PROS: + Gorgeous views for all runs! + Options for half marathon, 10K, or 5K distance + Professional timing(Fusion) and photos(Endurance) + Stylish tee and snazzy finishers medal + Light breakfast at finish line(bagels, trail mix, bananas) CONS — Vague directions, no posted signage: next time, even just a logo sign with an arrow indicating which exit to take and how far down to go to the meeting point would be appreciated. Even going just one exit too far takes you all the way to Arizona. — Parking was a disaster with one person pointing where to turn in to a field with gravel and shrubs but no one directing cars to actual rows/spaces. Hopefully no one got a flat. — Considering the price of the race itself was($ 45) I was annoyed to also have to pay $ 10 entry fee to the park, cash only(but they did mention this ahead of time). — Disliked how the course started with an immediate incline, and ended with us facing directly into the sun(downside to an out-and-back route). Not ideal for the finish-line photos, either. Despite the drawbacks(mostly related to the location), I would participate in this event again. Hopefully some of these simple organization strategies could be implemented to make it a more enjoyable time for all. As a personal pet peeve, I would do away with allowing strollers on the run. I saw two fanatical stroller parents almost mowing people down, and others having to stop repeatedly forcing traffic to go around them.
