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RING IN THE GU YEAR '23

Dreaming of a big race in 2023? Want to get in FREE? We're giving away 20+ entries to prime races all over the country. Just fill out the form below for a chance to win. 

WINNERS CHOSEN FOR 2023

Check back in early 2024

PRIZES

Randomly selected winners will receive:

Free entry into one race event and a GU'die pack full of nutrition to help you train

If the race offers multiple distance options, winners may select their preferred distance. Check each race websites, linked below, for all distances offered. Travel and lodging not included.

ENTRY PERIOD

January 4-10: Enter now to win a spot at a coveted 2023 race. One entry total per person, so pick your favorite. 
January 16: Winners will be notified. Time to start training!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RACES

JANUARY
1/15 Rose Bowl Half
1/22 3M Austin Half Marathon
February
2/5 Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon
2/11 Brazen Bay Breeze 10k
2/18 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon
2/25 Brazen Victory Half Marathon
March
3/4 NorCal Ultras Way Too Cool 50k
3/5 Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon
3/11 Slumberland Fat Bike Birkie
3/19 Oakland Running Festival 
3/20 Los Angeles Marathon
April
4/1 NorCal Ultras American River 50 miler/25miler
4/2 Sacramento Running Association Credit Union SACTOWN Run
4/16 Bend Marathon
4/30 Big Sur International Marathon
May
5/6 Miwok 100K
5/29 H5E CapTex Triathlon
June
6/3 Scout Mountain Ultras
6/24 Lifetime Lutsen 99er
July
7/16 WineShine Half Marathon
7/23 San Francisco Marathon
August
6/14-19 Transrockies Run – 6 days, 120 miles
September
9/16 Lifetime Chequamegon MTB
9/22 Kerville Triathlon Festival
9/22-23 Birkie Trail Run
October
10/28 The Bovine Classic
November
11/4 Rio Del Lago 100 mile
11/6 Sacramento Running Association Run the Parkway
11/11 Monterey Bay Half Marathon
December
12/4 Sacramento Running Association California International Marathon

 

ELIGIBILITY
The Ring in the GU Year Race Giveaway is limited to U.S. residents 18 and over only. Sweepstakes valid in Puerto Rico and the 50 states (except Rhode Island, Florida, and New York). All entrants must have a valid email address (for prize notification purposes) and access to the internet during the sweepstakes and prize notification period. Employees of GU Energy Labs (and their families) are disqualified from entry. No purchase necessary to win. All submissions are subject to approval by GU Energy Labs.

ENTRY RULES
Limit one entry per person. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted by winner. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prize items. Entries must be made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, Internet domain owner, or other person or organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.

Entry Methods:
1. Entry form: Each entry consists of an entry form submitted through the guenergy.com website.

2. Alternative Method of Entry: You may enter by writing your name, email address, mailing address, race choice and date of birth on a 3” x 5” postcard and by mailing it with sufficient postage to Ring in the GU Year, 1609 4th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710. All mail-in entries must be received between January 4 and January 10, 2023.

SELECTION OF WINNERS/ODDS
Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Method of entry has no impact on the chance of winning. Mail-in entries have the same chance of winning as submitting a form online. 1 winner for each race will be chosen at random and notified via email. In the event that a winner is selected and the winner does not respond within 7 business days, the prize will be awarded to the next randomly selected person. 

Questions and inquiries about sweepstakes rules can be emailed to GUin23@guenergy.com

SWEEPSTAKES RULES

Participants must read the following rules, terms, and legal conditions before entering the Ring in the GU Year Race Entry Sweepstakes. Participation in the sweepstakes indicates a participant’s agreement to the rules herein stated and to any final decisions, regarding the sweepstakes, made by GU Energy Labs. GU Energy Labs is not responsible for any technical failures or unexpected complications that render the sweepstakes dysfunctional. In its sole discretion, GU Energy Labs reserves the right to terminate or modify the sweepstakes at any time. GU Energy Labs is not responsible or liable for any injuries or damages resulting from the participation in this sweepstakes or the awarding of any prize. GU Energy Labs reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who we suspect is participating in vote rigging or vote buying. 

This sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited or restricted by law.

This contest is sponsored by GU Energy Labs (the “Sponsor”), 1609 4th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710.

Once the submission period has ended, all eligible entries received during the submission period will be gathered into a database. A winner will be chosen at random for each of the races.

Any mailed entries must be postmarked or received electronically no later than January 10, 2023, 23:59 PST. To send a hard copy, mail it to Ring in the GU Year, 1609 4th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710. Please include your name, telephone number, physical address and an email address to reach you.
Criteria:

  • One entry per individual. Individual cannot win multiple race entries.

All entries must be received by January 10, 2023 at 23:59 PST.