We had nearly 4 times the amount of nominations for this year’s #RunChat blog awards than last year. THANK YOU to everyone who nominated their favorite bloggers and #RunChat participants. Three people who nominated other blogs won entries to the Key West Half Marathon (those winners are listed here).
Voting is officially open below for this year’s awards, sponsored by the Key West Half. Winning blogs will receive a pair of PRO Compression socks or sleeves and a #RunChat prize pack of a special badge to post on their site, a visor, temporary tattoos and stickers. Two runners up in each category will receive temporary tattoos and stickers.
You can vote twice per Twitter handle; voting will end at 9 p.m. ET Dec. 26. After you vote, be on the lookout for how you can win #RunChat stickers and temporary tattoos. Winning blogs will be announced Thursday, Dec. 27. (Please note that this is a slight change from our original post for the awards.)

Be sure to vote for your fav blogs in the #runchat 2012 blog awards! http://t.co/rdiAqPNN
I voted in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/NgsVlYbC
Voting is open in the 2012 #runchat awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/8JrxtmLk
I’ve got some blogs to read b4 voting! @therunchat Voting is open #runchat awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/gCHu4yfp
“I voted in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/PKiESyX9“
TY for the nominations! Now, pls also vote for me as the best new running blog! http://t.co/Ttliwwyk
[...] Here is the link to vote [...]
Wowed and humbled that I am among the list of finalists for best overall running blog in the #runchat awards this year! And yes, I’d love your vote if you have a minute! (I’ll sneak you into my luggage if I win the Key West half entry!) http://therunchat.com/2012/12/vote-in-the-2012-runchat-blog-awards/
SQUEEL!!! I got nominated for #Runchat most inspiring runner of 2012! Would mean so much if you guys would visit… http://t.co/A3V742zu
Darwinian Fail all the way
Darwinian Fail all the way!!
“@darwinianfail: I got nominated for #Runchat most inspiring runner 2012! http://t.co/pnvBhf92” just voted! So proud!
If ya’ll follow running blogs as much as I do, get your butts over to #runchat Blog Awards 2012 + vote! http://t.co/jqgE1qZh #oiselleteam
“I voted for @DarwinianFail in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/ZvDMAmFY“
@PTavakoli have all your friends vote for me for Best #RUNChat participant … http://t.co/9DI4yuBb
Vote for me in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/cug41tgK “Confessions of a Newbie Runner”
Hey everyone! Please take 10 seconds out of your day to vote for #CHRISMALENAB for Best #RUNChat participant … http://t.co/lHfroipd” thx!
I was nominated! Please vote for Rise.Run.Mom.Repeat. for best new running blog! Thank you!
#FitFluential #RunChat
http://t.co/d562du9j
Just found out I’m nominated for best running blog in the #runchat awards
I’d love your vote if you had a second! http://therunchat.com/2012/12/vote-in-the-2012-runchat-blog-awards/ *you can vote twice per twitter handle
I`m just trying to vote. Can I vote without a twitter account? It says “Looks like you still have an answer or two that needs to be filled out.”
Please vote for http://t.co/gvDrC77p in the http://t.co/K9SXUfll and I’ll try to race Paul Ryan in the marathon.
@FitHappyGirl OMIGOD! You’re up for a nomination in #runchat blog awards http://t.co/yhsDnS2j how exciting! Just voted for you! #BostonHLB
SO grateful & honored to be nominated as one of the most inspirational #running blogs for 2012 #RunChat Awards!! http://t.co/dba67LSl
My blog has been nominated for a #runchat award for best new running blog of 2012! Please vote for me http://t.co/cdgoDc7A
Vote for me!
