The San Diego Half Marathon is an annual event held in Downtown San Diego that has a starting point…read moreon Harbor Drive and ending the In the historic Gaslamp quarter. I signed up for the race online, which was fairly easy to complete, and they had an expo at the Hilton hotel 2 days before the race to pick up your BIB. At the expo, they had many vendors selling items as well as free energy drinks. They also handed out the free shirt you got for entering the race, which was really nice, and the quality was great! On race day, which was on a Sunday, the run for the Half Marathon started at 650 am. From all the emails I was receiving, we were told to show up at least 40 minutes or even 1 hour prior to the race due to all the runners being in the location, giving you enough time to find the wave your in. The Half Marathon or 13.1 miles course had a beautiful layout that started by the convention center, bringing you up through the Embarcadero to Harbor Island and through Point Loma. The course was a nice flat course until mile 9, where you are running up Washington Hill, gaining elevation into Hillcrest and throughout Balboa Park finishing in the Gaslamp. When we finished the race, we were giving our medals or bling and were handed a goodie bag with a Monster, crackers, and a protein bar. They were even handing out chocolate milk, water, and bananas. They had photographers on-site taking pictures and a small after party in the park aside from the finish line. This was absolutely my favorite race I have run, and I had a blast doing it. The course was perfect and well organized. They had volunteers handing out water and Gatorade approximately every 2 miles. They had porter pottys all throughout the course, and the crowd was very motivating. I'm looking forward to come-back and doing the exact race next year as well since I had an amazing experience. Thank you to all the volunteers and the organizers who made this race possible.

Sadly, along with other events of this magnitude, this event was canceled and made into a virtual…read morerace (to be ran on your own). I was really looking forward to running this particular half marathon for the first time. There was no expo with vendors, just a pickup at the Gaslamp Hilton. What was really special is the volunteers/organizers did a cheer as we were handed our medal so a big thank you to them! Besides the medal, what was picked up was the bib, shirt, and tote bag which included the Friar hat, snacks, and chocolate milk. The tech shirt was pretty unique. In my collection, it's the first to be patterned in camo style. I'm signed up for the challenge which consists of completing the Mammoth Half Marathon in June, thus receiving an extra medal. Crossing my fingers that event is allowed to take place. I crave the crisp mountain fresh air.

OMG, the Carlsbad 5000 is an AMAZING race! I wish I knew about it when I was an active runner. It…read morewas in my backyard too (Smh). Anyway, I came out today to support the participants...rooting them on. It was greaaat to see others doing the same. Congrats runners!! I was on the scene for the People's Race and heard from one of the volunteers that the schedule was packed with other races - an all-day affair. That's totally COOL! I saw the rain out in the ocean coming our way which I knew was going to kick it up a notch for the runners on this oceanfront course. The live band added a perrrfect touch. They performed my favorite songs. I enjoyed it a lot :-) So definitely check out the World's Fastest 5K Yelp Community!!!

This is the best 5K in the area. It is a beautiful course along the ocean. The route is flat and…read moreeasy to run, walk, or push a stroller. It is perfect for individuals or families. Afterwards they have a live band playing while you're able to enjoy a couple of free drinks in the beer garden. I already signed up for next year!

I have been participating in ERS events for a few years now and each one is super fun! The races…read moreare well organized, fun swag and great food after. If you enjoy trail racing, or want to try it, I highly recommend ERS events!

From the owner: Whether you are a competitive racer, an avid runner, or a trail newbie, the ERS has what you are…read morelooking for... Challenging yet beginner friendly courses, spectacular views, family friendly atmosphere, and a fun post race celebration. Oh... and free race photos for all runners to enjoy post race. With a total of 11 events combined in the 2 regions, the ERS hosts more than 7000 beginner, intermediate, and experienced trail runners each year. ​ Whether you are looking for a stroll along the water, some scenic single track, or a challenging hill/ mountain course, the ERS prides itself on offering the best trail race experience and atmosphere in the industry. Every event within the ERS offers multiple race distance options, great course support, kid's races, and finish line festivals that the entire family can enjoy with music, food, games, raffle, and plenty of beer (for those over 21 years, of course)

Super organized race.Thanks to all those volunteers. The course was well-engineered and wasn't…read morechallenged to follow from the start to the end even if you are isolated.

