🚨 Breaking Bacon News! 🥓 The power of bacon prevails once again! You asked for a virtual Bacon Race option, and we’ve delivered (literally)! 🎉 We considered mailing people actual bacon (logistical nightmare, trust us). Luckily, our friends at Jack Link’s saved the day. Your shiny new VIRTUAL option is here! 🏃♂️ Run anywhere, send us your results, and we’ll hook you up with: 🏅 Medal 👕 T-Shirt 📄 Race Bib 🐽 Obligatory Pig Nose (obviously) 🥓 A delicious bag of Jack Link’s BACON jerky! OMG, we should totally call it "The Jerky Trot!" So get ready Bacon-Lovers and let’s make this race sizzle ... anywhere! 🔥 ALL FOR $35.00 What is a Virtual 5k anyway? A virtual 5K is a race you can complete whenever and wherever you like. Use a phone app or smartwatch, such as MapMyRun or Strava, to time yourself. After finishing, submit your results (instructions below), receive your SWAG in the mail, and download your race certificate to celebrate your achievement!
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The Great American Bacon Race VIRTUAL 5k 2027 — Bacon, FL
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 12.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Bacon, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
