The Best Damn Race Registration?
Not really. Today, at noon EST, the registration for the first Best Damn Race Orlando (running March 1, 2014) opened. Registration for this race works a bit differently than most other races in that pricing varies based on the number in line in which you sign up with some very heavy discounts for early sign-ups. The pricing for the 2014 race are as follows (half marathon only):
Knowing this pricing strategy, I made sure to click on the register button exactly when registration opened at 12:00 PM. Well, imagine my surprise when the website told me that my number in line was 126. 126, and I had clicked on it at 12PM on the dot. What this tells me is that a) a lot more people were also anticipating running the Orlando edition of TBDR and b) there's also a lot of people with faster reflexes and c) faster internet connections (this third one isn't so surprising seeing as how my internet is slow as molasses).
So, I didn't get one of the heavier discounts (sad day) and fell into the $55 category. At this rate of registration, TBDR Orlando may sell out super quickly. Luckily, though, I still registered on the first day and get another benefit of TBDR early registration---free race photos! Signing up before 11:59 PM EST on 11/2 means that you get a free digital download package post race amongst the usual benefits like free beer, food and massages after the race :)
While it wasn't the best damn registration for me anyway, I think it could still be the best damn race.