Buzz Marathon
San Miguel, CA
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Road (Paved), Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
The Buzz Marathon is a Boston qualifying race, hosted at Camp Roberts California National Guard Installation. Proceeds of this event help fund the Paso Robles Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) with their mission of supporting Veterans and veteran services. The VFW provides services to support the wellbeing of Veterans and … MORE
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Great race to support veterans
You have to check on prior to the race at the front as it's a military base. You need your driver's license, car registration, and proof of car insurance. I … MORE
You have to check on prior to the race at the front as it’s a military base. You need your driver’s license, car registration, and proof of car insurance. I did it the day before which was helpful.
This is a great race to support veterans. The course itself is on pavement and it’s relatively easy. There’s one small hill but besides that it’s fairly flat. You run throughout camp Roberts military base which is kind of neat. Marathon runners run out 13 miles turn around and come back half Marathon run six and a half miles and turn around and come back. 10K stays on a loop around the base. I got a personal PR this race for a half. And this is a Boston qualifier race!
Small race, beautiful scenery
The race is held on Camp Roberts Army Reserve Base, so you must have a REAL ID to participate. You also have to get your vehicle pass before entering base, … MORE
The race is held on Camp Roberts Army Reserve Base, so you must have a REAL ID to participate. You also have to get your vehicle pass before entering base, so give yourself an extra 10 min.
I really enjoyed the course. It is mostly an out and back course, but the turn around is at 8.5 miles, so the return is much faster. (And that is great mentally).
With a small field, you can really enjoy the scenery, while still having someone to chase.
Swag is OK, and race supports a good cause.
I’m a repeat runner, and will be back again!
A Fine Run That is Put Together Well
The aid stations were awesome and each one had a Porto Potties. The race could be improved with more volunteers guiding the runners. The most unique aspect of the race … MORE
The aid stations were awesome and each one had a Porto Potties. The race could be improved with more volunteers guiding the runners. The most unique aspect of the race is that it is on a Army ca p ground.
Cold start,well organized,military camp.
The weather was very good for running. About 38 degrees at the start, minimal wind. Race started right on time. 275 feet of elevation gain, 13.23 miles. Course was very … MORE
The weather was very good for running. About 38 degrees at the start, minimal wind. Race started right on time. 275 feet of elevation gain, 13.23 miles. Course was very well marked with adequate aid stations and no spectators at all since it’s a military base camp and no one lives there. The medal was very cheap and the race is very small. I came in 2nd place overall for the half marathon and the marathon had very few runners with the first place runner coming in at around 3:30 hours. I will try and run it again next year only because I’m a local guy. If I was not from here, I’d probably not run it again.