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Antioch, CA Raving since 2016 100 Half Marathons Club, Marathon Maniacs #14998, Half Fanatics #16197 Active 2 years, 2 months ago

About Me

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    Brazen Streaker #171, Double Agent 3430

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    Dare I say that I actually enjoy it.

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Personal Bests (12)

Race Distance Location Date Result
12 hr San Pablo, CA Jul 8, 2017 58 mi
Marathon Government Camp, OR Jun 29, 2019 5:37:46
Marathon Relay Folsom, CA Dec 3, 2017 5:26:24
35K Orinda, CA Jul 1, 2017 5:15:25
30K Castro Valley, CA Jul 17, 2016 4:02:05
Half Marathon Big Bear, CA Nov 9, 2019 2:11:45
15K San Francisco, CA Jan 10, 2016 1:48:43
12K Sausalito, CA Jul 14, 2019 1:30:15
10K San Leandro, CA Aug 6, 2016 1:01:02
5 Miler El Sobrante, CA Jan 28, 2017 50:47
8K San Jose, CA Mar 6, 2016 49:33
5K Oakland, CA Oct 9, 2016 28:33

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Past Races (194)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Half Marathon Napa, CA Jul 17, 2022 2:56:32
Half Marathon Napa, CA Jul 16, 2022 2:44:43
Half Marathon Oakland, CA May 1, 2022 2:44:32
Half Marathon Bakersfield, CA Nov 15, 2020
Half Marathon Visalia, CA Mar 1, 2020
Half Marathon Richmond, CA Feb 29, 2020
Half Marathon Davis, CA Feb 23, 2020
Half Marathon San Leandro, CA Feb 15, 2020
Half Marathon Palm Desert, CA Feb 9, 2020
Half Marathon Death Valley, CA Feb 8, 2020
5K Fremont, CA Jan 25, 2020
15K San Francisco, CA Jan 12, 2020 1:52:19
Half Marathon Fresno, CA Jan 5, 2020 2:52:38
5K Castro Valley, CA Jan 1, 2020 35:56
Half Marathon Fremont, CA Dec 28, 2019 2:48:26
Half Marathon Roseville, CA Dec 22, 2019
Half Marathon Fremont, CA Dec 15, 2019
5K Saratoga, CA Dec 14, 2019
5 hr Santa Clara, CA Dec 7, 2019
Half Marathon Fremont, CA Nov 30, 2019
5K San Pablo, CA Nov 28, 2019
Half Marathon Davis, CA Nov 23, 2019
Half Marathon Riverside, CA Nov 10, 2019
Half Marathon Big Bear, CA Nov 9, 2019 2:11:45
Clovis Half Marathon Fresno, CA Nov 3, 2019
5K Walnut Creek, CA Nov 2, 2019
5K San Rafael, CA Oct 27, 2019
Half Marathon Folsom, CA Oct 20, 2019
5K Vacaville, CA Oct 19, 2019
5K Berkeley, CA Oct 13, 2019
5K Livermore, CA Oct 12, 2019
Half Marathon Sacramento, CA Oct 6, 2019
5K San Ramon, CA Sep 28, 2019
5K San Jose, CA Sep 21, 2019
Half Marathon Alameda, CA Sep 15, 2019
5K Antioch, CA Sep 14, 2019
Half Marathon Brentwood, CA Sep 8, 2019
Half Marathon Richmond, CA Aug 31, 2019
Half Marathon Greenville, CA Aug 17, 2019 2:52:33
5K Oakland, CA Aug 11, 2019
Half Marathon Oakland, CA Aug 11, 2019
5K Martinez, CA Aug 10, 2019
Half Marathon San Leandro, CA Aug 3, 2019 2:50:59
Half Marathon Castro Valley, CA Jul 27, 2019
12K Sausalito, CA Jul 14, 2019 1:30:15
12 hr San Pablo, CA Jul 6, 2019
5K Concord, CA Jul 4, 2019
Marathon Government Camp, OR Jun 29, 2019 5:37:46
5K Saratoga, CA Jun 2, 2019
Half Marathon Bay Point, CA May 25, 2019
Half Marathon San Pablo, CA May 18, 2019
10K El Sobrante, CA May 11, 2019
Marathon Weott, CA May 5, 2019 6:03:40
5K San Jose, CA Apr 28, 2019
Half Marathon San Jose, CA Apr 28, 2019
Half Marathon Fremont, CA Apr 27, 2019
5K Antioch, CA Apr 20, 2019 34:11
5K Walnut Creek, CA Apr 13, 2019 37:17
Half Marathon San Francisco, CA Apr 7, 2019
Marathon Modesto, CA Mar 31, 2019
Marathon Little Rock, AR Mar 3, 2019 6:03:43
5K Little Rock, AR Mar 2, 2019 33:50
5K Richmond, CA Feb 23, 2019 29:24
10K San Leandro, CA Feb 9, 2019
Half Marathon San Francisco, CA Feb 3, 2019 2:45:51
5K Fremont, CA Jan 26, 2019
Marathon Shasta Lake, CA Jan 20, 2019 5:54:24
15K San Francisco, CA Jan 13, 2019
5K Castro Valley, CA Jan 1, 2019
Half Marathon Fremont, CA Dec 30, 2018
5K Saratoga, CA Dec 8, 2018
Marathon Folsom, CA Dec 2, 2018 5:49:03
Half Marathon Fremont, CA Nov 24, 2018
5K San Pablo, CA Nov 22, 2018
Marathon Fresno, CA Nov 4, 2018
5K Walnut Creek, CA Nov 3, 2018
Half Marathon Los Angeles, CA Oct 28, 2018
5K Vacaville, CA Oct 20, 2018
5K Livermore, CA Oct 13, 2018
Half Marathon San Jose, CA Oct 7, 2018
5K San Jose, CA Oct 6, 2018
5K San Ramon, CA Sep 29, 2018
5K San Jose, CA Sep 22, 2018
5K Antioch, CA Sep 15, 2018
Marathon Santa Rosa, CA Aug 26, 2018
5K Santa Rosa, CA Aug 25, 2018
10K San Leandro, CA Aug 4, 2018
5K Castro Valley, CA Jul 28, 2018
10K Woodside, CA Jul 14, 2018
12 hr San Pablo, CA Jul 7, 2018 38 mi
5K Concord, CA Jul 4, 2018
5K Saratoga, CA Jun 2, 2018 43:08
5K San Pablo, CA May 19, 2018 35:15
5K El Sobrante, CA May 12, 2018 45:26
5K Fremont, CA Apr 28, 2018 32:12
10K Oakland, CA Apr 22, 2018
Half Marathon San Jose, CA Apr 15, 2018
5K San Jose, CA Apr 14, 2018
5K Walnut Creek, CA Apr 14, 2018 36:47
Half Marathon San Francisco, CA Apr 8, 2018
10K Redwood City, CA Apr 7, 2018
5K El Sobrante, CA Mar 17, 2018 37:06
Marathon Modesto, CA Mar 11, 2018 5:53:12
8K San Jose, CA Mar 4, 2018
5K Richmond, CA Feb 24, 2018 31:22
10K San Leandro, CA Feb 10, 2018 1:06:55
Half Marathon Fremont, CA Jan 20, 2018 2:40:29
15K San Francisco, CA Jan 7, 2018
5K Castro Valley, CA Jan 1, 2018 36:45
5K Castro Valley, CA Dec 31, 2017
5K San Francisco, CA Dec 10, 2017
5K Saratoga, CA Dec 9, 2017
Marathon Relay Folsom, CA Dec 3, 2017 5:26:24
5K Fremont, CA Nov 25, 2017
5K San Pablo, CA Nov 23, 2017
5K Walnut Creek, CA Nov 4, 2017
10K San Rafael, CA Oct 22, 2017
5K Vacaville, CA Oct 21, 2017
5K Livermore, CA Oct 14, 2017
Half Marathon San Jose, CA Oct 8, 2017
5K San Jose, CA Oct 8, 2017
Half Marathon San Ramon, CA Sep 30, 2017 4:15:26
5K Oakland, CA Sep 17, 2017 31:12
Half Marathon Antioch, CA Sep 16, 2017 3:35:48
Half Marathon San Jose, CA Sep 2, 2017 3:30:54
Half Marathon Martinez, CA Aug 12, 2017 3:20:15
Half Marathon Castro Valley, CA Jul 22, 2017 3:06:07
12 hr San Pablo, CA Jul 8, 2017 58 mi
5K Concord, CA Jul 4, 2017 30:55
35K Orinda, CA Jul 1, 2017 5:15:25
Half Marathon Santa Venetia, CA Jun 25, 2017 3:14:27
Half Marathon San Francisco Bay, CA Jun 4, 2017 2:37:02
5K Saratoga, CA Jun 3, 2017 40:13
5K San Pablo, CA May 27, 2017 32:12
Half Marathon Santa Cruz, CA May 21, 2017 2:25:54
Half Marathon El Sobrante, CA May 13, 2017 3:10:18
Marathon Fremont, CA Apr 29, 2017 5:58:06
Half Marathon Oakland, CA Apr 23, 2017 3:33:54
5K Brentwood, CA Apr 15, 2017 35:33
25 Miler Folsom, CA Apr 1, 2017
5K San Jose, CA Mar 26, 2017 35:27
Half Marathon El Sobrante, CA Mar 18, 2017 3:39:44
Half Marathon Castro Valley, CA Feb 26, 2017
5K Richmond, CA Feb 25, 2017 28:36
30K San Rafael, CA Feb 18, 2017 4:52:54
Half Marathon San Leandro, CA Feb 11, 2017 2:20:53
5 Miler El Sobrante, CA Jan 28, 2017 50:47
Half Marathon Fremont, CA Jan 21, 2017 2:33:25
10K Orinda, CA Jan 14, 2017 1:06:01
15K San Francisco, CA Jan 8, 2017
Half Marathon Castro Valley, CA Jan 1, 2017 2:50:14
5K Castro Valley, CA Dec 31, 2016 29:52
5K Orinda, CA Dec 17, 2016 30:23
5K San Francisco, CA Dec 11, 2016 34:06
5K Saratoga, CA Dec 10, 2016 41:05
5K Fremont, CA Nov 26, 2016 30:38
5K San Pablo, CA Nov 24, 2016 31:37
5K San Rafael, CA Nov 19, 2016 36:00
Half Marathon Walnut Creek, CA Nov 5, 2016 3:40:23
5K Vacaville, CA Oct 22, 2016 32:28
Half Marathon Livermore, CA Oct 15, 2016 3:04:30
5K Oakland, CA Oct 9, 2016 28:33
Half Marathon San Ramon, CA Oct 1, 2016 3:47:02
Half Marathon Antioch, CA Sep 17, 2016 3:22:35
Half Marathon San Jose, CA Sep 3, 2016 2:46:12
Half Marathon Martinez, CA Aug 13, 2016 3:20:25
5K Cool, CA Aug 6, 2016 47:09
10K San Leandro, CA Aug 6, 2016 1:01:02
Half Marathon Castro Valley, CA Jul 23, 2016 3:00:32
30K Castro Valley, CA Jul 17, 2016 4:02:05
12 hr San Pablo, CA Jul 9, 2016 34 mi
Half Marathon Santa Venetia, CA Jun 26, 2016 3:01:32
5K Saratoga, CA Jun 4, 2016 41:01
5K San Pablo, CA May 28, 2016 31:39
Half Marathon El Sobrante, CA May 21, 2016 2:57:07
10K Fremont, CA Apr 30, 2016 1:01:59
5K San Jose, CA Mar 20, 2016 29:50
5K Livermore, CA Mar 12, 2016 36:41
8K San Jose, CA Mar 6, 2016 49:33
5K Richmond, CA Feb 27, 2016 29:44
Half Marathon San Leandro, CA Feb 13, 2016 2:25:40
5K Fremont, CA Jan 23, 2016 38:09
15K San Francisco, CA Jan 10, 2016 1:48:43
5K Castro Valley, CA Jan 1, 2016 37:27
5K Castro Valley, CA Dec 27, 2015 39:35
10K Fremont, CA Nov 28, 2015 1:15:09
5K San Pablo, CA Nov 26, 2015 41:19
5K Berkeley, CA Oct 25, 2015 29:46
5K Antioch, CA Sep 19, 2015 35:00
10K Felton, CA Aug 16, 2015 1:12:18
10K San Leandro, CA Aug 1, 2015 1:02:24
5K Castro Valley, CA Jul 25, 2015 34:00
10K Fremont, CA May 2, 2015 1:05:19
10K San Leandro, CA Feb 14, 2015 1:04:35

