Moving (From) the Motherlode Contest
October 7, 2010 by Bryon Powell · 796 Comments
[Note: This contest is now closed. Winners were announced here.]
Not only are we thanking you, the iRunFar reader, this week for helping us reach the milestone of one million(!) pageviews, but we’re also preparing to move iRunFar headquarters out of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a long story that we’ll fill you in on later. Anyway, we’re getting rid of our entire stockpile of giveaway items ahead of the move.
Most of the gear we’re giving away in this contest is new; however, there are lightly-used items, as well. You can assume that an item is new unless we tell you otherwise. Details on how to enter follow the list of gear to be won.
FYI, we’re running four other great contests this week in celebration of iRunFar’s one millionth pageview. Here’s an index to all of our contests this week. Two highlights: An Endurance Challenge prize package from The North Face and 5 pairs of New Balance’s just-released MT101/WT101 trail shoe!
Packs
- Salomon Minim 30 – A lightweight (675 g) 30-liter pack that is hydration compatible and trekking pole friendly. The pack is black and red.
- Camelbak Blowfish – Generally a bike pack that was used for trail running. A used, couple-year-old version that’s still in good shape. About a 12 liter capacity that holds a 100-ounce bladder (not included). Goldenrod and gray.
- Camelbak Flashflo – A waist-mounted hydration pack (bladder included). A used, couple-year-old version that’s still in good shape. Blue, gray, and black.
Short Sleeve Tech Shirts (medium unless otherwise noted)
- Jupiter Peak Steeplechase ’10 – A good looking blue shirt from Green Layer.
- Rothrock Challenge ’10 – Another blue shirt from Green Layer with small, simple front logo and sponsor-filled back.
- HAT Run 50k – White shirt with black neck and small black back panel. Back features a definition of ultrarunning.
- Freemotion – Black shirt with yellow accents.
- Taos Up and Over Trail Run ’10 (extra small) – Blue shirt with simple logo front and sponsor-filled back.
Black Hats
- Salomon New Era Cap (medium/large) – Black with small “Salomon” and logo in gray on front.
- Salomon Cap (large/extra large) – Classy black cap with large gray Salomon logo and gray trim.
- Mammut Cap (large/extra large) – Black cap with the Mammut logo.
- Udo’s Oil Cap – Black Coolmax hat bearing “Udo’s Oil” and “oil the machine.”
Socks (sizes are noted in US men’s)
- Asics Men Sorbtex Performance Low Cut Sock 3 Pack (large 9-12) – Three pairs of thin white tech socks.
- Injinji Performance Mini-Crew (large – 11-13) – The classic Injinji tetrasock in “sand” color.
- Merrell Quick Socks (large – 9-11.5) – Merino running socks with targeted cushioning.
- Newton Ankle Socks (large/extra large 10.5-15) – Performance running socks perfectly suited to Newton running shoes.
- The North Face Men’s Fire Road No Show (large – 9-12.5) – Thin-to-medium weight socks with targeted cushioning.
Hydration
- Brooks Run Happy Water Bottle – A dark blue 20 ounce H2GO bottle with the Brooks Run Happy logo.
- PUR Guide Water Filter and Replacement Cartridge – This is a fastpacking/hiking item rather than a true running item, but it may be useful for iRunFar readers. The filter system, which is well-used and well-cared for, comes with a replacement filter.
- Nathan Flip Straw Pure Bottle – An orange 700 ml BPA flip straw bottle.
- La Sportiva Bottle – A white, BPA-free, biodegradable water bottle.
- nuun Bottle – A blue water bottle made by Specialized.
- Mountain Trails Foundation bottle – A water bottle featuring the MTF logo.
Other
- The North Face towel – A thin small-to-medium size towel that would be great to wipe off with after a workout.
- Assorted flash drives – We’ve got a couple outdoor company-branded USB flash drives with from 1/2 – 1 GB capacity.
- Salomon Shoe Bag – A simple black Salomon shoe bag.
- The North Face Sunscreen – 50 mLs of 20 UPF sunscreen.
- Green Laces Shoelaces – Show your support of the environment with these laces.
The Rules
Really, there are no rules to speak of. To enter, just leave a comment (please do this directly on the website, not via email) with your name and location. While not necessary, please include your email in the confidential box above the main comment box to help expedite our getting your brand new gear out to you (if you win). In the name of responsible shipping (and our non-existent budget) we’re limiting this contest to American and Canadian shipping locations only.
We ask that you please note in the comment only the gear pieces in which you are most interested. Your specific requests add to our work, but mean the gear goes to the folks for whom it would be most useful. There’s no limit to the number of items you can enter to win (see paragraph below), we just ask that you are thoughtful in entering the contest.
The drawing for each item will be random … for the most part. One caveat of this giveaway is that you’ll only walk away with one item. (A good reason to only enter for the items you want most.) With that in mind, there may be instances where we will deliberately divvy up prizes so that more people walk away happy.
To be eligible, you need to enter by 5 p.m. PDT on Friday, October 15. We’ll post results from all of our One Miiillllionth Pageview contests on October 18th.
