Happy Friday, y’all! Whew! This week has been quite full and as I’m probably on a plane while you are reading this, it just keeps getting fuller! This week’s theme is all about swag…race swag in particular. We’re talking about the best race swag. Fun! In case you missed it last week, we have our updated list of themes for the remainder of the summer and you can find them all here. Per usual, I’m linking up with my girls Cynthia and Mar for the #Friday Five. You can read our linkup rules here. Please, please, please follow the rules! Note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link. Have a wonderful weekend!
This was a fun and easy list to make. I love a lot of race swag but my top five list is pretty clear.
- Richmond Marathon Blanket. Oh man. You can see this year’s version my pic above. The blankets that Richmond gives out each year are fantastic and I use mine almost everyday. Seriously. The best. Cozy and big enough to cover me during an afternoon nap!
- Hats! I love a good running hat. They come in handy during rainy runs and during really hot days. I can’t get enough.
- Marine Corps 17.75k muffler. I’m not sure if I’m using the right name but basically it’s a piece of light fabric that I used on race day to cover my cold ears and I take it with me on hot days to wipe my copious amounts of sweat. I love that thing.
- Nike Women’s Half Tiffany’s necklace. That thing cost me a lot of money (the race was $$$) but it’s beautiful and I wear it a LOT.
- Entry into the Marine Corps Marathon. Thank you, Marine Corps 17.75k. That was well earned (recap here).
What tops your list??
What a fun link up theme this week! It’s been a few weeks since I participated (I know shame on me) but I was glad to see this one! I still love the finisher medal but I also like that some races are branching out and their swag packs are filled with other goodies. I loved getting a beach towel from the Mercedes Half and it came in handy that day too! One I did not think about was glasses or even coffee mugs I’d so use these if I got them. Thanks for the link up and have a safe trip!
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Welcome back! Towels are awesome! I got a beach towel this summer and used it yesterday!
great topic this week! I dont think I have ever gotten anything but shirts! I want to do the Nike Womens half at some point to get the tiffanys necklace 🙂
Those are all really great! I don’t think I have gotten very cool race swag – maybe its just Utah Races? I need to come run Richmond! 🙂
Tedi @ Running with Infertility recently posted…Things that are Week 13 Marathon Training Recap
That Tiffany necklace is a total pull for me to want to do the Nike race. OMG, I’d love one. Thanks for hosting!!
Carrie@familyfitnessfood.com recently posted…Friday Five Link Up – Favorite Race Swag
Indeed, great swag ! The swag in France pretty much sucks… I had a hard time finding ideas !
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That blanket is awesome! And I think if I ever ran a Nike race that would definitely be the best race swag ever!
Kristen recently posted…Friday Five: Favorite Race Swag
Oh, I didn’t know about that blanket swag! I would use it every day too. I think the MCM entry is probably the best swag.
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I love when races give you items you can actually use ( like a blanket or beach towel), but I like those things in addition to the medal, not instead of. Hmm, that makes me sound like a greedy runner doesn’t it???? Lol
I tweaked the theme today a little b/c I was thinking bling (and that is not my thing!) Flying Pig Marathon and the Akron Marathon have awesome swag. Go Ohio! Also the Soldier Field 10 here in Chicago usually has cool things like stadium blankets… now you have me thinking! 🙂 Happy Friday and thanks for the link up!
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HAHAHA omg I’m such a moron. I saw “muffler” and thought you meant you got car parts. 🙂
I would love to get a hat from a race!
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Lol. I don’t know what the real name for it is!!
That blanket is possibly the best race swag I have seen… I’ve yet to get a towel or blanket, but I would love something like that over another race t-shirt. Have a great weekend!
Janine @ Travel, Run, Live recently posted…Favorite Race Swag
Yes, way better than a shirt!
I need the Tiffany’s Necklace. NEED.
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Yeah you do, girl!
The Eugene half’s swag bag was one of those cloth bags for grocery stores. I use it all the time when I go to Sprout’s since I get $0.05 off with each reusable bag I have.
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I am with you on the necklace! It was worth every penny and every drop of sweat!!
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Good list. I always love a good race hat!
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I love that Richmond Marathon hat! And I am totally going to do a Nike’s women race in the future just for the Tiffany’s necklace. So worth it!
Courtney @ Running For Cupcakes recently posted…Friday Five: Favorite Race Swag
17.75K definitely has a unique piece of swag! One day I will run Richmond – maybe in 2016.
Jennifer recently posted…Friday Five – Favorite Race Swag
It’s an excellent race!
I love my blanket from the Richmond Half last year 🙂 I use it all the time too. And the hat definitely came in handy for the rain during the Rock and Roll Half this year.
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Love that hat/blanket!! I’m surprised you didn’t share a photo of the necklace! Someday I hope to run one of those Nike women’s races!
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Didn’t have time to photograph it 🙂
I STILL WANT ONE OF THOSE BLANKETS, Courtney!! Well, then I should get my butt over there and run a marathon, huh? 😉 Yep, I know the answer to that one – ha! I’ve always said I wanted to do the Nike race so that I could have a Tiffany necklace; with travel, etc., it would probably be cheaper just to buy a necklace. Hope you have a great weekend and that you are able to get a little relaxation time in, too.
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You can come run the Richmond half with me and still get a blanket!!
I did think the Nike Women’s half marathon necklace was gorgeous. It was such an expensive race but it was a lot of fun too. I’ve heard Richmond is awesome too. I personally think the Shamrock races in VA Beach have awesome swag too.
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ah yes, Shamrock is great swag. I just didn’t get it because I DNF’ed that one. 🙁 And yeah, Nike was definitely one and done for me because it’s SO much money!
I really think I want to run Richmond – just for the blanket.
🙂
A blanket? I could always use a blanket! What a great idea! I am not sure I will ever shell out the money for a Nike race but I do get jealous of those with them on!
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Yae! I love race swag… who doesn’t? I have never done a race that gives you a blanket though! That is pretty awesome!
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Would love to get a blanket from a race! I want to do a Nike race too to get a Tiffany necklace!
I’m happy to see your guaranteed entry into MCM on your swag list. Who doesn’t run the 17.75K without planning to use that guaranteed entry?
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Friday Five – Favorite Races and Medals
A crazy person! Lol. That race was hard!!
The blanket is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love mine too!!!! I really loved it on that chilly day after I finished the marathon too!!!!
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I agree with the Richmond blanket! Especially for a November race that thing is perfect. The first time I ran the Covered Bridges Half Marathon in VT/NH I received Asics technical socks and I love getting socks at the finish line. Mainly because I always forget to pack socks to change into. Favorite medal/SWAG might be the Baltimore Running Festival. This year’s medal doubles as a bottle opener and you can’t beat the Under Armor shirts that are given out every year.
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Great swag! I’ve always considered running a Nike race to get that necklace!!
Entry into MCM is quite a nice swag item for running that race. Cool list.
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It was well earned!
I really liked the swag from Zooma. The feetures socks were awesome!
Yes, Zooma does swag well!
Wow. You have gotten all kinds of cool stuff. I have never gotten anything more than a race tee or medal.
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Escape from Alcatraz gave out really nice workout bags-they are small and just right for swim gear (all except the kick board!) I got a bottle of “Bloody Red” wine from the Sharkfest swim, and I always love getting beer mugs/pottery from races. I have accumulated some award tiles and will soon put them into a wrought iron table – and I DO wear my hats I get at the finish line!