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Love this race it was so well organized and the city was great in incorporating the event into its downtown area. The course was great with beautiful views. Lots of … MORE
Love this race it was so well organized and the city was great in incorporating the event into its downtown area. The course was great with beautiful views. Lots of water stations and people were so insprational and helpful.
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Drink the Gatorade they offer, it works. It’s a lot of fun, you will see people on the sides of the course including cheerleaders and people that will call you … MORE
Drink the Gatorade they offer, it works. It’s a lot of fun, you will see people on the sides of the course including cheerleaders and people that will call you by your name as they cheer you on because it’s on your bib:):):)
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This was an amazing half marathon! The view was beautiful, the production was outstanding ( I have never attended a better produced production), and the people city was inspiring! I … MORE
This was an amazing half marathon! The view was beautiful, the production was outstanding ( I have never attended a better produced production), and the people city was inspiring! I will definitely do this one again!
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I’ve been running for about three years and this was my first official run. 100% worth it, such a rewarding feeling to cross the line. Trail was smooth and the … MORE
I’ve been running for about three years and this was my first official run. 100% worth it, such a rewarding feeling to cross the line.
Trail was smooth and the view was amazing. The side lines support was great to see, from clubs to schools!
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This is such beautiful run that I would highly recommend. Everything was so smooth from the beginning. I was impressed with how easy/organized the bib pick up and gear check/ … MORE
This is such beautiful run that I would highly recommend.
Everything was so smooth from the beginning.
I was impressed with how easy/organized the bib pick up and gear check/ pick up was.
The designated Parking with plenty of shuttles was great. Would definitely recommend this one!
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Well organised for the event. Gear check next to each corral but remember check your gear before 6:30 am. Plenty of shuttle bus. There were plenty of water and energy … MORE
Well organised for the event. Gear check next to each corral but remember check your gear before 6:30 am. Plenty of shuttle bus. There were plenty of water and energy gel/chew stations. Gorgeous view and lots of spectators came out. You won’t get boring during your run. Yummy snack box after finish the race. Recommend for first time half marathon runner.
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The closest to the ocean with amazing views! Music around every corner, lots of spectators the whole way to cheer you on! Aid stations placed perfectly when you need them! … MORE
The closest to the ocean with amazing views! Music around every corner, lots of spectators the whole way to cheer you on! Aid stations placed perfectly when you need them! This is my favorite!
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The scenery is absolutely beautiful! The course is challenging enough to make you work, but also not too difficult for first-timers. Very well organized. The whole town comes out to … MORE
The scenery is absolutely beautiful! The course is challenging enough to make you work, but also not too difficult for first-timers. Very well organized. The whole town comes out to support and it’s an overall fun atmosphere!
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This race is one of my absolute favorites and my fastest half marathon time! The ocean view challenge is worth the time because the 5k is completely by the ocean. … MORE
This race is one of my absolute favorites and my fastest half marathon time! The ocean view challenge is worth the time because the 5k is completely by the ocean. The half has a few hills in pacific Grove, but the time cutoff is generous for walkers. The whole 13 miles are filled with a beautiful view, fun, music, and awesome spectators! You almost forget you’re running a half marathon! The expo was very fun, and all the volunteers are friendly.
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This race had it all! Stunning scenery, awesome crowd support, stocked aid stations at convenient intervals, a great course route, and a yummy pair race snack box. Everything was meticulously … MORE
This race had it all! Stunning scenery, awesome crowd support, stocked aid stations at convenient intervals, a great course route, and a yummy pair race snack box. Everything was meticulously organized for the race expo to the starting line up to the runner village post race. If you are local, I highly recommend joining the Fleet Feet Monterey training program and VIP program! I 10/10 recommended this race and hope to do it many more times!!
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This has to be the most gorgeous, picturesque run! With the sunrise at the start and then at our backs for the first half the views are breathtaking! The aid … MORE
This has to be the most gorgeous, picturesque run! With the sunrise at the start and then at our backs for the first half the views are breathtaking! The aid stations are perfectly placed with plenty to fuel and keep you hydrated. Loved the reusable cups and fantastic music throughout! The drums were awesome! Made me pick up my pace! Ocean view combo was beautiful! Great medals & swag and the after-party is a blast! LOTS of friendly people to meet & celebrate with!
