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Win it Wednesday: Hero Half Marathon and 10k

July 15, 2015

I had such a blast when I ran the Hero Half Marathon and 10k race at the gorgeous Indiana Dunes a couple years back.  And now that I’m back into running post baby, I am SUPER excited to add this event to my race schedule this year, especially now that the race has been moved up to September instead of October!

And for those of you in the Chicagoland area, I’ve got a sweet treat for you: I’m giving away one entry for the half marathon and one entry for the 10k!

Hero Half Marathon and 10k Giveaway via

But first, the details:

Hero Half Marathon and 10k
When:
Sunday, September 27 at 8 am CST
Where: Indiana Dunes State Park (40 miles east of Chicago on Lake Michigan)
Cost: $40 for 10k, $75 for half marathon
Includes: Cost includes a finisher medal, race shirt, bib & timing device, water & fruit and overall/age group awards
Register: Herohalf.com and use code HERO5 for $5 off either race!

If you check out the website, you’ll see a video of the course, as well as a course map.  This beautiful course is run along paved trails, roadways and a small portion of both races on a dirt trail. The views of the beach, dunes, and wetlands are awesome.  I grew up a few minutes away from the Dunes, and I have to say that going for a run with this as the backdrop is picturesque!  I remember many a runs and even soccer conditioning practices out there…good times!

Sound like an race you want to try?!  Then enter to win a free entry!  Please enter only if you can attend.  There are two Rafflecopter widgets to enter: one for the 10k and one for the half marathon.  Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclaimer: I was provided with a free race entry and two additional entries to giveaway in exchange for promotion on my blog.  I ran the race and loved the course, so I wanted to share with you!

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  1. Emily @ Out and About says

    July 15, 2015 at 9:17 am

    I’ve heard the course is GORGEOUS – would love to experience the sights!

    Reply
  2. Emily @ Out and About says

    July 15, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Commenting once for the half marathon and once for the 10K. =) I loved the Superman-themed race shirt from a prior running of this race!

    Reply
    • vpstyle says

      July 15, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      Good luck Emily! I hope they bring that shirt design back too!

      Reply
  3. jen says

    July 15, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Thanks for the opportunity!

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    • vpstyle says

      July 15, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      You are welcome- good luck Jen!

      Reply
  4. Laura@ Fit Running Mama says

    July 15, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    So fun– I need to just get a race on the calendar and wish I could enter– so much going on in the fall!!! I guess I’ll just count all my runs as my ME time :) Yeah for returning to racing– I ran over 20 miles last week and it felt amazing!

    Reply
    • vpstyle says

      July 15, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      Way to go Mama, that’s is fantastic! It really is “me” time…so therapeutic!

      Reply
  5. Erica @ Erica Finds says

    July 15, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    I want to do this race but I will be out of town :( Will share your link with my running club!

    Reply
    • vpstyle says

      July 16, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      Maybe someday! And thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Laura says

    July 15, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Sounds like a great race! I bet the course is beautiful!

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    • vpstyle says

      July 16, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      It really is so pretty! Glad it’s a month earlier too- it gets cold out along the lake!

      Reply
  7. Tal says

    July 15, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    I’ve never been to Indiana!

    Reply
  8. Nikki Fahey says

    July 16, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    I love running and think that your blog is fun

    Reply
  9. jung says

    July 20, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    we need more heroes :) and races for them

    Reply

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