– I voted in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/zD8DCrmD
@subthreerunning Congrats! We’re checking out the #RunChat polls: http://t.co/P4CVQZPy
@greatist My blog has been nominated for #RunChat Best Running Blog of 2012! #imagreatist http://t.co/cdgoDc7A
RT @poweredbyzumba: Just voted for @fithappygirl @alexbridgeforth and @darwinianfail in the #runcat blog awards! http://t.co/Aql1rmU0
Congrats to our #PoweredByBits ambassador @chrismalenab for his nomination in the 2012 #RunChat awards. Vote here: http://t.co/tkfnytiH
@SteveinaSpeedo yup! check out http://t.co/JN1g5Kyy
Wow! My blog has been nominated for #RunChat Most Inspirational Running Blog of 2012! http://t.co/HixdvTVy Thanks for the nominations!
There is some good competition here. Tough choices!
@akswingley here you are. Thanks for asking. http://t.co/yeZevtwb
[...] imagine my excitement when I saw this [...]
@Zepphead it’s already done – check http://t.co/JN1g5Kyy
I am seriously still in shock that I was nominated for funniest #runchat blog http://t.co/22neGAa9
Allow LOLZ to conquer the humorous world! http://t.co/22neGAa9
I came, I saw, I voted for #runchat funniest blog. Thanks for the nomination! http://www.seekingbostonmarathon.com/2012/12/funny-runner-runchat-blog-nominations.html
[...] My blog was nominated for a #RunChat award! I’ve been nominated for the “best new running blog” for 2012! If you have two seconds, and a Twitter account, please, please, please vote for me! Voting ends on Dec. 26 at 9 p.m. and I would really appreciate the support! You can vote here: Vote in the 2012 #RunChat Blog Awards [...]
Just voted for my friend Krysten @darwinianfail. A truly inspirational woman.
And I voted for @VetRunnah! http://t.co/WU0KswWr #FitFluential #runchat
RT @StandUpTracy: I need your vote! Just found out I’m nominated for most inspirational blog in the #runchat awards. http://t.co/y22o6TGL.
Wow! My blog has been nominated for #RunChat Best New Running Blog of 2012! http://t.co/OZdTkTWv Thanks for the nominations!
Done! RT@ItzLinz: Voted for @PavementRunner! You should, too! http://t.co/MBXy3eKX #FitFluential”
Vote for @standuptracy ‘A Long Way to Boston’ nominated for Most Inspirational Blog by #RunChat Blog Awards. http://t.co/eil1XOJ8
RT @ItzLinz: Voted for @PavementRunner! You should, too! http://t.co/WU0KswWr #FitFluential
“I voted in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/IPyp9Zeo” Go @PavementRunner!
Fun and inspiring stuff from a great friend and brother! #AEKDB @StandUpTracy Vote or for most inspirational blog at http://t.co/kFACbUHt.
[...] then I was nominated for one of the funniest running blogs on runchat (thanks to you). So I wanted to let you know if you are bored you can use this time [...]
Whoa!! I was nominated for the #RunChat funniest blog award!! You can vote here (if you want) http://t.co/BiOFZYRK Thanks #RunChat!
Congrats! You are HILARIOUS!! @TheBoringRunner . He is nominated for the #RunChat funniest blog award!! Vote here http://t.co/jZ85awAe
[...] can vote here for the 2012 #RunChat blog [...]
Ok, be sure to vote for @SocialShark in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/KpSFflPp
RT @GorillaMoCrunch: Just voted for @SocialShark in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/CCyRncfQ
Vote in the 2012 #RunChat Blog Awards – http://t.co/MhG6I1fE http://t.co/MhG6I1fE
Please vote for me in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/cug41tgK “Confessions of a Newbie Runner”
I could use some compression sleeves (ahem). http://t.co/OBnN4sxu – #RunChat Award voting is open.
Would love if you voted for LOLZ at the #runchat awards http://t.co/22neGAa9
[...] if you feel so inclined to vote for me for most humorous blogger (LOLZ) for runchat,I wouldn’t mind in the slightest. Tell all your friends…because me telling my friends…is [...]