My Raves

First time running this race. I’m not a wine drinker, but I love a nice point to point race and great medal. This race starts at the Cuvaison Winery in … MORE

First time running this race. I’m not a wine drinker, but I love a nice point to point race and great medal. This race starts at the Cuvaison Winery in Napa and finishes at the Sonoma Town Square. It’s run on totally closed roads which I loved. There was about 1800 runners which made for a great day, too. I was never alone on the course even the last few miles. There were seven aid stations. Plenty of water, Nuun, and gels and friendly volunteers.
Bussing to the start was painless. I rode the bus from the Best Western in Napa and then after the race, rode the bus back. The finish area was very congested with road closures, race participants, and tourists. The shuttle was so easy and stress free.
The medal was awesome. The shirt was nice. Finish line goodies were aplenty. I did pick up my wine glass even though I didn’t do any tastings. 😁 . All in all a great race that is pricey, but for me, it is worth the cost because of the closed course, aid stations were well stocked with water, and great medal. I will definitely run again.

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The WineShine Inaugural half was fantastic. The race starts and ends at the Silverado Resort. The course is flat except for the hill at mile 12. The course is mostly … MORE

The WineShine Inaugural half was fantastic. The race starts and ends at the Silverado Resort. The course is flat except for the hill at mile 12. The course is mostly an out and back with aid stations every two miles. Water and electrolytes at every aid station. We ran past vineyards, wineries, and lovely scenery. I really enjoyed this course and race. After the race, there was plenty of local wineries providing samples. It was a great day and I will definitely do this race again.

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I signed up for this race in 2019 for 2020. After two years of deferral, I finally ran the race. I will say that it was worth the wait. I … MORE

I signed up for this race in 2019 for 2020. After two years of deferral, I finally ran the race. I will say that it was worth the wait.
I chose to pay for the Expo-in-the-Box to have my bib and shirt shipped to me instead of driving into Oakland. For me, it was worth the price. The box also came with extra snacks and Oak Run Co Bibboards.
I arrived early race morning and there was plenty of street parking near the race start.
Race website listed 2:45:00 and 3:00:00 pacers, but they only had pacers to 2:30:00. This was disappointing. I ended up not needing a pacer, though, because I finished in 2:44:32.
This race has a 3:00:00 time limit posted, but there were many that finished after that time.
I enjoyed the course. It was great to run on the Bay Bridge Trail. The weather was perfect and the views were gorgeous. Well placed aid station with plenty of water and sports drink. The volunteers were great.
Loved the medal with the cranes and the bridge. We received a pint glass at the finish. There were tacos, but I did not want to wait in line. We also got a can of Old Kan beer. I gave it to my husband. Lol.
This race should be run at least once.

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Fifth year running the Hot Chocolate 15k in San Francisco. This is one of my favorite races. I love the jacket and medal and the chocolate at the finish. This … MORE

Fifth year running the Hot Chocolate 15k in San Francisco. This is one of my favorite races. I love the jacket and medal and the chocolate at the finish. This year they added a medal for the 5k which seemed to bring a lot more, over 6200, 5k runners out for the fun. There was also over 5500 runners for the 15k. RAM Racing does an excellent job producing the Hot Chocolate Run. Aid stations are stocked with water and NUUN sports drink. Each aid station also has a special treat such as chocolate chips, marshmallows, and M&Ms. There are lots and lots of volunteers. The only thing that is cumbersome about this race is that you have to pick up your bib at the Expo. There is no race day pick up. it can be difficult to pick up your bib coming from outside San Francisco Peninsula area. I will be back for year six in 2021.

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This is a small race production with about 95 half marathoners and as many 5k runners. The race starts and finishes at the Shinzen Group Activity Area at Woodland Park … MORE

This is a small race production with about 95 half marathoners and as many 5k runners. The race starts and finishes at the Shinzen Group Activity Area at Woodland Park in Fresno. This is the second year of this race, but my first year running. It is 150 miles from my house. If you are okay with a small race, I would definitely sign up. It was worth the drive. There is $1000 prize money to be won for the top 5 overall male/female half marathoners. They serve hot chocolate, Mexican sweet bread, and TACOS at the finish. The medal was really nice, too. The shirts were Dri Fit long sleeve.
The course was nice (from what I could see of it.) It was super foggy. The fog eventually did burn off some. I would like to run the course on a clearer day. Lots of aid stations and friendly volunteers that were happy to be out there despite the fog and cold. I will most likely run this race in 2021. Who can pass up yummy tacos?

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No better way to start off the new year than at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley with Brazen Racing's New Year's Day Runs. There's a 5k, 10k, and half marathon. … MORE

No better way to start off the new year than at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley with Brazen Racing’s New Year’s Day Runs. There’s a 5k, 10k, and half marathon. It’s always a very crisp morning. I ran the 5k which is and out and back on the paved path next to the lake. I’ve done the half marathon in the past. It is fun and challenging. Aid stations are stocked with sports drink, water, sweet and salty snacks. The medal and shirts are always nice. If you run the New Year’s Eve Race, you get a connector medal to form a Mega-Medal from the two races.

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I've run many many Brazen races and many races at Quarry Lakes and I always find it enjoyable. Today, I ran the half marathon today. Brazen runs a half at … MORE

I’ve run many many Brazen races and many races at Quarry Lakes and I always find it enjoyable. Today, I ran the half marathon today. Brazen runs a half at Western Pacific and Quarry Turkey. This course if different than those two. As always, this race has the great Brazen vibe. The aid stations are well stocked with water, sports drink, sweet and salty snacks. The medal and shirt are awesome. Great post race food and there was plenty left for this half marathon back of packer.
If you run this race (any distance) along with the New Year’s Day race (any distance), you earn the connector medal to form a Mega-Medal.