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This is a gorgeous race course. They are striving to be very environmentally sustainable. There are lots of runners. Gear check is easy and well organized. The start corrals began … MORE
This is a gorgeous race course. They are striving to be very environmentally sustainable. There are lots of runners. Gear check is easy and well organized. The start corrals began organized and then kind of disappeared. I would recommend this lovely race! It is smooth but I was glad I did hill training.
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This was my first half marathon and holy cow did it get me hooked!! It was so much fun and they did an amazing job putting it on. Now I’m … MORE
This was my first half marathon and holy cow did it get me hooked!! It was so much fun and they did an amazing job putting it on. Now I’m trying to find my next one and I’m worried it won’t live up to this one. 10/10 would recommend.
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I finally ran this race after 4 years of deferring due to smoke from Campfire which resulted in the race being canceled. They were nice to give everyone the choice … MORE
I finally ran this race after 4 years of deferring due to smoke from Campfire which resulted in the race being canceled. They were nice to give everyone the choice to defer (and continue to defer!) if they chose.
As for race day, other than maybe a 7 min delay in starting, everything was perfect. The amazing scenery, the clean bathrooms at the start and throughout the course, the organization of the bag check and retrieval, the cheering crowd, the post race snacks! Not to mention, I did not train for this race but somehow PR’d (SF half marathon is way more hilly).
Would 100% recommend!
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The aid stations were awesome because the volunteers assisting me with my questions about refilling my water bottle. The most unique aspect about the race was the view by the … MORE
The aid stations were awesome because the volunteers assisting me with my questions about refilling my water bottle. The most unique aspect about the race was the view by the Pacific Ocean, and that course was mostly flat. The race could be improved with more choices of food for nutrition. The race is recommended by me to others because of the course.
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The scenery, views, and weather (usually) are awesome. Some gentle rolling hills. Very well organized, plenty of water and fuel along the route. Decent crowd of spectators along the course. … MORE
The scenery, views, and weather (usually) are awesome. Some gentle rolling hills. Very well organized, plenty of water and fuel along the route. Decent crowd of spectators along the course. I love this race.
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Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K is a slice of coastal heaven with a slight incline -- ideal for runners of all levels. I ran the Monterey Bay Half Marathon in 2017, … MORE
Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K is a slice of coastal heaven with a slight incline — ideal for runners of all levels. I ran the Monterey Bay Half Marathon in 2017, while my husband ran it this year (2022); it was gorgeous weather all around! I ran the PG Lighthouse 5K this year since I’m recovering from injuries; plus, I experienced serious FOMO after signing my hubs up for the half! PG Lighthouse 5K is a fun race with amazing views — a can’t-miss destination 5K, for sure!
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Fairly flat, large race with paces for all. Only pacers for every 15 minutes. Lots of music. Aid stations are appropriate. You will have to wait a little for the … MORE
Fairly flat, large race with paces for all. Only pacers for every 15 minutes. Lots of music. Aid stations are appropriate. You will have to wait a little for the elite runners to start.
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Stunning scenery and good crowd support, well stocked stations, and a memorable course route. Well-organized through and through. I highly recommend it! MORE
Stunning scenery and good crowd support, well stocked stations, and a memorable course route. Well-organized through and through. I highly recommend it!
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This race is top notch when it comes to half marathons. The scenery is amazing. The course is well laid out where you can get a taste of the city … MORE
This race is top notch when it comes to half marathons. The scenery is amazing. The course is well laid out where you can get a taste of the city but also get fully engulfed in the costal views. The field is usually very good for runners trying to push themselves and compete. This race location was my first back in 2019 and continues to be my favorite course and place to run to this day.
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Great race and view on the course
Love this race it was so well organized and the city was great in incorporating the event into its downtown area. The course was great with beautiful views. Lots of … MORE
Love this race it was so well organized and the city was great in incorporating the event into its downtown area. The course was great with beautiful views. Lots of water stations and people were so insprational and helpful.
