The parking situation was horrendous this year. Parking Panda allowed for reserving spots in the nearest city garage for $5 flat, but Rachelle O. had to bail from my car … MORE
The parking situation was horrendous this year. Parking Panda allowed for reserving spots in the nearest city garage for $5 flat, but Rachelle O. had to bail from my car just to get to the start line. Exited J St., turned right on 12th. Took 20 minute crawl to get to L St. and another 20 minutes to go down one lane of L to turn on 10th to enter the garage. QR code scanned fine, was attended at entrance. Had to park on 5th level and by the time I got to the start line it was 7:45am, when the race officially started at 7:30am.
Not the best mood starting a race. Course was empty until I caught up to the walkers and had to maneuver through/around/past them. Utilized the 10K lane on the right of the cones when I could. Also, weather was so hot!
On a good note, the packet pickup was a cinch, tech shirt very nice thick and great quality, medal race bling big and colorful.
Nugget Market provided granola bowls and fruit, and reusable foldable bags while supplies lasted. 4 lines so this wasn’t terrible but still long. Mimosa garden was good, 2 lines moved pretty fast. Kaiser booths gave you a reusable bag if you visited at least 4 stations. Their photo booth was fun, props and printed photo strips to take home. Blue Diamond Almonds freebies galore, KIND crunchy peanut butter bars. Other vendors were promoting future races such as Remember 9/11, Ovarian Cancer, Urban Cow, Buffalo Stampede, Susan B Anthony, CIM. KAIA fitness, a boxing studio, and others too.
I liked how they brought the expo back to the capitol steps instead of the grassy area along Capitol Mall — more places to sit and landmarks to meet up with friends. 5Kers get first dibs at medals, mimosas, food, etc. until 10Kers finish. Free race photos if you opt-in on Facebook, CRRM race results on Athlinks.
WFF 2018: 5K OK, parking problematic
The parking situation was horrendous this year. Parking Panda allowed for reserving spots in the nearest city garage for $5 flat, but Rachelle O. had to bail from my car … MORE
The parking situation was horrendous this year. Parking Panda allowed for reserving spots in the nearest city garage for $5 flat, but Rachelle O. had to bail from my car just to get to the start line. Exited J St., turned right on 12th. Took 20 minute crawl to get to L St. and another 20 minutes to go down one lane of L to turn on 10th to enter the garage. QR code scanned fine, was attended at entrance. Had to park on 5th level and by the time I got to the start line it was 7:45am, when the race officially started at 7:30am.
Not the best mood starting a race. Course was empty until I caught up to the walkers and had to maneuver through/around/past them. Utilized the 10K lane on the right of the cones when I could. Also, weather was so hot!
On a good note, the packet pickup was a cinch, tech shirt very nice thick and great quality, medal race bling big and colorful.
Nugget Market provided granola bowls and fruit, and reusable foldable bags while supplies lasted. 4 lines so this wasn’t terrible but still long. Mimosa garden was good, 2 lines moved pretty fast. Kaiser booths gave you a reusable bag if you visited at least 4 stations. Their photo booth was fun, props and printed photo strips to take home. Blue Diamond Almonds freebies galore, KIND crunchy peanut butter bars. Other vendors were promoting future races such as Remember 9/11, Ovarian Cancer, Urban Cow, Buffalo Stampede, Susan B Anthony, CIM. KAIA fitness, a boxing studio, and others too.
I liked how they brought the expo back to the capitol steps instead of the grassy area along Capitol Mall — more places to sit and landmarks to meet up with friends. 5Kers get first dibs at medals, mimosas, food, etc. until 10Kers finish. Free race photos if you opt-in on Facebook, CRRM race results on Athlinks.
Quick Capitol city run
Have run this race four times (5K), the half marathon distance was cancelled for 2015. I liked the Nike tech shirt everyone got in 2011, then they switched to Mizuno/Asics … MORE
Have run this race four times (5K), the half marathon distance was cancelled for 2015. I liked the Nike tech shirt everyone got in 2011, then they switched to Mizuno/Asics I believe. The medals this year were new and pretty design. The course starts near Capitol, and is pretty much along city streets/blocks. Whole Foods breakfast/bags, Blue Diamond almonds, Kaiser Permanente wellness booths, photobooth, massages, etc at the finish.
Lotza Goinz On
This event begins and ends at the California State Capitol building. There are many booths with information about women's health. The race began at 7:30 in weather perfect for running, … MORE
This event begins and ends at the California State Capitol building. There are many booths with information about women’s health. The race began at 7:30 in weather perfect for running, jog/walking or walking. The refreshments were okay and the music was great! It was nice to see pre-teens, tweens and teens participating as well.