Virtual Marathon by Joggermom.com

The Virtual Joggermom Marathon…it’s not just a 26.2 mile race, it is an adventure!  How fun will this be to run and compete with other Moms all over the US virtually?!? We will be signing up Moms from February 14th thru April 30th (Late registration has just opened and will close on May 15th midnite) to participate in our Virtual Joggermom Marathon. On May 1st the race begins. Participating Moms can start recording mileage until they complete a total of 26.2 miles by May 31st.

Why a Virtual Marathon you may ask? Two reasons: 1) We are all Moms and finding time on the weekend to run in a race does not always happen. This way you can run with or without your children at your own leisure. It is a race but, it is not about who finished first or fastest. All who complete the race are winners. 2) I wanted to put on the Joggermom Marathon is to give back to other Moms. May is the month all of us Mothers are recognized, why not do something for ourselves this month with a promise to become more fit? This year 10% of your entry will go to the American Heart Association. Heart disease is the #1 killer in women.

Check Out our Grand Prizes- (We are still adding prizes for our 2012 race)

Diamond Prize:

• B.O.B. Revolution SE Single Stroller ($449.00 value)

Ruby Prize:

• Baby Jogger FIT Single Stroller ($299.99 value)

Emerald Prize:

• Mountain Buggy Terrain Single Stroller ($499.99 value)

Sapphire Prize:

• Bumbleride Indie Movement Single Stroller (529.99 value)

Amethyst Prize:

• Tike Tech X3 SPORT Stroller Single Stroller ( $329.99 value)

Pearl Prize:

• Impact Fitness Active Apparel ($100)
• A pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12 Running Shoes ($110 Value)
• 2 Handful Sports Bras ($80 value)
• Run Like a Mother and the New Train Like a Mother books ($30 Value)

Opal Prize

• Run Pretty Far Active Apparel ($100)
• The Silver Maple Hand Crafter Jewelery ($100)
• Run Like a Mother and the New Train Like a Mother books ($30 Value)

Funny Photo Contest- Let’s have fun on the run! Send in your funny photos of you during the Joggermom Marathon (preferrably with you running). This is last years winner…This mom was exhausted after the race….haha! Send all of your entries here: info@joggermommarathon.com Lets see who can beat it this year!

• Winner will win a “fun” prize worth $100

Why Sign Up-

• A fun way to do something good for you and give back to others
• Weekly newsletters about popular running topics
• Discounts from our sponsors
• Weekly play list to keep you moving
• Great place to hang out with like minded Mom’s
• The prizes, the prizes, the prizes….

As with everything in life we have rules:

Event Dates: May 1st thru May 31st (you have the whole month to complete 26.2 miles, there is no need to complete it all in 1 run)

Event Distance: Marathon 26.2 mile (That is just under 1 mile a day or just over 6.5 miles a week)

Registration: Registration starts February 14th and continues thru April 30th. Go to the Registration tab, fill out and submit the required information (name, email, state). Please note we are having you register thru Eventbrite this year and you will be taken off of our page temporarily. Sign Up Today! Be the first to sign up and receive a free t-shirt (quantities are limited)!

Just Added: We will be offering a Kids Division for children 18 years of age and younger. Registration is $5.00 and all that enter this division will be eligible for a $100 Gift Card to Toys R Us. Rules are the same in that you must run 26.2 miles and track your mileage over the over course of the month. You will be eligible for this prize only. Winner chosen from those that complete the marathon, not who finishes first. Winner chosen by Random.org. Just another reason to get the whole family out running this May.

Proof of participation: You are required to maintain a  spreadsheet or our attached Excel (can be found in the “starting packet” tab up top) Spreadsheet. Once you have completed the 26.2 miles please contact  info@joggermommarathon.com letting us know you crossed the finish line. If you are a winner you will need proof of your mileage to claim your prize by providing us with pictures of your: Garmin, iPhone, Polar, Nike+, Treadmill, etc…showing the miles and date of each of your runs and the Spreadsheet. This is only due if you are a random.org winner. All Winners contacted on or before Monday, June 4th. Winners will be announced as prizes have been claimed on JoggermomMarathon.com ,via e-mail and facebook (most up to the minute info happens here).

Prizes: We will determine a winner randomly using random.org to select.  There will be a total of 5 Grand prize winners.  Prizes shipping within the Continental US will be sent at no cost to the winner.

Pictures: We would love for  you to submit a photo of yourself with your “race bib” or with your Joggermom Marathon tee. You can print your “race bib” by clicking the picture below or you can purchase a Joggermom Marathon tee by clicking here. (Pictures can and may be used in the future for promotions, social media, website, etc…). Race bibs will not be available until the end of April. Feel free to post on our Facebook page.

Help Us Thank Our Sponsors: As a thank you to our sponsors we would love it if you “like” them on Facebook or “follow” them on Twitter.  It is all about being social ladies!  They have done a lot to put up these great awards and we want to recognize them.  The list of our sponsors and the links are below.

Sponsors:

Joggermom.com , Bumbleride, Impact Fitness, Mountain Buggy , BOB Strollers  , The SilverMaple.com ,  Baby Jogger , FamilyFanClub,  Handful, Tike Tech, Run Like a Mother, Run Pretty Far

Last words: The Joggermom Virtual Marathon is an event intended to keep you moving or start you moving so that you are ready for summer.  We ask that you ‘Pay with a Post’ by posting to your Facebook page or your Twitter feed about our event. The more the merrier with this event. Last year we had lots of running groups join us all over the country. I hope to see solo runners and group runners out there again this year!

Yes, we know we are going to make a few guys mad but this is really our month. Have fun running and if you have any questions please see our FAQs,  leave a comment, or contact us with your feedback or questions please use the contact me HERE.