Really fun, good feel to it all for sure
Drink the Gatorade they offer, it works. It’s a lot of fun, you will see people on the sides of the course including cheerleaders and people that will call you … MORE
Drink the Gatorade they offer, it works. It’s a lot of fun, you will see people on the sides of the course including cheerleaders and people that will call you by your name as they cheer you on because it’s on your bib:):):)
OMG RUN THIS RACE!!
This was an amazing half marathon! The view was beautiful, the production was outstanding ( I have never attended a better produced production), and the people city was inspiring! I … MORE
This was an amazing half marathon! The view was beautiful, the production was outstanding ( I have never attended a better produced production), and the people city was inspiring! I will definitely do this one again!
first timer fun
I’ve been running for about three years and this was my first official run. 100% worth it, such a rewarding feeling to cross the line. Trail was smooth and the … MORE
I’ve been running for about three years and this was my first official run. 100% worth it, such a rewarding feeling to cross the line.
Trail was smooth and the view was amazing. The side lines support was great to see, from clubs to schools!
So organized!
This is such beautiful run that I would highly recommend. Everything was so smooth from the beginning. I was impressed with how easy/organized the bib pick up and gear check/ … MORE
This is such beautiful run that I would highly recommend.
Everything was so smooth from the beginning.
I was impressed with how easy/organized the bib pick up and gear check/ pick up was.
The designated Parking with plenty of shuttles was great. Would definitely recommend this one!
Beautiful course
Well organised for the event. Gear check next to each corral but remember check your gear before 6:30 am. Plenty of shuttle bus. There were plenty of water and energy … MORE
Well organised for the event. Gear check next to each corral but remember check your gear before 6:30 am. Plenty of shuttle bus. There were plenty of water and energy gel/chew stations. Gorgeous view and lots of spectators came out. You won’t get boring during your run. Yummy snack box after finish the race. Recommend for first time half marathon runner.
Gorgeous!!
The closest to the ocean with amazing views! Music around every corner, lots of spectators the whole way to cheer you on! Aid stations placed perfectly when you need them! … MORE
The closest to the ocean with amazing views! Music around every corner, lots of spectators the whole way to cheer you on! Aid stations placed perfectly when you need them! This is my favorite!
Beautiful!
The scenery is absolutely beautiful! The course is challenging enough to make you work, but also not too difficult for first-timers. Very well organized. The whole town comes out to … MORE
The scenery is absolutely beautiful! The course is challenging enough to make you work, but also not too difficult for first-timers. Very well organized. The whole town comes out to support and it’s an overall fun atmosphere!
so beautiful!
This race is one of my absolute favorites and my fastest half marathon time! The ocean view challenge is worth the time because the 5k is completely by the ocean. … MORE
This race is one of my absolute favorites and my fastest half marathon time! The ocean view challenge is worth the time because the 5k is completely by the ocean. The half has a few hills in pacific Grove, but the time cutoff is generous for walkers. The whole 13 miles are filled with a beautiful view, fun, music, and awesome spectators! You almost forget you’re running a half marathon! The expo was very fun, and all the volunteers are friendly.
My favorite race EVER!
This race had it all! Stunning scenery, awesome crowd support, stocked aid stations at convenient intervals, a great course route, and a yummy pair race snack box. Everything was meticulously … MORE
This race had it all! Stunning scenery, awesome crowd support, stocked aid stations at convenient intervals, a great course route, and a yummy pair race snack box. Everything was meticulously organized for the race expo to the starting line up to the runner village post race. If you are local, I highly recommend joining the Fleet Feet Monterey training program and VIP program! I 10/10 recommended this race and hope to do it many more times!!
The Beauty Carries You!
This has to be the most gorgeous, picturesque run! With the sunrise at the start and then at our backs for the first half the views are breathtaking! The aid … MORE
This has to be the most gorgeous, picturesque run! With the sunrise at the start and then at our backs for the first half the views are breathtaking! The aid stations are perfectly placed with plenty to fuel and keep you hydrated. Loved the reusable cups and fantastic music throughout! The drums were awesome! Made me pick up my pace! Ocean view combo was beautiful! Great medals & swag and the after-party is a blast! LOTS of friendly people to meet & celebrate with!
