Lunatics I Follow
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon & Half Marathon
Ojai, CA
If you care at all about your time or how a race handles itself, do not sign up for Mountains 2 Beach. From beginning to end, they really fouled things …
Phoebe’s Flight 5K
Rocklin, CA
This is a nice event with a half-mile Kid's Fun Run and untimed Adult 5K. The location is very nice. It is in a large park that has lots of …
Modesto Marathon
Modesto, CA
The day-before expo was well organized. There were enormous signs in the large hall that told you what the different stations were. There were also great discounts on merch from …
Folsom Blues Breakout
Folsom, CA
The race was good. I paid extra for a bus ticket from the packet pickup to the start line...worth it. The packet pickup was smooth, but different than most. Instead …
Ventura Marathon
Ventura, CA
Ventura Marathon and Lexus LaceUp series combined for this newly improved course! It takes elements of the old LaceUp course and the finish party area of the Ventura event. Overall, …
Running of the Elk
Elk Grove, CA
This is a good-sized race with many vendors, volunteers and runners. The race feels "industrial" to me because there are large office buildings, large parking lots and small trees that …
Courtland Pear Fair Run
Courtland, CA
The weather was nice, sunny and slightly breezy. The runners were of all ages and abilities. We crossed the start line when one of the race officials, without a microphone, …
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
Napa, CA
Add this race to your "Bucket List" of races and you will not be disappointed! The course itself is absolutely beautiful and fairly gentle. Of course, it is mid-July so …
Tacos & Beer 5K – Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
This is a fun run. Period! Lots of Cinco de Mayo costumes, lots of families, lots of walkers. Beer, tacos, mariachi band. You get it. 🙂 Sure, you can 'race' …
San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CA
This is my second review and third (and final) time running SD Half ... though not cause I don't like it. This is my FAVORITE race in San Diego! There …