Support #KappaSigma’s @StandUpTracy http://t.co/69bfLuqQ for RunChat Awards Vote until 12/26 http://t.co/whx3fG3R #EB3 #AEKDB @KappaSigmaHQ
I voted for @xahndra in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/MAbo6pMK
TY! RT @RunningToRace I voted for @xahndra Confessions of a newbie runner in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/cug41tgK
I voted for @socialshark in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/3Gbw7G6H
RT @MissZippy1: Thought I’d spend some time groveling for votes. Please and thank you! http://t.co/FQkNdiIG #runchat
Speaking of the #runchat awards–you can vote twice! Don’t miss @vetrunnah @pavementrunner @darwinianfail @paceofme! http://t.co/FQkNdiIG
Vote 4 @SubThreeRunning Blog @runindartmouth @CurlyGirlRuns @tnthalifax @yhztrack @Aerobics1st @MaritimeRaces
http://t.co/ckxCqgJn
Hey y’all, if you haven’t already, I’d be honored if you’d vote for Rise.Run.Mom.Repeat. for best new blog! #RunChat – http://t.co/d562du9j
Come and say “I voted @alexbridgeforth in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/HMHiJcCR“
Can I ask u to support/promote me and VOTE @alexbridgeforth for the best #runchat participant? http://t.co/dpuWSIXv
RT @alexbridgeforth: Can I ask u to support/promote me and VOTE @alexbridgeforth for the best #runchat participant? http://t.co/dpuWSIXv #ultrachat
RT @subthreerunning: Honored to be nominated for Best Running Blog at #runchat. Thank you so much, folks. Please vote. http://t.co/K9SXUfll
I voted in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/U30Dko9F <- 4 my faves @darwinianfail & @PavementRunner
RT @socialshark: @alexbridgeforth: RT “Can I ask u to support me & VOTE @alexbridgeforth for the best #runchat participant? http://t.co/jsOhMBHH #ultrachat”
[...] am also excited to say I am among an amazing group of folks nominated for a #Runchat award this year. If you’re on Twitter and you’ve got a minute, I’d love it if you took [...]
“@iRichardEllis: I voted for @socialshark in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/NNzBeH5S” ~ thanks!
[...] http://therunchat.com/2012/12/vote-in-the-2012-runchat-blog-awards/ [...]
2 more days to vote my blog, Confessions of a Newbie Runner, the #runchat best new running blog of 2012. http://t.co/Ttliwwyk
I’d love if you voted at the #runchat awards so LOLZ can take over the humorous world http://t.co/22neGAa9
[...] and I’m honored to be included in the “Best Overall Running Blog” category. CLICK HERE TO VOTE. [...]
I finally voted in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf http://t.co/kyg0R6F3
[...] If you have a second, the RunChat Award Nominations have been announced and I’m honored to be included in the “Best Overall Running Blog” category. CLICK HERE TO VOTE. [...]
RT @therunchat: Voting ends at 9 pm ET in the #runchat awards. Voting is close in all the categories http://t.co/8JrxtmLk
I voted in the 2012 #RunChat blog awards sponsored by @KeyWestHalf! http://t.co/aBFlK1sC (AND I recognized all the names, which was fun!)
Last day to vote “@therunchat: Voting ends at 9 pm ET in the #runchat awards. Voting is close in all the categories http://t.co/MA5nCbsT”
Voting ends TONIGHT! Cast your vote for the #RunChat 2012 Blog awards! I’m nominated along with some amazing bloggers! http://t.co/cdgoDc7A
The second to last day to vote for #runchat awards then I’ll stop harassing y’all
http://t.co/22neGAa9
Last chance to vote in the #runchat awards! I was nominated for best new blog! Vote now: http://t.co/ILNsOeR4
Last chance to vote for ME or someone else. But really, me. “@therunchat: Voting ends at 9 pm ET. http://t.co/OBnN4sxu – Rumor has it close.
RT @krissymmurphy: Voting ends tonight at 9 PM EST for the 2012 #RunChat Blog Awards – http://t.co/lZH3EX1j
Last day to vote in the #runchat awards! http://t.co/22neGAa9