Large beautiful, well supported race
This is a gorgeous race course. They are striving to be very environmentally sustainable. There are lots of runners. Gear check is easy and well organized. The start corrals began … MORE
This is a gorgeous race course. They are striving to be very environmentally sustainable. There are lots of runners. Gear check is easy and well organized. The start corrals began organized and then kind of disappeared. I would recommend this lovely race! It is smooth but I was glad I did hill training.
Set the bar high!
This was my first half marathon and holy cow did it get me hooked!! It was so much fun and they did an amazing job putting it on. Now I’m … MORE
This was my first half marathon and holy cow did it get me hooked!! It was so much fun and they did an amazing job putting it on. Now I’m trying to find my next one and I’m worried it won’t live up to this one. 10/10 would recommend.
Everything was perfect
I finally ran this race after 4 years of deferring due to smoke from Campfire which resulted in the race being canceled. They were nice to give everyone the choice … MORE
I finally ran this race after 4 years of deferring due to smoke from Campfire which resulted in the race being canceled. They were nice to give everyone the choice to defer (and continue to defer!) if they chose.
As for race day, other than maybe a 7 min delay in starting, everything was perfect. The amazing scenery, the clean bathrooms at the start and throughout the course, the organization of the bag check and retrieval, the cheering crowd, the post race snacks! Not to mention, I did not train for this race but somehow PR’d (SF half marathon is way more hilly).
Would 100% recommend!
A Beautiful Race By the Ocean
The aid stations were awesome because the volunteers assisting me with my questions about refilling my water bottle. The most unique aspect about the race was the view by the … MORE
The aid stations were awesome because the volunteers assisting me with my questions about refilling my water bottle. The most unique aspect about the race was the view by the Pacific Ocean, and that course was mostly flat. The race could be improved with more choices of food for nutrition. The race is recommended by me to others because of the course.
Gorgeous course; well-run race
The scenery, views, and weather (usually) are awesome. Some gentle rolling hills. Very well organized, plenty of water and fuel along the route. Decent crowd of spectators along the course. … MORE
The scenery, views, and weather (usually) are awesome. Some gentle rolling hills. Very well organized, plenty of water and fuel along the route. Decent crowd of spectators along the course. I love this race.
Beautiful 5K, beautiful day in Monterey!
Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K is a slice of coastal heaven with a slight incline -- ideal for runners of all levels. I ran the Monterey Bay Half Marathon in 2017, … MORE
Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K is a slice of coastal heaven with a slight incline — ideal for runners of all levels. I ran the Monterey Bay Half Marathon in 2017, while my husband ran it this year (2022); it was gorgeous weather all around! I ran the PG Lighthouse 5K this year since I’m recovering from injuries; plus, I experienced serious FOMO after signing my hubs up for the half! PG Lighthouse 5K is a fun race with amazing views — a can’t-miss destination 5K, for sure!
No race on a road is prettier
Fairly flat, large race with paces for all. Only pacers for every 15 minutes. Lots of music. Aid stations are appropriate. You will have to wait a little for the … MORE
Fairly flat, large race with paces for all. Only pacers for every 15 minutes. Lots of music. Aid stations are appropriate. You will have to wait a little for the elite runners to start.
A race to remember!
Stunning scenery and good crowd support, well stocked stations, and a memorable course route. Well-organized through and through. I highly recommend it! MORE
Stunning scenery and good crowd support, well stocked stations, and a memorable course route. Well-organized through and through. I highly recommend it!
Run In Beauty
This race is top notch when it comes to half marathons. The scenery is amazing. The course is well laid out where you can get a taste of the city … MORE
This race is top notch when it comes to half marathons. The scenery is amazing. The course is well laid out where you can get a taste of the city but also get fully engulfed in the costal views. The field is usually very good for runners trying to push themselves and compete. This race location was my first back in 2019 and continues to be my favorite course and place to run to this day.