Racedots

Every runner has a different story, mix your Racedots to match yours! This mix is headed to Kim in Texas, make your own mix by choosing singles at racedots.com and don’t forget the storage tin!

We are already ramping up production for the fall season! These will head to either Akron Marathon or Army Ten-Miler and as always every racedot is at racedots.com

We're already working on designs for the fall marathon season! Looking forward to seeing this little guy once printed, 1 of 2 designs available ONLY at the Sydney Marathon thanks to TCR Sportz. All Racedots are made by hand in Maryland, USA.

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Our newly weds dressed up for the looking super cool rocking there Koala design Racedots. We love this !!!!!!!

We would like to thank everyone who stopped by the Racedots booth at the Peachtree Road Race in this past week, especially our furry friends! See you next year!

Good morning Peachtree Road Race Runners! Are you ready to ?? Catch us at the expo today and tomorrow.

Presenting Our Newest Design: BABY SLOTH! For those hot days when you feel a little slow (get it?) Available next week at the AJC Peachtree Road Race Expo and soon after online! www.racedots.com

RaceDots® RaceDots™ are the simple, elegant and effective alternative to safety pins. Each dot is a unique assembly of two magnets that lock together to hold your race number in place, but they never hurt your clothing.

For 10 years I’ve been making racedots by hand in Maryland, USA. We wouldn’t sell an American flag if it wasn’t made in America! Racedots.com

RaceDots® RaceDots™ are the simple, elegant and effective alternative to safety pins. Each dot is a unique assembly of two magnets that lock together to hold your race number in place, but they never hurt your clothing.

After many requests we are introducing our newest design, Black on Black! Guaranteed to match everything you will ever wear, subtle and understated…but should never be underestimated. Available only at racedots.com

Sending this awesome mix to Karina in Providence! Thank you for your support! @ racedots.com

The FIRST sub-4 min mile, 1954

On May 6, 1954, the announcer at the Oxford University cinder track in England calmly gave the placings in the one mile race, and then started to announce the winning time, beginning with the word “three...” The small crowd erupted in delirious excitement, the rest of the announcement went unheard, and Roger Bannister became an instant legend as the first man to run the one mile faster than four minutes. His 3:59.4 that evening is often cited as one of the seminal moments in the world of sports. It has become a symbol of human achievement on the same level as the conquest of Mount Everest the previous year (May 29, 1953).

For more on this amazing feat: https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a20852682/60-years-ago-roger-bannister-became-a-legend/

Day 2 of the Flying Pig Marathon expo here in Cincinnati! Please be sure to stop by with your puppy, or piggy, we love them all!

Thank you Palmetto Running Co for your custom order of racedots! Made by hand in Maryland

We are VERY excited to show off our newest members of the Racedots family, we now have 4 PIGGIES to choose from! Available ONLY at the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon (each pig was designed and made by hand in Maryland at Racedots HQ). See you when pigs fly, May 3 and 4!!

Guess where we're headed next?

🎉 Exciting News! 🌟 The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon weekend just got even better! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We are thrilled to announce that the 5K run will now take place on Saturday, October 19th, making our marathon weekend a full-fledged racing extravaganza! With the Marathon and Half Marathon following on Sunday, October 20th, we're bringing you a true "Event Weekend" experience similar to major marathons around the world! 🌍🏅

📅 Registration for the 5K opens tomorrow at 12 noon Eastern Time! Don’t miss out; we have a cap of 8,000 registrants and expect spots to fill quickly. What’s more, if you’re already registered for the 42K or 21K, check your email tomorrow for an access link to add the 5K to your race weekend at a discounted rate. 🎽💨

And if you haven't signed up for the Marathon, Half or 5K yet, what are you waiting for? You can now sign up for 1 of the Events or 2 with one of our bundle options (Marathon + 5K or Half Marathon + 5K)

The 5K will now share the same iconic start and finish lines as the Marathon and Half Marathon at Nathan Phillips Square, adding even more energy and excitement to the heart of downtown Toronto. Whether you're supporting a loved one or aiming for a personal best, this is your chance to be part of something special. 🌆✨

👟 The race starts at 9:00 AM with corrals setting off in waves until 9:25 AM, ensuring everyone from elite athletes to first-time participants enjoys a fantastic race experience.

🏅 All finishers will receive a beautiful medal, and yes, you’ll get the same high-quality ASICS technical t-shirt as the marathon participants!

Ready to make history with us? Sign up TOMORROW to be part of a landmark weekend in Toronto running!

https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/

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Sending this eclectic mix to Robin in Little Rock, thank you for your support! racedots.com

We hope to see you at the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler expo this Friday and Saturday - the ONLY place you can score these beauties!

Some history

In 1989, Gary Cantrell “Laz” introduced a six-loop 100-miler which he called “the long one” to the Barkley Marathons, which previously was only 55 miles. In 1995, the course was modified to five loops, with a three-loop “fun run.” That year, Mark Williams of the UK became the first to finish the full Barkley Marathons in 59:28:48.

Williams recalled his 5th loop: “I started hallucinating quite badly and was practically falling asleep on my feet. I had to lie down on the trail four times, setting my watch for five minutes and trying to sleep.” Williams would go on to finish Spartathlon 13 times, but finish Barkley, “only” once, along with a fun run in 1996.

From the new book available on your Amazon site: “Classic Ultramarathon Beginnings,” by Davy Crockett

A Monday morning shout out to Romeo who crushed the in Chicago this past weekend! We love your Chicago Star Racedots !! And thank you .rossi for the pic racedots.com

Fitness: Exercise gadgets and gear make great gifts. Here are eight suggestions

Great to see RaceDots listed as a perfect stocking stuffer for runners by Montreal Gazette! Thank you! http://montrealgazette.com/health/diet-fitness/fitness-exercise-gadgets-and-gear-make-great-gifts-here-are-eight-suggestions

montrealgazette.com Some ideas from fitness columnist Jill Barker that will help your favourite fitness fanatic stay warm, comfortable and safe

‪From now until Christmas every order will get an extra special something! Might be one or two stickers, might be 1 or 2 extra racedots we have lying around. And a few lucky folks will get a extra 4pk!Just our way of saying Thank You to our awesome customers! www.racedots.com ‬

Smirk is overseeing QC of a run of Paw Print Racedots. Keep shopping, we’ll make more! www.racedots.com