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This was my second Revel race. I had a great experience with Revel Mt Hood, so I decided to try out Revel Big Bear half. I chose the half marathon … MORE

This was my second Revel race. I had a great experience with Revel Mt Hood, so I decided to try out Revel Big Bear half. I chose the half marathon with it’s 3100 ft elevation drop.Revel races start very early. This one was no different with it’s 6am race start. Bus loading for the half marathon was from 4am to 4:45am. It was about a 30 minutes bus ride to the start were there were plenty of port a potties, water, and lights because it was very dark. Each participant was provided with a mylar blanket and gloves to keep warm. We were also given a drop bag to put our extra warm clothes in and those were taken to the finish line. It really wasn’t too chilly at the start. I’d say it was around 40′. I needed the gloves, but not the blanket. Pacers were available and I had decided that i was going to stick with the 2:20:00 pacer. I figured this was smart because my best previous half PR was 2:20:53 which was two years ago when I was much faster. Lately, my half times have been around 2:40:00. Well, after about two miles, I decided that the 2:20:00 pace felt too slow. I started running faster, but definitely not out of control. It was very beautiful running down the canyon road. The weather was cool in the shade and around mile eight, we finally came of of the shade of the canyon and it started to heat up. The course had a nice steady drop and around mile 11 or so, it started to flatten out. The last mile was completely flat. I looked at my watch at mile 12 and it said 1:59:00!!! I knew that even if i walked the last mile I would still have a PR. I kept the pace going and came in at 2:11:45!!!! Woo-Hoo!! I shaved over nine minutes off my PR time from two years ago and three times as much from my recent half time. The temperature had warmed up quite a bit by the finish. it was 78′ at 8:15 am. San Bernardino was having a heat wave.
Revel puts on a great race. The busing to the start is organized. Plenty of aid stations on course. We only had to deal with cars for a few miles. They had a pilot car bringing cars up and down the canyon road. Shirts and medals are fabulous. Post race food included a sweet treat, pizza, and beer.
Revel is awesome and I will definitely run another one of their races.

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The race takes place in rural Northern California in the cities of Greenville and Taylorsville which is about two hours west of Reno, NV and three hours northeast of Sacramento. … MORE

The race takes place in rural Northern California in the cities of Greenville and Taylorsville which is about two hours west of Reno, NV and three hours northeast of Sacramento. This race benefits the Mountain Family Circle Services foster kids program in the area. Runners can sign up to be Charity Runners which I did and raise extra money for the foster kids.The start/finish line is located at Goss Ranch. There is no race parking at the start/finish, so runners and spectators park about five miles away. Runners and spectators are shuttled to the start/finish. Parking is free. We drove out to the parking area the day before to see where it was located, so there would be no stress race morning.
There is a marathon, half, and 10k offered at this event. I ran the half marathon. The course is at 4000 ft. The marathon is a Boston Qualifier. Aid stations are every two to three miles. There is a contest between the aid station on theme, snacks, and spirit. They can win $1000 for their charity. It was a lot of fun to see costumes. food, and the vibe that each station was offering. The runners are the judges and vote at the finish.
The half course is basically a loop around the valley floor with a short out and back between mile seven and eight. The course is not closed, but there is virtually no traffic. The only traffic was the sag wagon driving around checking on runners and a few locals. It was a little warm on race day due to a heat wave, but there was plenty of shade from the trees and even the exposed areas were nice. The course was very pretty. Most of the half course looked out on to the valley floor and meadow. There was an early 5:30 am start for marathoners and half runners that needed extra time. The regular marathon started at 6:30 am. The half started at 7:15 am and the 10k started at 8 am. There is no time limit for the races, but if a runner is going to take longer that seven hours, it is suggested that they do the early start.
Bib pick up is the evening before and race morning. All runners receive a tech tee and a nice goodie bag filled with samples. All finishers receive a very nice medal. There was beer, water, and very light snacks at the finish. I think the snacks may have been light because all the 10k and fast half marathoners took all the snacks. They did have plenty of coolers full of waters and the aid stations were well supported, so i will forgive them for the lack of finish line food.
All in all, this is a well run race and the best part is that the race proceeds support the local foster kids. This is definitely a race that should be done at least once.

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I've run this half marathon numerous times. The race starts are the San Leandro Marina. The half marathon is approximately 50% paved and 50% packed dirt. The course travels along … MORE

I’ve run this half marathon numerous times. The race starts are the San Leandro Marina. The half marathon is approximately 50% paved and 50% packed dirt. The course travels along the bayside trail and you are no more than a few feet from the water. The weather can be very unpredictable. Some years, it is sunny and nice and other years, it is extremely foggy and cold. This year, we got the nice weather. The half has five aid stations that are fully stocked with water, sports drink, sweet and salty snacks, Coca Cola, and great volunteers.
All finishers receive a high quality medal and a race shirt. I have too many shirts, so I opt out of the shirt at registration and save $5.
There is plenty of post race snacks. Brazen also provides It’s It ice cream sandwiches as a post race treat.
Brazen Racing hosts 25+ races a year. All are top notch productions with medals, shirts, and food.

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First time running this race and first time running a 12k. I have an instant PR. Although this is my first time running this particular race, I have run many … MORE

First time running this race and first time running a 12k. I have an instant PR. Although this is my first time running this particular race, I have run many races by Represent Running and they always do a great job. This 12k is a point to point that starts in Sausalito and finishes near the Aquatic Park in San Francisco. All runs must be bussed to the start. Runners coming from SF are picked up at the finish area and transported to the start-line. The pick up was quite painless. The biggest issue is just getting into San Francisco so early.
The course is enjoyable. Anytime you get to run across the Golden Gate Bridge is a win. Mother Nature was not very friendly race day. It was extremely foggy and windy running across the bridge. The sun did peek out later in the morning. There were three aid stations that were stocked with water, sports drink, and gels. The volunteers were great.
At the finish, we received our medals and there were plenty of food samples. I had a nice time. i would do this race again.

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I wanted my tenth marathon to be something special, so I chose an out of state race and a downhill one. Revel Mt Hood did not disappoint. It truly was … MORE

I wanted my tenth marathon to be something special, so I chose an out of state race and a downhill one. Revel Mt Hood did not disappoint. It truly was one of the best running experiences that I have had. Bib pick up was super easy. The race staff at the expo were very knowledgeable. The race bibs were personalized. The swag bag contents were top notch. We received a pair of Goodr sunglasses. I chose the short sleeve shirt at registration. It turned out to be too big and I was able to swap it out for a smaller long-sleeved version without added cost. The swag bag also included a pair of throwaway gloves and a Mylar blanket to keep us warm at the race start at the Timberline Lodge. I definitely used both and ditched the gloves around mile five with all the other gloves in a pile. The busing to the start was very easy. Although, we did have to get up at dark o’clock in the morning for 45 minute ride to the staggered 5am to 6am start. The course was beautiful and Mt Hood was very picturesque. The marathon had a net elevation drop of 4,758 ft which is perfect for a PR. I did set a PR by shaving almost 12 minutes on my best marathon time. One thing that could be unnerving is that we ran about 22 miles on the shoulder of Mt Hood Highway. Aid stations had plenty of liquids, fruit, and energy gels.The Revel volunteers were awesome. It was nice to see all the aid stations still open even for the back-of-packers, like myself. At the finish, my name was called. You got your medal a cold towel at the finish, too. There was plenty of pizza, donuts, and fruit left. The medal was beautiful. You also received a card with your race results. This was certainly a nice touch.There were also FREE race pictures and a personalized video. I enjoyed this event so much that I’ve already signed up for the half marathon for 2020.
A side note to this race: This event is a club event for Half Fanatics/Marathon Maniacs which means you get bonus SWAG. I got a second huge medal, another soft towel for cooling off, and a HF/MM shirt. There was also a special area for us to sit.
My final comment. If you want a PR opportunity and a top notch event, sign up for a Revel event.

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I heard a lot of good things about this race. It was a double out and back for the marathon along paved roads line with 300 foot old growth redwoods. … MORE

I heard a lot of good things about this race. It was a double out and back for the marathon along paved roads line with 300 foot old growth redwoods. It has a seven hour time limit and plenty of aid stations. Sounded perfect for a weekend getaway five hours from home. I could not have been more disappointed. Now, the scenery was beautiful. The trees kept the course shaded and cool from the late morning run.
The course had plenty of aid stations. Aid stations were at mile 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16.5, 17.5, 19, 22, 24, and 25.5. Most stations had fruit, Gatorade, water, and gel.
Since it’s a double out and back, runners had to reach the 13.1 mile point by 3.5 hours or you would be directed to finish as a half marathoner. Well, myself and another lady reached the 13.1 mile mark around 2:50:00 and the course monitors were trying to get us to head in as a half finisher knowing that we were marathon runners.The half marathoners were coming from the other direction. I continued on with my run and reached the 15 mile area or so and there were photographers taking pictures of the marathoners and halfers coming from the other direction. i figured, “Hey, they’ll be out there when I come back through that way.” Boy, was a wrong. They had completely packed up and left. I ended up with no on-course photos. I have two from prerace. I was very disappointed.
Throughout this race, I do have to say that on-course volunteers were great. They were cheerful and friendly. They were more than happy to fill my handheld water bottle.
I want to remind the reader here that this race has a time limit of seven (7) hours and i finished in 6:03:00. As I approached the final aid station at mile 25.5, all that was there was an empty water pitcher. They had packed up and left. No water. No Gatorade. Yes, there were ample aid stations on course, but don’t list this AS if it’s not going to be attended for runners that are well within the time limit. I was an hour within. The temperature had risen to about 80′. This part of the course was exposed and water at this point would have been nice.
When I finished the race, I received a nice medal and two bottles of warm water. There was no food left. :o(
Later that afternoon when I was checking results, I noticed that there were no finish times listed after 5:27:00. I emailed the race director about the times and she said “that is wasn’t her problem and that i needed to contact the timing company and give them Hell”. What? Really? Not her problem? She’s the race director. I emailed her back with the same “What?”. So, I emailed the timing company which is Enmotive. They were more than helpful. He told me that he was not aware of the issue and would look into it and get it taken care of. i told him there were at least 50 runners that had no times. A few hours later, I received an email stating that they had fixed the problem and that I now had an official finish time. This is what the race director should have done.
My final thoughts on this race are:
—If you run the 10k, half, or are a sub 5:15 hour marathoner, sign up for this race. You’ll get treated nicely. The aid stations will be stocked for you and will not be abandoned.
—The race should not be listed as a 7-hour time limit, if the aid stations are shut down at 6 hours and a six hour finish yields a runner with no post race refreshment.
— Before I ran the marathon, I was going to return the next year and run the half. i will not ever run this race again. You do not treat runners like this. Tighten up the time limit if you are going to run out of food and have AS shutdown.