A Favor
We don’t make you “do” anything to enter this giveaway. No need to fill out a form, sign up for this, or subscribe to that. However, if you appreciate iRunFar and what it does, we just ask that you spread the word. You could share news of this giveaway with others, link to iRunFar on your blog or website, or tell your buddies about the website on your next run.
While you’re at it, consider further embracing the iRunFar community through one of the following options. Not only will they keep you better informed (we share different news on the website, the Facebook page, and Twitter), but you’ll help us out, too!
- Subscribe to iRunFar via RSS or via email
- Like iRunFar on Facebook
- Follow iRunFar on Twitter
Also, anyone looking for a free iRunFar bumper sticker, please use our contact page to request one. We’ll need your full address for that! Folks, we ship these free anywhere in the world. Really!
This article is way out there. There are no related articles on iRunFar.
Filed under Contests ·
Bryon Powell is the Editor-in-Chief of iRunFar.com, which he founded five years ago. Also the author of Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons and a contributing editor at Trail Runner magazine, he's quickly approaching 10 years as an ultrarunner and 20 years as a trail runner. These days he calls Park City, Utah and its trails home.
All posts by Bryon Powell
Well, I’m a big fan of Salomon gear, so I’d be happy to win any of these:
Salomon Minim 30
Salomon New Era Cap
Salomon Cap
Salomon Shoe Bag
Looking forward to hearing about your move, Bryon – hope it’s good news…
Good luck everyone!
Matt
Chatham, NY
I would love any of the hydration packs, or the shirts. Unfortunately the socks are too big. Thanks for the great giveaways!
Livonia, MI
Would love the
Freemotion shirt
Jupiter Peak shirt
Asics sorbtex socks
Adam Fitzgerald
Mt. Pleasant SC
Hydration packs, bottles, shoe bag, NF towel
David
Atl, GA
Another great contest!
I wouldn’t say no to the Salomon Minim 30, any of the socks, the PUR Guide Water Filter and Replacement Cartridge, or the Salomon Shoe Bag.
Blaine Moore
Portland, Maine
I’m running my first ultra this spring and it just happens to be the HAT 50k. It would be nice to wear the HAT shirt while I’m training as a reminder as to why I should get out of bed when the temperature is cold and the days are dark. By the way, I visit your site the way news junkies visit the msnbc/cnn/fox news websites.
Todd Forkin, Brewster, NY
Assorted flash drives.
Olga
curious of the move. all’s good?
All good. We just needed a change of scenery.
Bryon,
I would love,
Salomon Minim 30
Mammut cap
any of the socks
any of the flash drives
Thanks a lot you are making this the best site on the intrawebs!
Dan, Washington, DC
I’d be willing to provide a loving home for the Salomon Minim 30 Pack and any of the black hats.
Good luck with the move!
Thanks,
Andy
NY,NY
Hey Bryon,
I would be greatful with any of the packs, hats or socks. Thanks so much!
Justin
Holden, MA
Hello Mr. Byron Powell,
I would love to enter to win the Salomon Minim 30, for some reason I am very into Salomon stuff ;)
Aliza
Williston, VT
Aliza, I’m pretty sure that you’d fit in the Minim 30! ;-)
The shoelaces! Or the shoe bag! Thanks for sharing all of these things with us!
Once again would love to be part of it:
Tatiana Surazhsky, Israel Yokneam
interested in the following:
* Salomon Minim 30
* Camelbak Blowfish
* The North Face towel
* Salomon Shoe Bag
Thank you for the fantastic site content and opportunity to enhance my running gear!
That being said… Anything from the packs, hats or hydration category would be appreciated and put to good use.
CJ LaFond
Madison, WI
Salomon Minim 30
John McAlister
Toronto, ON
Living in SC, any of the hydration packs or bottles would do wonders (especially when it is 85 at 6 am).
The shoe bag could also come in handy….
This website ROCKS! Now if I could just win some awesome gear.
Shad
Boulder, CO
Hi,
Love the site and I’d love any of the following:
Salomon Minim 30, Camelbak Blowfish, Any of the Caps, Sorbtex Socks, Merrell Socks, North Face Socks, PUR Water Filter, The North Face towel
Micah,
Monroe, NY
Kovas Palubinskas
Downers Grove, IL
Salomon Cap (large/extra large) – Classy black cap with large gray Salomon logo and gray trim.
Asics Men Sorbtex Performance Low Cut Sock 3 Pack (large 9-12)
Injinji Performance Mini-Crew
I’d love any of these:
Salomon Minim 30
Salomon New Era Cap
Brooks Run Happy Water Bottle
Nathan Flip Straw Pure Bottle
La Sportiva Bottle
nuun Bottle
Mountain Trails Foundation bottle
The North Face towel
The North Face Sunscreen
–Tracy K, Santa Fe, NM
Chris Trahan
Houston, TX
I’m jumping on the Salomon Minim 30 bandwagon…
Thanks for the hard work and great site, Bryon. It’s very much appreciated.
