Our 2016 #MOTRstrong Instagram Contest

Being part of Moms on the Run is so much more than belonging to a running group. Your MOTR teammates become your inner circle. Your confidantes. Women supporting other women through their fitness (and other challenging life) journeys.

​This year we challenge you to share what makes you feel connected, confident and STRONG. Check out our NEW season-long #MOTRstrong Instagram Contest and capture your most meaningful moments for a chance to win some great prizes from our partners!

​What makes you #MOTRstrong?
We’ve chosen four categories that are meaningful to the Moms on the Run 18-week training experience. Take a photo of one or more of these categories and post them to Instagram with #MOTRstrong and #MomsOnTheRun to enter the contest. One winner will be announced at the end of each month for May, June, July and August. We’ll also highlight winning entries on our Facebook page.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• #BestScenery: Show us those gorgeous lakes, trails, skylines, post-storm rainbows or other beautiful settings you’re lucky enough to enjoy during a workout or race. Every grueling interval or plank is made more enjoyable because, #BestScenery!
• #LoveMyTeam: Your teammates inspire you. They cheer you up when you’re having a bad day (or bad run). They make you laugh so hard that you snort water out of your nose. Share photos that show us why you love your teammates, even if you couldn’t possibly fit all of them in one photo.
• #Unstoppable: Whether you encounter injury-related setbacks or challenges of a completely different type, we want to see what keeps you going. What motivates you to be #Unstoppable?
• #MOTRselfie: Headed somewhere recognizable on a work trip or family getaway? Or just capturing the fun spirit of you and your best runner friends (BRFs)? Snap a selfie with a local landmark while wearing your MOTR gear.

Don’t forget to take a photo that relates to one of the categories and also tag photos with #MOTRstrong and #MomsOnTheRun.

If you’re not on Instagram but want to join the conversation “just for fun,” post your pics to Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest using the same hashtags.

Contest Rules

1. Must be 18 or older to participate.
2. Must post photo to Instagram with #MOTRstrong, #MomsOnTheRun and category hashtag to enter.
3. Moms on the Run staff will review Instagram posts and pick one (1) winner each month (in May, June, July and August) based on creativity, number of categories submitted, number of photos/posts submitted, number of likes and staff favorites.

August Contest Prize
Our final monthly winner will snag our "Women Run Together" package: 2 free registrations to the 10th annual Women Run the Cities (choose from 10-Mile Run; 10K Run 5K Run or Walk) and 2 WRTC 10th anniversary t-shirts. Winner may invite a friend or family member to run with her. $165 value.

Update on Winners to Date
Special thanks our 2016 sponsors/partners for providing these winners with fabulous prizes!​

• ​MAY: Congrats, Cathy, winner of 2 VIP tickets to the Glennon Doyle Melton (founder of the online community Momstery.com) event, “A reflection on hope, healing and recovery,” sponsored by Canvas Health. $110 value (but priceless, in our opinion!). 
  
• JUNE: Congrats, Natalie, winner of the "10K Tandem:" 2 free 10K race registrations for the second annual Moms on the Run race experience and 2 quarter-zip MOTR tech pullovers, sponsored by Renewal By Andersen. $170 value. 
  
• JULY: Congrats, Sarah, winner of a Four-Week Coaching Session from Wellwomen Thrive. $300 value.