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4th annual Antioch Rotary Club Bunny Hop 5k. I've wanted to run this race for awhile , but something always conflicted with it. This race is run in the Dow … MORE

4th annual Antioch Rotary Club Bunny Hop 5k. I’ve wanted to run this race for awhile , but something always conflicted with it. This race is run in the Dow Wetlands. There are nice views of the Delta and the Dow Wetlands. There is a .75 mile walk to the start/finish line from the Antioch Marina. You walk back after you finish. It’s a nice walk along a boardwalk where you get to the wetlands up close. There is plenty of free parking at the Marina. The course itself is on packed dirt, some gravel, a small amount of pavement, and some grassy area. There is one aid station. This race uses chip timing. New for this year were nice unisex tech tees and a cute medal. Previously the shirts were cotton and you got a ribbon for finishing.
The Antioch Rotary Club races money from this race for local athletic scholarships. This year, they raised $12,000.
There was a pancake breakfast provided at the Antioch Marina.
All in all a nice local race that I would run again.

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This event takes place at Castle Rock State park at Mt Diablo in Walnut Creek. There are four races that take place. There is a 50k that has 8000 Ft … MORE

This event takes place at Castle Rock State park at Mt Diablo in Walnut Creek. There are four races that take place. There is a 50k that has 8000 Ft of elevation, a half marathon with about 2500 ft, a 10k with 1200 ft and a 5k with about 300 ft. I chose the 5k. Previously, I have run the half marathon in 2016 and the 5k twice.
The 5k course is an out and back with an aid station that you see twice. Because of all the rain that we’ve had this season, we did have 12 stream crossings. Most were ankle deep, but there were a couple that went up to my calves and the streams were wide. There was no way to avoid them, so we all ended up with wet feet. This course is slightly technical because of the streams and the slick rocks and a couple of sections of sandstone that is slick and rutty. I do enjoy this course. Castle Rock Park is quite nice the scenery and all the trails.
Brazen Racing produces great races. All finishers get a very nice medal and shirts. There is plenty of food at the finish including an It’s it Ice Cream Sandwich.
In November, Brazen puts on the Summit Stomp which has a 30k in addition to the half, 10k, and 5k.

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All around, Little Rock Marathon is a great race. Marathon number seven for me. I'm always on the hunt for awesome bling and I came across the Little Rock Marathon. … MORE

All around, Little Rock Marathon is a great race. Marathon number seven for me. I’m always on the hunt for awesome bling and I came across the Little Rock Marathon. This race is known for it’s over-sized marathon medals. This year, the medal measures 8.5 inches and weighs in at 3 lbs. The medal is definitely worth the travel time to fly there for a weekend of racing. A 5k and 10k is offered on Saturday. If you do either the half or full marathon on Sunday, you earn a “combo medal” with the Saturday race. This race is very well organized.There were enough pre-race emails to keep you up to date and they provided all the race details. The expo was large and had a good variety of vendors selling items that we “needed”. Bib p/u was straight forward and easy.
The marathon travels through the capital city of Arkansas. That’s Little Rock. There are plenty of historic sites through out the course. Sites to be seen are the Clinton Presidential Library, Central High School, The LR Capital building, and a few more.There were plenty of aid station on course. The volunteers were great. This race offers a seven hour time limit and there is also an early start at 6am for those that will take longer than 6.5 hours. I did the regular start a 8am, but there were hundreds that did the early start. I finished in a little over six hours. This was my slowest marathon due mostly to the two hours of pouring rain, some light snow, wind, and the temperature not getting above 35′. Of course, this is no fault of the race organizers. It was still a great race. If you are looking for a well organized race from top to bottom, check out the Little Rock race weekend. I’m glad we flew in. Of course, don’t forget the over-sized bling!

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First race out of my state. I ran the 5k. There is also a 10k that runs Saturday. The theme for this year’s marathon weekend is A Space Odyssey. The … MORE

First race out of my state.
I ran the 5k. There is also a 10k that runs Saturday. The theme for this year’s marathon weekend is A Space Odyssey. The race is very well organized and run. The Expo is large and had a great selection of vendors selling their item. All racers received a gender specific tech tee that is white.
The race starts on LaHarpe behind the Marriot and Convention Center. The course is a big loop with 127 ft of elevation. At the finish, the announcer calls the finishers name. It’s nice considering how big the race is. There were plenty of course monitors and aid station volunteers. Aid stations had water and Gatorade.
The race had great vibe.
The finisher’s medal are race specific and very well done. The Little Rock race weekend is a definite must.

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The race starts and ends at the Craneway Pavilion and runs along the San Francisco Trail at the Richmond Marina. The Craneway Pavilion is the former site of the Ford … MORE

The race starts and ends at the Craneway Pavilion and runs along the San Francisco Trail at the Richmond Marina. The Craneway Pavilion is the former site of the Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant that was built in the 1930’s, but converted to build jeeps and tanks for WWII. Hundreds of war ships were also built at this location.
The course is flat and fast. There are great views of the San Francisco Bay. You will see the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge. Today it was cool and crisp, but no rain. I have run the 5k at this race since Victory’s inception started in 2016. This one of my favorite races. The volunteers are great. This year the medal had a spinning propeller on it. This is also the second race in the Breeze to Victory combo. If you run Bay Breeze and Victory, you get a connector medal to create a Mega Medal. I love my race bling and these two races are perfect for achieving major bling.
Brazen always has yummy post race snacks that include bagels, fruit, chips, cookies, and It’s It ice cream sandwiches.
I’ll be back again next year for the 5th time.

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First time running the Kaiser half marathon, but this is my 35th half marathon. This event also has a 5k and 10k. The first 6.5 miles of the half course … MORE

First time running the Kaiser half marathon, but this is my 35th half marathon. This event also has a 5k and 10k. The first 6.5 miles of the half course weaves through Golden Gate Park. Around mile seven, you head out onto The Great Highway which runs along the Ocean Beach/Pacific Ocean. In previous years, the weather has been nice. This year, it was not. The turn around at was at mile 10. There was a huge head wind and it was raining. The rain felt like stinging needles. On the way back, the wind lessened some until mile 12 when it kicked up again. Of course, this is not the fault of the race organization, but I wanted to let a potential runners know that the weather can be awful. This did impact my time. When I was walking back to the car, there were still runners out there that had been moved to the sidewalk, so the Highway could be reopened. At that time, the wind had really kicked up. Some were having a tough time. Although, this race is fairly flat, this was probably my hardest race weather wise. The wind was a struggle for me. With a half mile to go you make a right and head away from the ocean and the wind died down some. The last half mile is uphill, but it was nice after dealing with the wind on The Great Highway.
On the positive side, the shuttling to the start line was easy and convenient. Park at Ocean Beach and walk to the buses and it’s about a 10 minute ride. The bus fee is included in your entry. There were ample aid stations with water and Nuun, so I was able to get refills on my handheld water bottle.
At the finish line, The announce, Tony, was great. He was so enthusiastic about all the runners. When I came across the finish line, he had all the spectators chanting my name. It was so much fun. Tony needs to be invited back to be the announcer next year. Also,if you sign up earlier enough, your bib will be mailed to you.
There was water and bananas at the end. I finished in 2:45:00 and there were still snacks available. Although, my friend finished a half hour after I did and well within the time limit, they had run out of water and bananas. a lot of the vendors were packing up, too.
We got our shirts after the race. It was a long sleeve that was soft. It seemed to be techie, but it was super thin. It’s not something that you can wear out and about.
The medal was nice. It can stand and has a movable bird. I liked it.
I think this race would be great if the weather was nicer, but with the uncertainty of the weather. I’m not sure I will run again.

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This is a small marathon, marathon relay, and 5k event. There were about 185 marathoners. No chip start. Only chip at the finish. The race is a point to point. … MORE

This is a small marathon, marathon relay, and 5k event. There were about 185 marathoners. No chip start. Only chip at the finish. The race is a point to point. We are bussed to the start which is at the Shasta Dam and then finish at the Sundial Bridge in Redding. There was major damage to a bridge that is used for the usual route from the Carr Fire, so they had to reroute the course. The regular course runs along the Sacramento River on the paved trail which is pretty flat according to some race veterans that were complaining about the hills from mile 12 to 16. They took us out on country roads, Highway 299, and then back to the river trails. The course was enjoyable. We had rain the first five miles and then with a mile to go, it started to rain again. There were three water crossings because of rain runoff. One was around mile 16 and the others were on an out and back portion around mile 21.5 and 24.5. I have a blister on the pad of my left foot from the wet sock friction. 😫😫😫 I never get blisters, except today. ☹️☹️☹️ All in all a good day even though I question my sanity around mile 18. Why do I do this to myself? It’s so hard. I would run this race again.

