 at 4:14 am

    If prefer a mimosa but i love a good Pilsner!

    Reply
    • Kelsie Lane says

      February 28, 2017 at 4:14 am

      I’d not If 🙁 haha

      Reply
  13. Erin says

    March 5, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    My favorite beer is the Christmas Ale that Anchor Brewing comes out with every holiday. It is SO yummy!!

    Reply
  14. Amy Abrams says

    March 5, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    I could never choose a favorite — I LOVE beer! But Ballast Point’s California Amber and Mother Earth’s Cali Creamin’ are two current go-tos.

    Reply
  15. Kelly @ Noodle to the Rescue says

    March 6, 2017 at 1:41 am

    I like a nice light lager – Just had a good one last night at a local brewery.
    I would love to do Phoenix!!!

    Reply

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