A couple of weeks ago, I announced that I would be running my second half marathon this June. I?ve been steadily getting my mileage back up to where it needs to be this week, and I?m thankful that so far, so good?because it?s 12 weeks away!
The Run for the Dream half marathon in Williamsburg, Virginia was a race I?d been contemplating for a couple of weeks. I wanted to find a more local race to set my sights on, because I wasn?t quite sure I?d be able to head to Chicago again this year. (Luckily, I?ll be getting that redemption run in July!) I haven?t been out to the eastern part of the state in well over a year, and I?m a sucker for the beach. (Not to mention the fact that the race takes place in one of my favorite places. Williamsburg is incredibly beautiful and filled with so much history. You should see it at Christmastime. Gorgeous.)
It doesn?t hurt that have several good friends from high school still living in the area. 
Not only is it a local race, but it supports two very wonderful charities:
Wounded Warriors The Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Warriors has introduced more than 400 vets to marathon racing as part of their rehabilitation, helping them to train and compete in road races across the county and internationally. Disabled Sports USA recognizes the importance of sports and recreation in the successful rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, and offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone, veteran or civilian, with a permanent disability. Paralyzed Veterans Racing is a team of competitive paracyclists. Team members are military veteran who were either injured during their service or after their honorable discharge.
An Achievable Dream An Achievable Dream operates two nationally recognized K-12 schools in partnership with the Newport News Public School System. An Achievable Dream is dedicated to the belief that all children can learn and succeed regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds and that education can break the cycle of poverty. Without An Achievable Dream, many of our students would not have the opportunities they need to succeed in school and in life. Children receive a quality education in a nurturing environment, the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with caring adults, and the chance to participate in engaging enrichment activities.
I?ve got a weakness or running for a cause, and 99% of my races have been in support of one. I come from a family of many veterans, so this race touches a very proud part of heart. Coincidentally, I was contacted by a wonderful representative of Run for the Dream a few days after I decided to move on registering for the race. I was handed the opportunity to run the race, with my registration comped. How could I refuse!?
Over the course of the weekend of June 1-2, 2013, you can:
Run or walk the 8K or half marathon through historic Colonial Williamsburg and enjoy the scenic tree-lined Colonial Parkway along the James River. Runners receive a hero?s welcome with a celebrated finish in the College of William & Mary football Stadium. There?s also a Kids Fun Run with three lengths: 100 meter, 400 meter and one mile. Celebrate with your friends and family at the Post-Race Bash with music, barbecue, beer and soft drinks. All runners will receive cool swag: a souvenir shirt, upgraded finishers? medals and a ?goodie? bag. The Run for the Dream is professionally managed by Dave McGillivray, famed race director of the Boston Marathon, and his race operations staff, DMSE Sports, Inc.
Another perk?
Make a weekend of it! The first 3,000 registrants receive a free $70 ticket and $15 food voucher for Busch Gardens as well as a $40 pass to Colonial Williamsburg. Enjoy spring in Virginia, discovering the Historic Triangle ? years of history combined with unique dining venues, wineries, museums, amusement parks, shopping outlets, boutiques, galleries and more. Fun for the entire family, or make it a Girls?, Guys? or Friends? Weekend!
Here?s the fun part: it makes me even happier is that I?ve been given the chance to hand one of my readers a free race registration as well!
I?ll be running this giveaway until 11:59PM EST March 18th. Come run with me, why dontcha? 
In addition to the free registration giveaway, Run for the Dream created a discount code exclusively for Live, Love, & Run readers. ?BLOG2013 will take $5 off the 8K, $10 off the Half Marathon and $15 off the Patriot?s Challenge. The code is valid for civilian pricing only and expires on May 1st, 2013.
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Source: http://liveloveandrun.com/2013/03/giveaway-run-for-the-dream-half-marathon/
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