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Last year, I ran the two-person relay. I had a bad case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) when my friends ran this marathon, so I was reeled in with … MORE

Last year, I ran the two-person relay. I had a bad case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) when my friends ran this marathon, so I was reeled in with the early bird cheap price last year. This course is a point to point and starts near the Folsom Dam and ends at the Capital Building in Sacramento. The course is a “Net Downhill”, I ran the first two legs of the relay last year, so I knew that the first 13.5 miles had rolling hills. The second half of the race was pretty much flat. There were plenty of aid stations. I carried a 16 oz hand-held bottle and was never without of water. There was Nuun drink and Clif bars and gel on course. Plenty of cheering locals from the communities.
Leading up to the race, there was good communication about the expo and race day information.
The only issue that I encountered was that our bus driver that was taking us to the start, GOT LOST TWICE!!!!! She had no idea where to go and several of the runners on the bus had to provide navigation for her. We eventually arrived at the start at 6:40am which left us 20 minutes to take care of business. It took over an hour to get to the start. The lines were long for the toilets. These bus drivers need to know where they are going. It was ridiculous.
The medal was great and I LOVED the pullover long sleeve.
Despite the bus situation, it was a fun and enjoyable experience. I even set a PR and shave 4 minutes and 9 seconds off my marathon time.

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This is Brazen Racing's 6/12 hour Endurance Run party at Point Pinole where everyone can get Loopy. Runners can choose the 6 or 12 hour endurance run. Each loop is … MORE

This is Brazen Racing’s 6/12 hour Endurance Run party at Point Pinole where everyone can get Loopy. Runners can choose the 6 or 12 hour endurance run. Each loop is 3.37 miles. You can choose run run one lap or as many as you can fit into your allotted time to be considered an official finisher. You get a huge coaster medal. Participants are encouraged to bring canopies, tents, chairs, food, and drinks to keep them going for 12 or 6 hours. There are two aid stations on course that are stocked with sweet and salty snacks, water, Coke, Gatorade, potatoes, sandwiches, and other goodies to nosh on.
Brazen also offers an AM/PM 5k and an AM/PM 10k. If a runner is not ready for an endurance run, the 5k and 10ks are a great option. 5k/10k runners receive a medal and a shirt. 6/12 hour runners receive a coaster medal and a hoodie. It’s either zip up or pullover depending on the year. Endurance runners also get Slow Hand BBQ for free.

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Third time running this 5k. This race takes place at beautiful Sanborn Park in Saratoga. This course include a mix of fire roads, single track, and many switchbacks. There are … MORE

Third time running this 5k. This race takes place at beautiful Sanborn Park in Saratoga. This course include a mix of fire roads, single track, and many switchbacks. There are also a lot of exposed roots and rocks. You definitely have to pay attention during this race. This race is one big uphill of 775β€² to the turnaround at the one and only aid station for the 5k. It’s then downhill to the finish. The run is mostly under tree canopy with some exposed areas, but definitely scenic and enjoyable, if you like hills.
The aid station had friendly volunteers and was well stocked with water, sports drink, gels, pretzels, candy, and fruit. The course was well marked.
Brazen Racing’s shirts and medals are always first rate and these did not disappoint.The medal and shirt were great.
Finish line food consisted of the usual pretzels, candy, bagels, pastries, fruit, chips, and It’s It ice cream sandwiches.
All runners received a cotton or tech shirt depending on which race they ran.
Maybe, I’ll give the 10k a try next year. We’ll see.

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Third time running this race and once, again, I did the 5k. The Nitro Trail race is run at the Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Home of gunpowder and dynamite manufacturers … MORE

Third time running this race and once, again, I did the 5k.
The Nitro Trail race is run at the Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Home of gunpowder and dynamite manufacturers for almost 100 years, Point Pinole became part of the East Bay Regional Park District in the 1970s. With panoramic views of the bay, wildflowers, over 100 species of bird and eucalyptus woodlands (originally planted to buffer potential explosions!), Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park is truly the hidden gem of the East Bay. It really is a great place to run.
This years was Brazen’s 10th time running the Nitro Trail. The course is mostly on gravel and dirt trails with a tiny section of pavement. There is one aid station for the 5k that is well stocked with sweet and sally snacks, Gu, water, Ultima sports drink, and fruit. Aid station volunteers are great and very helpful.
5k/10k runners receive a cotton shirt and half marathoners receive a tech shirt. All finishers receive an awesome medal. Brazen medals do not disappoint.
Finish line food is an expanded version of the aid stations with bagels, pastries, popcorn, more fruit, and It’s It ice cream sandwiches. YUM!
Brazen also gives out age group medals in five year increment for male and female. I was lucky this year and won second in my age group.
You can’t go wrong with running a Brazen race. This would be a great first race if you want to try trail running. The elevation is about 200.

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Third time running here, but first time "running" the 5k. The two previous times. I have run the half marathon. This race takes place at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near … MORE

Third time running here, but first time “running” the 5k. The two previous times. I have run the half marathon.
This race takes place at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near El Sobrante. Thanks to a concession by East Bay Waldorf School, Brazen Racing is allowed to have a staging area for the Wildcat Race. This 5k is a tough little course and is no joke, but at the top, you will be rewarded with views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Mount Tamalpais, and the Bay. The view really is exceptional. For this course, you head up hill and then down and then you will turn around at the aid station and go right back up the hill and then downhill, Total elevation is around 850 ft over the 3.1 miles.
There is one aid station that is well stocked with water, Ultima sports drink, Gu, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. The aid station volunteers are awesome.
All participants receive, either a cotton for 5k/10k or a tech for half marathon. The Wildcat character is well done. The medal and shirt never disappoint.
There is plenty of finish line food and don’t forget the famous it’s It ice cream sandwich.
This race in 2016 was my first trail half marathon. Maybe, in 2019, I will give the 10k a shot.

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Fourth time running at the Western Pacific race. I chose the 5k today. This course takes place at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont. It is run on the Alameda … MORE

Fourth time running at the Western Pacific race. I chose the 5k today. This course takes place at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont. It is run on the Alameda Creek Trail and is an out and back. The trail consists of gravel/fire roads and small section of pavement. Total elevation is less than 100 ft for the 5k. I think the area around the lakes is very pretty. There is one aid station for the 5k. Shirts and medal are train themed and are very nice. This race would be great for a first time trail runner and someone that wants to go fast.

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Second time running the 5k, but I volunteered the two years prior to the 5ks. All races start and end at Castle Rock Park in Walnut Creek at the base … MORE

Second time running the 5k, but I volunteered the two years prior to the 5ks. All races start and end at Castle Rock Park in Walnut Creek at the base of beautiful Mount Diablo. The 5k had ten (10) water crossings. These were not water crossings that you could jump over. These were stream crossing that you had to go through. Most were ankle to shin high. The water was COLD, too. The 5k measured 3.12 miles with 558 ft of elevation. There were some technical parts of the course, but the water was the most challenging aspect.
The 5k had one aid station that we saw twice. The 5k turnaround was just past the aid station and another stream crossing. Eager volunteers were there to hand out water and sports drink. I did not stop, but Brazen AS are stocked with sweet and salty snacks, Gu, and fruit.
All runners get a race shirt. 5k/10k get cotton and half marathoners get a technical fabric tee. The 50k runners get a special 50k shirt.
Brazen Racing medals are first rate and this one did not disappoint. As you crossed the finish line, Sam, the race director, called out your name. This is always special after a tough race.
There was food and drink at the finish as well as the traditional It’s It ice cream sandwich.
A special note about this race from the Brazen Racing website:
For over 40 years, Save Mount Diablo has worked tirelessly to preserve and increase the open space on and around Mount Diablo. In that time, their efforts have taken us from 6,788 acres of open space to over 100,000 acres of open space on and around the mountain!

With distances suitable for everyone from those hitting the trails for the first time to experienced ultra-runners, the Diablo Trails Challenge was created to help celebrate and support these achievements. A portion of all entry fees will go to Save Mount Diablo to help them continue preserving open space and trails for all of us to enjoy.

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Third time running Badger Cove. This time I chose the 5k. This race takes place at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. This time of the year, the hills are … MORE

Third time running Badger Cove. This time I chose the 5k. This race takes place at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. This time of the year, the hills are green and the trails can be muddy from rain. The 5k course has 310′ of elevation. It is all on dirt trails except for a small portion at the start and finish. There is one aid station for the 5k. The Aid Station well stocked. Brazen Racing always has top quality medals for all finishers. 5k/10k runners get a cotton t-shirt and 1/2 runners get the tech tee. Post race refreshments included It’s It ice cream, salty snacks, candy, fruit, pastries, bagels and other goodies. Del Valle is a very beautiful place.
I won third place in my age group today and got a bonus medal.

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First time running the Modesto Marathon and my second marathon. I heard good things about the production and swag, so i decided to check it out. Race communication was great. … MORE

First time running the Modesto Marathon and my second marathon. I heard good things about the production and swag, so i decided to check it out.

Race communication was great. The expo and bib/shirt/jacket pick up location and process was very easy. Half marathoners, relay runners, and marathoners received a very nice hooded zip-up jacket. Next year is the 10th anniversary and they are already planning on giving away a duffel bag.
The race itself started at 7am for half, relay, and marathoners. I enjoyed the course. Runners travel from downtown to the historic, tree-lined college neighborhoods. After passing the Modesto Junior College west campus, they head into the countryside viewing the beautiful Diablo Mountain Range and passing the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. Runners then make their way back toward town, finishing near the start line. This course is flat except for the overpass that they named Mt. Modesto. that measure 113′ 4″. It was very funny to see the sign. The course is an out and back. Timing mats are at 7 mi, 13.1 mi, 14.1 mi, and 20 mi to keep the cheaters from cutting the course, like that has happened in the past. The 14.1 mat keeps people from doing this. All the orchard trees were in bloom and looked pretty. You are running in the country and there are some country smells. Nothing to keep you from running this race, though There are ample aid stations and the locals had tables set up with bottled water, food bars, and fruit, too.
I set a PR at this race. I finished in 5:53:12 and when I came across the finish line, there were still people there to cheer for me. It was nice. The medal was awesome. It was 5.5″ and weighed 10 oz. They did a super job with it this year.
I will definitely run Modesto again. I would probably do the half, just to try something different, but definitely give the marathon a run, if you’ve never done it before.