Pete Rodrigues
Yonkers, NY
Great contest and gear…
Salomon Minim 30
Merrell Quick Socks
Pur Guide Water Fileter
Thanks!
This is amazing!
I would love to put my name in for:
* Salomon Minim 30
* Camelbak Blowfish
* Camelbak Flashflo
the Freemotion shirt
thanks!
Jul
Washington, DC
I’d love some socks or one of the shirts.
Jupiter Peak would be my first choice.
Thanks.
Greg W
San Antonio, TX
That salomon bas is NICE !!!
but more than happy with any of the socks! socks are always gooood!
thanks for the giveaways and looking forward to hear were are you moving now!
Jorge Fernandez
Downingtown,PA
First, love the site and good luck with the move!
As far as the gear goes, sign me up for:
Salomon Cap (large/extra large)
Mammut Cap (large/extra large)
The North Face Men’s Fire Road No Show (large – 9-12.5)
Newton Ankle Socks (large/extra large 10.5-15) –
Whoa, more free stuff.
Bryon,
All of the items sound great!
Put me down for:
-Salomon Minim 30 pack
-Salomon Shoe Bag
Thanks!
Zac
Laramie, WY
Wow, you sure know how to make a contest complicated. OK, here goes:
Either of the Salomon Caps
Injinji socks (mine are getting a hole…)
Nathan Flip Straw Bottle
and I could use a spare flash drive…
Thanks -
Turi Becker
Reno, NV
Any of the packs, Salomon hats, Asics socks, and/or any of the hydration items.
Thanks Bryon!
Chris N.
Yep, I can never get enough bags! The Saloman pack and the Camelback Blowfish would be awesome! I actually lost my best cycling hydration pack a year ago when some twerps broke into my truck and stole a bunch of stuff at a trail head while I was out on a run. I still haven’t found a good replacement for that bag!
Thanks for all the contests and chances to win cool stuff!
Kevin
Greenbelt, MD
Yo- B
Pencil me in for the Mammut cap pretty please.
Donnie
Denver, CO
Any of the items are fine, but the packs would be my first wish. Thanks and good luck with your move.
Brian,
Bartlett, IL
I’d love any of the packs, the water filtration system (!!) and I’d be happy with any med t-shirt. (I’ve only had one DNF in an ultra so please don’t make me look like to much of a poseur with race-specific gear :) )
Good luck with the move, please keep us informed.
Socks! I’d love to try some new socks, especially the Injinji ones. I’m not sure the Newton socks would be beneficial if they’re imperfectly suited for everything except Newton running shoes. But, I’ll take any of those socks you want to give away.
This is an awesome week at iRunfar!
Tobias | Raleigh, NC
Salomon Hat or shoe bag please
Dave
Reno, NV
Heading to iRunFar.com is usually one of the highlights of my morning, but this week has been better than Christmas. That being said…
- Salomon Minim 30 pack
- nuun water bottle
- shoelaces
Keep it up!!
Scotty K.
Alamosa, Colo.
Please enter me for any of the packs and the Salomon Cap and Mammut Cap and the Merrell Quick Socks.
Thanks, John
Hi Bryon,
Good luck with your move! I could use a flash drive (preferably the 1GB size, if I am allowed to be picky :). Believe it or not, I don’t have a single flash drive.
I hope all is well and good luck with the move!
-Brad
Would love the
Salomon Minim 30
Salomon New Era Cap
Brooks Run Happy Water Bottle
Salomon Shoe Bag
Taos Up and Over Trail Run ’10 shirt
Megan T
San Antonio, TX
I’d love a Salomon cap or the North Face towel!
Karen
Richmond VA
Hey Bryon,
Any of the hydration packs or bottles would be great! :-)
Thanks,
Chris Freet
Honesdale, PA
I’d love any of the men’s socks, water bottles, shoe bag or sunscreen. thanks!
Michele
Littleton, CO
I’d love the any of the socks or water bottles. Thanks!
Nic
Kiel, WI
Any of the medium size tech shirts, any of the black hats or socks would be awesome to win. Thanks so much for the opportunity but even more for the great web site and updates!!
Jon Sagner
Baltimore, MD
Another WoW!
Sign me up for:
Udo’s cap
any flashdrive
Green laces
Asics socks
Thanks!
Carmel IN
Wow, I could really use this for my longer adventures:
PUR Guide Water Filter and Replacement Cartridge – This is a fastpacking/hiking item rather than a true running item, but it may be useful for iRunFar readers. The filter system, which is well-used and well-cared for, comes with a replacement filter.
Thanks,
Glenn, Telluride CO
Wow, that’s a lot of gear today!
I’d like my name in for the:
Camelbak FlashFlo
The first four listed t-shirts (not the XS)
Merrell Quick Socks
PUR Guide Water Filter and Replacement Cartridge
Thanks for the great contests! Enjoy the day.
Houghton, MI
Gear, oh yay! Anything but socks for me please!
Jen
Campbell River, BC, CANADA
I would love any of the hydration packs, bottles, hats or shoe bag.
Good luck with the move!!
Thanks!
Jenny
Stanardsville, VA