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!
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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.
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Salomon Minim 30
Camelback Blowfish
Camelback Flashflo
Asics Men’s Sock Pack
Injinji Performance Mini-Crew
Newton Ankle Socks
NF Fire Road No Show
NF Towel
Assorted Flash Drives
Salomon Shoe Bag
Thanks for doing this!
I could really use one of the flash drives to help me organize all the photos on my laptop. I think it’s great that you guys are giving this stuff away, thanks!!
Brooks Run Happy Water Bottle
Merrell Quick Sock
Thanks!!
Ryan
Greenwood, IN USA
As I am a new runner, I’m finding I am in NEED of many things, however the more things I can try out and like the better I am to pick good things to help me with my running.
Thanks iRunFar.com!!! = )
Kristin
Chebanse, IL USA
This is a great idea – thanks for thinking of us.
I could use:
Merrell Quick Socks
Assorted flash drives
Green Laces
Any of the water bottles
Thanks!
Lia
U ALL ROCK! Giving back in this tough economy!
Salomon Cap (large/extra large)
The North Face Men’s Fire Road No Show (large – 9-12.5)
Brooks Run Happy Water Bottle
Newton Ankle Socks (large/extra large 10.5-15)
Hello!
Salomon cap (large/extra large) – Classy black cap with large gray Salomon logo and gray trim.
Newton Ankle Socks (large/extra large 10.5-15)
Thanks!
udos oil cap
green laces
thanks!
Salomon Minim
Thank you.
Matt
Abingdon, MD
North Face socks
Newton socks
Camelbak Flashflo pack
Salomon Minim 30
Brooks water bottle
Emily Berriochoa in Caldwell, Idaho.
Thank you! iRunFar rocks.
I would love a pair of Injinji Performance Mini-Crew. They would be epic with my VFFs!
Thanks guys
Congratulations on 1 Million….here’s to beating McDonalds in the near future!!
Randy Sabin
Newport News, VA
More importantly where are you going!
love the website and love the merchandise!!! stock me up, please!
Trevor
ATX
Salomon Minim 30
Camelbak Blowfish
Camelbak Flashflo
Green Laces
Thanks!!
Jesse – Corvallis, OR
Put me in for the Salomon Minim 30 pack. Thanks!
Joey
Woodbury, NY
I’ll take anything. Thanks for the free stuff.
Trent from Chicago
Salomon Minim 30
Nathan Flip Straw Pure Bottle
Thanks!
Thanks for the opportunity for some freebies! I would appreciate any of the available prizes listed.
Thanks!
The Salomon Minim 30 pack would match my red and black Salomon trail runners perfectly.
Thanks, Jason. VA trails.
Salomon Minim 30
Camelbak Blowfish
Camelbak Flashflo
Salomon New Era Cap
Salomon Cap
Mammut Cap
Udo’s Oil Cap
Injinji Performance Mini-Crew (large – 11-13)
Newton Ankle Socks (extra large)
The North Face Men’s Fire Road No Show (large – 9-12.5)
Brooks Run Happy Water Bottle
PUR Guide Water Filter and Replacement Cartridge
Stanford, CA
Pack, shirt, cap, or towel…I’m not picky. All gear is good :-)
Dan
Lake Waukomis, MO
Hello:
Udo’s Oil Cap
Salomon New Era Cap
The North Face towel
Nathan Flip Straw Pure Bottle
Brooks Run Happy Water Bottle
nuun Bottle
Thanks!!!
Wow! Thanks for the give-away! I would love any item you can part with!
John
750 comments. That’s impressive!
Im interested in the minima pack and the pur filter bottle
Keep up the good work
Asics Men Sorbtex Performance Low Cut Sock 3 Pack
Merrell Quick Sock
The North Face Men’s Fire Road No Show
The North Face towel
Salomon Shoe Bag
Green Laces Shoelaces
You can never have too many socks!! Thanks!
I’d love any of the water bottles or The North Face towel!
Salomon Minim 30
Jupiter Peak Steeplechase ’10
Freemotion
Taos Up and Over Trail Run ’10
Injinji Performance Mini-Crew
PUR Guide Water Filter and Replacement Cartridge – Other
Flash drives
Amy F-H
Mentor Ohio
I would love any of the shirts!
Steeplechase sounds pretty cool! :)
Thank you so much!
I love an early Christmas. Please thank Santa for me. The Camelbak FlashFlo would be amazing for the perpetual Summer here in South Florida. Also, the Merrell Quicksock, NorthFace towel, or the Green Laces. Those are the specifics, but honestly, I’d be happy with anything. Thanks guys.
Hey hey,
Any of the socks or hydration items would be super!
thanks,
Adam
I could use any of the medium tech shirts or the flash drive! Thanks for the giveaway!
any pair of socks would be great!
Woodstock, GA
The North Face TKA Textured 100 Full Zip Jacket
Woodstock, GA
Any socks, hats, or size M tech shirts.
Thanks!
Asics Men Sorbtex Performance Low Cut Sock 3 Pack
Nuun bottle
Awesome!
Best, JC
I’d be happy with either the shirts, hats, or socks. I’m a shoe size 9.5.
Brian D. Purcell
Fairfield, CA
All stuff i need or want. Thanks for the chance
That North Face fleece sounds epic.
Almost as epic as irunfar :)
Socks, tshirt, water bottles or hydration pack (my husband killed his).
Awesome site!! I would appreciate anything. Please keep up the great work you do.
Let me try again. Just wanted to comment on your awesome website!!! I would appreciate anything. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Salomon Minim 30
Camelbak Blowfish
Injinji Performance Mini-Crew
Thanks,
Dan M
Clovis, NM
I need some water bottles. My current ones are getting gross and difficult to clean. They all smell like various flavors of gatorade and nuun.
Gailanne
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Thanks again for putting this on Byron!
Salomon Shoe Bag
Assorted flash drives
The North Face towel
Brooks Run Happy Water Bottle
Filter and Replacement Cartridge
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
Salomon Minim 30
Shaun Hansen
Mision, BC, Canada
A pack would be great, but anything would do.
Should have read further down… Too excited! Put me down for:
Salomon Minim
Any of the socks
Any of the bottles
Shaun Hansen
Mission, BC, Canada
Sorry.
Stewartville, MN
Test gear for a living and would love to be able to actually keep some of it!!