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Third year running the 5k. Love this race. The scenery is beautiful. This race starts and finishes at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond. The course is flat and fast and … MORE

Third year running the 5k. Love this race. The scenery is beautiful.
This race starts and finishes at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond. The course is flat and fast and runs along the San Francisco Bay Trail. There are views of the marina, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, the Bay, San Francisco, and the coastal hills. The views were beautiful the day of the race and the weather was perfect.
I ran the 5k as I did last year. The course is completely paved and is an out and back. You have one aid station. The aid station is stocked with the usual fruit, sweet and salty snacks, water and sports drink. Volunteers are helpful and pleasant.
5k runners receive a cotton tee. The finisher’s medal was top notch and this race is the second in the (Bay)Breeze to Victory double race. If you completed both races, you received a joiner medal that creates an awesome Mega-Medal.
Post race refreshment consisted of bagels, fruit, sweet and salty snacks, and the coveted It’s It ice cream sandwich.
Next year, will be my 4th time running the 5k.

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This is my Brazenversary race, 4th time running here. This year, I ran the 10k. The last two years , I ran the half marathon. Still have not run the … MORE

This is my Brazenversary race, 4th time running here. This year, I ran the 10k.
The last two years , I ran the half marathon. Still have not run the 5k here, yet. Nice flat and fast course which runs along the San Leandro Marina right next to the SF Bay. The course is mostly paved. There is some gravelly sections.
Brazen has top quality medals for all finishers and the top three in each age group get another medal, too. Tech tees for half marathon runners and cotton tees for 5k/10k runners. Always love their shirts. Post race refreshments consist of bagels, fruit, candy, salty snack, pastries, cookies, and an It’s It ice cream. You will not leave hungry. Plenty of aid stations on course. They are stocked with water, Ultima Sports drink, Gu, salty snack, candy, etc. Great race production. Will run again.
This is the first race in the (Bay) Breeze to Victory double medal. If you run both races, you will receive a joiner medal that will connect the two and you will have a Mega-medal.

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This is my third year running this race. First year was the 5k and the last two years, I have run the half marathon. This race takes place at Coyote … MORE

This is my third year running this race. First year was the 5k and the last two years, I have run the half marathon.
This race takes place at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont. Comprised of nearly 978 acres of marshland and rolling grassland covered hills, the park is located along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in Southern Alameda County.
The half marathon is a two lap course. It has a mix of pavement, fire roads, and single track. I would say that there is a 50/50 pavement/dirt ratio for this race. The elevation is 675β€² and the hills are β€œrunnable” without too much strain. I enjoyed this course despite having to go out and run the loop twice. This year, we were able to run on the boardwalk sections because we did not have a ton of rain as we did in 2017. There were no muddy sections. The course was perfect.
All runner received top notch finisher’s medal. Half marathoners received a long sleeved tech tee. 5k/10k received a cotton shirt. All five half marathon aid stations were stocked with water, sports drink, fruit, sweet and salty snacks, and Gu.
As we crossed the finish line, we were greeted with Race Director Sam calling out our names. It’s always nice to hear your name after being out on the course for so long.
Finish line food consisted of bagels, pastries, sweet and salty snacks, fruit, and It’s It ice cream sandwiches.
I thoroughly enjoyed this race.

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Third time running the Brazen New Year's Day Run. This year, I ran the 5k. The 5k is a great course. It’s all paved and it has nice tree lined … MORE

Third time running the Brazen New Year’s Day Run. This year, I ran the 5k.
The 5k is a great course. It’s all paved and it has nice tree lined areas. You can see Lake Chabot on your left heading out. There is one aid station at the 5k turn around. It is well stocked with water, sports drink, sweet and salty snacks. Brazen has great volunteers. All finishers get a top notch medal and yummy post race snacks.

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My husband and I ran the two-person marathon relay. I ran the first two legs which totaled 13.5 miles and he ran the last two legs for 12.5 miles. The … MORE

My husband and I ran the two-person marathon relay. I ran the first two legs which totaled 13.5 miles and he ran the last two legs for 12.5 miles. The first 13.5 miles has easy rolling hills through neighborhoods. The last half is relatively flat. The total course has a net elevation loss. All in all a nice course and well organized race.
Prerace communication was great. The Expo location at the Sacramento Convention Center was easy to get to and very nice. It was very easy to pick up the bibs and shirts. There was plenty of volunteer, so there was no wait for pick up. The expo also had a lot of vendors trying to sell their wears.
Shuttle service was provided to the start and for relay participants. There were shuttles provided to the finish after relay runners finished their legs. We were allowed to stay on the bus in the morning before the race. I stayed until 15 minutes before because it was very chilly.
At the relay hand off area, they had bib numbered signs for the runners to wait by and they were also announcing runners coming into the chute. My number was called, so it made it easy for my husband to be aware that I was arriving. I was able to get my medal for running the two-person relay first half marathon, but they did run out of medals for the three to four person relay and they were told to pick them up at the finish. We did have an area with bananas, water, and nutrition bars to refuel after running, but the last leg runners and marathon finishers had better food at the finish.
The negative that I do have is that as relay runners, we did not get the cool reusable bag or socks that the marathon runners received at bib pick up. They could have given one set to each relay team.
Despite this, I have already signed up for the individual marathon for next year. Please help me…..

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From the Brazen website: This is the race your momma warned you about! The half marathon cannot be described as "flat and fast" or "good for beginners" or with any … MORE

From the Brazen website:
This is the race your momma warned you about! The half marathon cannot be described as “flat and fast” or “good for beginners” or with any other nice phrase. In fact, the phrases most commonly used to describe it would be unprintable. But…once you finish the course, you will have experienced trails and seen views that few others ever will. And you will have a lifetime of bragging rights!
That pretty much sums up the half marathon.
The Rocky Ridge Half Marathon is the finale for the 2016/2017 Ultra Half Marathon Series. The Ultra Half Series consists of Brazen Racing’s toughest hilly half marathons. The series starts with the Tarantula Run in October and ends with the Drag-N-Fly next September. You must complete five of the thirteen races plus Rocky Ridge. When you do, you score yourself a BAD A$$ coaster.
This year, the High Flyers Club was added. To join this exclusive club you will need to participate in the series and accumulate at least 4 miles (21,120 feet). Those who reach that goal will be noted with the High Flyer status and will be awarded the High Flyer patch upon series completion.
This year, I completed the Ultra Half Series to earn the coaster and I also traversed 23, 847 feet of elevation to earn the High Flyers patch. It was well earned.
The total distance for Rocky Ridge half is 13.7 miles and 3989 ft of elevation. It is one tough race. The first 9.3 mile loop contains the infamous Del Amigo Trail. It is so steep in sections that you can reach out in front of you and touch the trail. The dirt is also very loose which makes for a lot of slipping. Once that loop is complete, you start the 4.4 mile second loop that contains Asphalt Hill and the Rocky Ridge Trail. It is about 1.5 miles of hill before you reach the ridge and then you run along the ridge to the 4th aid station. You then descend about two miles to the finish. There are four aid stations on course that all well stock with food and drink.
At the finish, you receive your finisher’s medal. There is ample post race snacks and It’s It ice cream sandwiches.
If you want a race that will challenge you, all three distances (5k, 10k, half) will sure do it. It’s a beautiful area, give it shot.

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Second time running the 5k. Both the 5k and 10k are point to point races. They start at the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex on Frontage Road in Berkeley and … MORE

Second time running the 5k. Both the 5k and 10k are point to point races. They start at the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex on Frontage Road in Berkeley and finishing at Bay Street Mall in Emeryville. The race is flat with the only “hill” being the incline on the overpass ramp. The 5k runs by Eastshore State Park and through Aquatic Park. It continues on Bay Street to Shellmound Street to the Mall. There is one water station for the 5k with happy volunteers handing out the water.
Runners are shuttled to the start on buses. The fee is included in the race entry. I arrive early and have had no trouble with getting bused to the start. Parking is ample with 500 free spaces at IKEA and mall parking for a small fee. This year I parked at IKEA. It was a short walk and definitely worth it to save the mall parking fee.
At the finish, you get your medal and you are handed a lunch bag filled with post race snacks.
This race is also the third in the Run the Bay Series. The other two races are the San Jose 408k and Across the Bay 12k & 415k. If you run all three, you get a Run the Bay Challenge Medal. I did it in 2016 and it was very nice.
This race also supports Running for a Better Oakland. (RBO) (www.rboakland.org) is a not-for-profit organization that encourages K–12th grade students in Oakland and the surrounding cities to develop healthy lifestyles through running. RBO strives to give students the values for achievement and hard work that they can draw on for all areas of their lives.

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This race takes place in East Contra Costa County at Black Diamond Mines and Contra Loma Regional Parks in Antioch. This area used to be old coal mining towns a … MORE

This race takes place in East Contra Costa County at Black Diamond Mines and Contra Loma Regional Parks in Antioch. This area used to be old coal mining towns a 100-150 years ago with large scale coal production, hence the name Black Diamond.. The area is steeped in history and you can take tours of the mines.
I ran the half marathon for the second year. This race is part of the Ultra Half Series. Total distance is 13.49 miles with 2718 feet of elevation. Much of the course is run on wide fire roads, but there a couple of technical sections with very narrow single track, rocks to scale, and sandstone to run down. You definitely need to pay attention in those sections. 75% of this race is sun exposed, so bring a hat and wear sunscreen. It can and does get hot. This race is called the Drag-N-Fly because you have to drag yourself up some pretty steep hills, but then you get to fly down them.
There were five aid stations that were on course and they were stocked with water, sports drink, soda, fruit, sweet and salty snacks. The course was well marked.
Half marathons received a short-sleeved tech tee. I liked the shirt this year because the graphics had bold colors. In previous years, it was difficult to see the graphics. Finishers received an awesome medal.
There was ample food at the finish.
A great race and it is definitely one of my favorites on the Brazen race calendar.

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WOW! I ran this race last year and what a difference a year makes in the temperature. Last year, the race was foggy and cool. This year year the temp … MORE

WOW! I ran this race last year and what a difference a year makes in the temperature. Last year, the race was foggy and cool. This year year the temp was BLAZING!!. I ran the half marathon and chose the early hiker start at 7am. It was already in the low 70’s at this point. I checked the forecast that morning and it was supposed to be about 95′ at 10am. Well, when I finished the race at 10:30, it was 105′. This race takes place at Joseph D. Grant Park on Mt. Hamilton in San Jose. The majority of the course is on wide rolling fire roads. The course is not very technical. Total distance was about 13.7 miles with about 1800 ft of elevation.
The aid stations were very well stocked with extra water and ice, in addition, to the regular food items and sports drink. There were buckets with sponges and water to cool yourself off and one aid station had a mist sprayer that one of the volunteers was spraying on the runners. it felt so good. I took every opportunity at the aid stations to cool off in the shade and load up on fluids and food. I drank the 70 ounces of water in my hydration pack and the volunteers refilled it for me. I felt good out there, but I did end up walking the last three miles because with the angle of the sun, I felt like I had a heat lamp blasting the right side of my body and I felt like I was getting a little over heated. I was never so happy to see that Brazen Arch and hear all the cheering. At the finish, I was handed my medal and a bottle of cold water and a sponge with water to cool off with.
All the volunteers were fabulous. They suffered out in the heat just like the runners did. He’s to next year that the weather gods will be nice and give us a foggy cool start like in 2016……

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Second year running the half marathon course and it is one of my favorite races on the Brazen calendar. This race takes place at Briones Regional Park near Orinda. The … MORE

Second year running the half marathon course and it is one of my favorite races on the Brazen calendar. This race takes place at Briones Regional Park near Orinda. The half course is a single loop with almost 3100 ft of elevation. The official course length is 13.1 miles, but most people measured around 13.5 miles. This trail race will not disappoint. It has many miles of tree covered trails and plenty of exposed sections that will have you looking forward to the next aid station for some cold refreshing water and Ultima Sports drink. Be sure to carry water. It does get hot in the open areas. Most of the trails are wide fire roads and some single track. When you climb to the high sections of the trails, you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the surrounding area. The last 1.1 miles is a beautiful, tree-covered single track that rises in elevation. Note: there was plenty of poison oak on course this year, so be mindful of that if you run this race. Also, as you climb this last mile, you can hear race director Sam announcing the finishers. I remembered this from last year that you can hear him quite a bit out from the finish. Last year, I kept thinking, “Sam, where are you? How much further?!?!?” This year, I knew better and just kept going.
There were four aid stations that were well stocked with water, Ultima sorts drink, Gu, sweet and salt snacks, and fruit. Aid station volunteers were very friendly and helpful. They were there ready to hand us what we needed.
At the finish, we are handed our medals. There is plenty of finish line snacks and water. Don’t forget the famous It’s It ice cream sandwich that has become a Brazen tradition. All participants receive a cotton shirt for the 5k/10k or a tech shirt for the half marathon.
For some insane reason this is definitely one of my favorite half marathons. If you are looking for an easy race, this is not it, but if you want a big challenge, give the Bear Creek half a shot.

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This race takes place at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley. This is my second year running the half marathon. There is still construction work on the dam, so we ran … MORE

This race takes place at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley. This is my second year running the half marathon. There is still construction work on the dam, so we ran the same course at last year. The half course is an out and back with about three miles of pavement and the rest on fire roads. The course is not too technical, but there are some rocks and roots, so you need to be aware of where you are placing your feet. This course is a true Ultra Half with 13.7 miles and 1544 feet of elevation. There were two aid stations that we saw twice. All Aid stations were very well stocked with water, Ultima Sports drink, soda, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. Aid stations volunteers were eager to help the runners. They were great.
I really enjoy running races at Lock Chabot. The scenery is beautiful. The course has many miles of eucalyptus trees to provide shade and sections exposed to the sun where it does get hot.
At the finish line, you are presented with your medal. All runners receive a race shirt of either cotton for the 5k/10k or tech for the half marathon. There is finish line food has bagels, fruit, sweet and salty snacks, and Krispy Creme glazed mini donuts. Brazen Racing also had a tradition of having It’s It ice cream sandwiches.
Brazen Racing puts on 27 races a year. You will not be disappointed if you participate in one or more of them.

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This is Brazen Racing's all day running party that takes place at Pt Pinole. It has lovely views of the San Francisco Bay. There are 6/12 hour endurance runs along … MORE

This is Brazen Racing’s all day running party that takes place at Pt Pinole. It has lovely views of the San Francisco Bay. There are 6/12 hour endurance runs along with both morning and afternoon 5/10ks. It’s all day fun that is well supported with two aid stations that are fully stocked with food, soda, water , and sports drink. The volunteers were wonderful. They were always there during each loop to have what we needed ready in an instant.
This year, I participated as a three person team with my husband and son in the 12 hour endurance run. As a team, we ran 58.49 miles. We ran 17 big loops and two small loops. Each big loop is 3.37 miles and a small loop that is opened up the last hour of the race is .6 miles. The loop mostly dirt and gravel with a small amount of pavement. The loop has a couple of sections of small inclines.
If you are looking for an event to push yourself and test your endurance, this is it. You can set up a canopy and rest when needed or just keep going.
I also ran the afternoon 10k.
The 6/12 hour runners received an awesome coaster medal and the 5k/10k running received a medal. Age group medals were given for five year age groups in all races.
I will definitely be signing up for this event next year.

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First time running this event and I have to say it is now my new 4th of July tradition. It's a great way to start off the holiday. This 5k … MORE

First time running this event and I have to say it is now my new 4th of July tradition. It’s a great way to start off the holiday. This 5k race takes place in Concord and starts and ends at Todos Santos Park. It runs through the streets of Concord and is all pavement. There is also a kids run about .5 mile around the park. Stomper, the Oakland A’s mascot, was there to run with the kids. All kids received a small medal, too.
There were two aid stations stocked with water and sports drink. All the finish, the food consisted of fruit, sweet and salty snacks, bagels, and It’s It ice cream sandwiches.
This was a big race with about 1200 participants, but it was fun and I will definitely run it next year. Many people were dressed up in red, white, and blue attire and many ran with flags. It was a great sight to see.
Brazen put on an A+ race. All finishers receive a medal and a shirt.
You can follow up this race with the parade that is hosted by the City of Concord.

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First time running this race and I chose the 35k! I wanted to challenge myself. This 35k measured 20.9 miles and had 2860 ft of elevation. It circumnavigates the Briones … MORE

First time running this race and I chose the 35k! I wanted to challenge myself. This 35k measured 20.9 miles and had 2860 ft of elevation. It circumnavigates the Briones Reservoir near Orinda on the serene–and usually β€œpermit-only”– East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) trails. This course offers more rolling open fire roads, tree covered single-track, and sweeping views of the watershed lands. It really was a beautiful race. This is one of the “easier” ITR races and brings out more of the speedsters. Because of this, I was towards the back and was out on the trails by myself most of the race. I would see my fellow runners on the open and exposed trail. The course was well marked, so I did not have a fear of getting lost. There were four aid stations on course that were well stocked. One definitely needed to carry extra water due to the aid station spacing. It did get hot at times.
There is a six hour time limit for the 35k and I had no trouble meeting the cutoffs. I finished with 45 minutes to spare.
All finishers received a tech tee and a finisher’s medal. There are age group medals in 10 year increments and the last place finisher in each race receives a horse’s butt trophy. I finished 92 of 95. Close, but far from getting the trophy. :o)
There was an ample supply of post race food, water, and soda.

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This is my favorite Sasquatch race. It is run through Huddart Park in Woodside. Most of this race is run through tree covered trails, but it does have some exposed … MORE

This is my favorite Sasquatch race. It is run through Huddart Park in Woodside. Most of this race is run through tree covered trails, but it does have some exposed sections where you can feel the heat. Total elevation is around 2200 feet and 12.6 miles, so a little short of a true half marathon. The first and last miles are the most technical. The trail is single track with many roots and rocks. There is also PLENTY of poison oak. The rest is wide enough for two people to run/walk.
The Bay Area Lyme Foundation is the race series sponsor Lyme disease is the fastest vector-borne illness in the US. The foundation handed out a cool tick removal tool.
5k/10k runners received a tech shirt and a wood-allion. Half marathon runners received a Tick Trail Blaze medal that doubles as a bottle opener and a screw driver and a tech shirt. Sasquatch’s medals are always top-notch.
Sasquatch also places woodallions on course as a treasure hunt. If you find one or more, you bring them to the finish and you will receive a small prize.
Finish line food consists of samples from the sponsors, plus chips, popcorn, and fruit. There is also beer for runners 21 yrs and older. It would be nice if they had some soda for the younger people and the non-drinkers.

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First time running a Divas race and I figured I would give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised. It was nicely organized and the medal was awesome. There was … MORE

First time running a Divas race and I figured I would give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised. It was nicely organized and the medal was awesome.
There was no race day pick up unless you paid the extra $$ for VIP pick up race day. I chose not to do this and picked up my bib at the Expo on Saturday at the Airport Marriott hotel in Burlingame. I stayed at the hotel for the night. There was a shuttle that picked up racers and brought them to the start line area and brought them back after the race. I chose to walk the mile to the start and took the bus back because I had too much to carry.
The half marathon started prompltly at 7am. The weather was a bit chilly, but nice. The race ran along the Bay Trail, neighborhoods in Burlingame and San Mateo, and streets in Foster City which was the turn around point. We ran back mostly along the Bay Trail. There was a huge head wind. It wasn’t cold just windy. The views were beautiful. You could see for miles as there was no fog.
There were plenty of aid stations that were stocked with water and Gatorade. The volunteers were very nice and supportive. The course was well marked with huge mile marker signs, so you did lose track of what mile you were at.
At about 1/4 mile to go, they had the tiara and pink boa station. It was fun to get those and I wore them to the finish.
At the finish we were greeted by shirtless hunks and we received our medal. The medal was HUGE and totally blinged out. Post race food consisted of fruit, nutrition bars, chips, cookies, water, and champagne.
There was a DJ and an opportunity to win prizes by dancing, but I didn’t stick around too long at the finish.
All in all, it was a fun race with loads of pink everywhere. Great course. i will definitely do the race again.

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Second time running this 5k. This race takes place at beautiful Sanborn Park in Saratoga. This course include a mix of fire roads, single track, and many switchbacks. There are … MORE

Second time running this 5k. This race takes place at beautiful Sanborn Park in Saratoga. This course include a mix of fire roads, single track, and many switchbacks. There are also a lot of exposed roots and rocks. You definitely have to pay attention during this race. This race is one big uphill of 775′ to the turnaround at the one and only aid station for the 5k. It’s then downhill to the finish. The run is mostly under tree canopy with some exposed areas, but definitely scenic and enjoyable, if you like hills.
The aid station had friendly volunteers and was well stocked with water, sports drink, gels, pretzels, candy, and fruit. The course was well marked.
Brazen Racing’s shirts and medals are always first rate and these did not disappoint. The medals was large and the Slugzilla on the medal has a rubbery texture to it. It was nicely done.
Finish line food consisted of the usual pretzels, candy, bagels, pastries, fruit, chips, Pirate’s Booty, and It’s It ice cream sandwiches.
All runners received a cotton or tech shirt depending on which race they ran.
I also scored a second place age group medal.
Will certainly run this race again. Heck, I just might try the 10k next year.

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The Nitro Trail race is run at the Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Home of gunpowder and dynamite manufacturers for almost 100 years, Point Pinole became part of the East Bay … MORE

The Nitro Trail race is run at the Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Home of gunpowder and dynamite manufacturers for almost 100 years, Point Pinole became part of the East Bay Regional Park District in the 1970s. With panoramic views of the bay, wildflowers, over 100 species of bird and eucalyptus woodlands (originally planted to buffer potential explosions!), Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park is truly the hidden gem of the East Bay. It really is a great place to run.
This years was Brazen’s 9th annual Nitro Trail. It is my second time running this race. I chose the 5k. The course is mostly on gravel and dirt trails with a tiny section of pavement. There is one aid station for the 5k that is well stocked with sweet and sally snacks, Gu, water, Ultima sports drink, and fruit. Aid station volunteers are great and very helpful.
5k/10k runners receive a cotton shirt and half marathoners receive a tech shirt. All finishers receive an awesome medal. This years, the medal was two-sided and as big as a drink coaster. Brazen medals do not disappoint.
Finish line food is an expanded version of the aid stations with bagels, pastries, popcorn, more fruit, and It’s It ice cream sandwiches. YUM!
Brazen also gives out age group medals in five year increment for male and female. I was lucky this year and won first in my age group.
You can’t go wrong with running a Brazen race. This would be a great first race if you want to try trail running. The elevation is about 200 feet.

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First time running this race. I chose the to run the Capitola Half. The Capitola Half Marathon consists of a 13.1 mile run from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back. … MORE

First time running this race. I chose the to run the Capitola Half. The Capitola Half Marathon consists of a 13.1 mile run from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back. The event starts at the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels east along the coast. The route takes runners past the Santa Cruz Harbor, Moran Lake and Pleasure Point as it makes it’s way to the City of Capitola. Following a loop through Capitola Village, runners will retrace their steps back along the coastline, continue past the Boardwalk, and make a left turn after the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf to the finish on Cowell’s Beach. At the 7am start, it was foggy and cool, but the soon the sun peeked through and burned off the fog. It turned into a lovely day. I thoroughly enjoyed running along with views of the ocean and the sites.
Aid stations were place about two miles apart. Most had water and sports drink. I think I only saw one or two that had some gel product, so if you need any fuel along the way be sure to bring your own.
We finish on the beach and run about 50 yards on the sand. You are given a goodie bag full of finish line food and your medal. The medal is very small. If you are running the race for the medal, don’t. If you are running for great scenery and fun, this is a nice race. You also receive your gender specific tech tee at the finish.
I had a nice time and I’m glad I did this race once.

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This race takes place at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near El Sobrante. Thanks to a concession by East Bay Waldorf School, Brazen Racing is allowed to have a staging area … MORE

This race takes place at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near El Sobrante. Thanks to a concession by East Bay Waldorf School, Brazen Racing is allowed to have a staging area for the Wildcat Race. This half marathon is mostly run on fire roads with small sections of pavement and single track. There are a couple of tough hills, but at the top, you will be rewarded with views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Mount Tamalpais, and the Bay. The view really is exceptional. You will not be disappointed.
There are three aid stations that are well stocked with water, Ultima sports drink, Gu, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. The aid station volunteers are awesome.
All participants receive, either a cotton for 5k/10k or a tech for half marathoners, shirt . I think the medal and shirt for Wildcat are one of the best designs for the year. The Wildcat character is well done.
There is plenty of finish line food and don’t forget the famous it’s It ice cream sandwich.
This race in 2016 was my first trail half marathon. Next year, I would like to run the 5k or 10k, but the half marathon holds a special place for me because it was my first trail half.

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Previously, I have run the 5k and 10k on this course. This year, I decided the Western Pacific would be a great first marathon for me. This course takes place … MORE

Previously, I have run the 5k and 10k on this course. This year, I decided the Western Pacific would be a great first marathon for me. This course takes place at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont. It is run on the Alameda Creek Trail and is an out and back. The trail consists of gravel/fire roads and small section of pavement. total elevation over the 26.2 miles is about 200 ft, so bring on the speed, if you have it. There were ample aid stations spaced every two to three miles that were well stocked. Since, I was a “Back of the Packer” for this marathon, it was great to see that the aid stations still had food left and that the volunteers were still very happy and energetic after being out on course for hours and hours. Brazen has awesome volunteers.
When I finished, my medal was handed to me. Surprisingly, I finished strong and felt pretty good.
There was still finish line food left and I even heard some cheers from the remaining runners. It was a great day and I’m glad I ran it. I’m trying to decide which marathon to run in thee future. There WILL be another.
Thank you Brazen for putting on such a nice and fully supported marathon

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This race took place at Redwood Park in the Oakland Hills. The weather was beautiful and so was the scenery. This was a small race with about 200 people across … MORE

This race took place at Redwood Park in the Oakland Hills. The weather was beautiful and so was the scenery. This was a small race with about 200 people across the 5k/10k/half marathon. There were 65 people that participated in the half marathon. The course measure about 13.7 miles with about 2500 ft of elevation. There is a lot of storm damage at this park from all the heavy rains that we had the first few months of this year. We had to climb over a couple of downed trees. There were some technical parts with a lot of exposed roots and rocks and some minor water. I don’t think I got my feet wet at all. There was A LOT of poison oak, that, luckily, I was able to avoid touching.
There course was well marked in some sections, but the middle section of the course had very few ribbons. We think that someone either vandalized them or took them down because they thought they were garbage. I thought I was lost at one point until I saw a hiker and asked if he had seen ribbons ahead and he had, so I knew i was heading in the correct direction.
There were three aid stations on course that were stocked with sports drink, water, Gu, potato chips, and fruit. There were also course monitors that were placed at confusing intersections. That was a huge plus.
A fun thing that Sasquatch Racing does it to have a treasure hunt. They place silver woodallions on the course and if you see one, you bring it back to the finish and you get to pick out a prize by reaching into a bag. I found two and got some peanuts and candy. Previously, I won a $25 gift certificate, so there are some good prizes.
At the finish, I got a really awesome medallion. It can function as a screw driver, has a 4″ ruler, and the Sasquatch emblem spins. We also got a lunch sack filled with some really great full size samples. There was a DJ and beer. All racers get a technical gender specific tee.
This was my fourth Sasquatch race. They are very well organized. The volunteers are great. I am already signed up for the Tick Trailblazer and the Honey Badger. If you’re looking for a small race in the great outdoors on some beautiful trails in the Bay Area, give Sasquatch a look. You won’t be disappointed.

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