Good course for beginners. The course is super mellow, as in there aren't quite big hills, just…read moresmall ones here and there. This is my 2nd half marathon, but my first time aiming for the Triple Crown. Carlsbad half is doable without training, or minor training because more than half of the time you'll be running on straight flat nice roads. It's a very beautiful run by the picturesque ocean. You run through their downtown, beautiful big beach houses, and the ocean. It started our very cold by the coast, but we got a little sunlight and a nice breeze. Be sure to put on sunblock even if there is no sun! I got a tan and finished by 10:30 am. The race starts and end in the mall. Plenty of parking and I felt it was better organized than like the Rock N Roll (last year 2016). A lot of portable bathrooms as well, and it wasn't crazy long lines like the RNR. The 2017 swag came with a jacket and a long sleeve shirt. The medal was pretty cool, although the cursive writing looks a little weird. I didn't see a beer garden, but they advertise that it was there... but my BF said you don't get a free beer with this race (he ran it 2x). I'll have to sign up for this race again next year since I just found out that I won't make it for the America's finest to make the triple crown due to a wedding =(. [If you're looking to run the American's Finest City half, let me know! I have a bib!] I had a good race, I didn't faint, die, or get jello legs!

First time participating in this event. It was a lot of fun. I would say the only thing I would say…read morethat caught me off guard was the initial start point was a little cramped, so I couldn't get around a few walkers that were in front of me. Also the route changed a little. I was expecting to go left on Eucalyptus according to the map, and how I trained, but we turned right going around the church (I think it was a church) then coming back to Eucalyptus. Oh well, just a little mental adjustment and reset then by the time we got back to Eucalyptus I remembered the rest of the track (probably had to do with the closer of the trail. My experience over all was a 5 star. There's another event I'm preparing for coming up in September (another 5K in Vista) but non the less I really enjoyed my experience and will try and get conditioned for the 10K for next years Strawberry Run.

This Strawberry Run is sweet!…read more C'mon, strawberries, free strawberries--farm-fresh, sun-ripened, heart-shaped, and vitamin C-packed--applaud your 5k/10k finale! After all, this celebratory race, coursing first through the WAVE Waterpark and soaring then around Vista's Kite Sculptures, ends within Vista's Strawberry Festival itself. I mean, bananas and apples are wonderful, but strawberries after your run... C'mon. =] But it's not just that... Vista's chip-timed run awards everyone finisher medals, performance t-shirts, goodie bags, and even more fresh fruit. There's free beer for runners 21+ (Vista's own Prohibition Brewing Co.'s "Dirty Blonde" and "Extra Pale Ale" were winners!), cash prizes for placers, free Rubio's tacos coupons, live music, and festival vendors in the hundreds. Upon finishing your fun run, you have every reason to stay awhile, relax, people watch, and enjoy the sunshine. So that's just exactly what we did. In my division: 10th of 30 Overall place: 254 of 988 Time: 29:32:6 =]

Fun run before Thanksgiving! It was our first time doing the Oceanside Turkey Trot, and the first…read moreafter Covid. It was still packed and lively. We did the 5K just to get some calories burned for our thanksgiving feast. It was nice, flat and you run thru PCH then the beach. The run was fun and close to home and easy to park and get to. There's a finishers medal for the 5K (score!) and at the end there's some apples, bananas and canned fruit. Not to bad! Fun family and friends event.

The O'side Turkey Trot is truly the best 5k! I've been doing it for 8 years ( with the exception of…read morethe year it was cancelled due to Covid) and I'll keep on doing it as long as I can! The sign up is easy and I love that $5 of each sign up fee is donated to the charity of your choice (from their list- which always includes local schools who really benefit)! The process for picking up race day materials is very efficient! Every year they have a new cool shirt and medal design. That's always awesome! The course is easy and amazing! Right on the coast and finishing on the strand. What could be better than running right next to the beautiful ocean! The crowd is always fun and energetic! This is a great way to "Move your feet before you eat" on Thanksgiving!

After getting back into running after a 7 year hiatus, Jen helped me get ready for a half marathon,…read moreand a year later, a full marathon (my first). I used her one on one coaching and she was extremely attentive and detailed in my plan, which was 100% customized to me and my level. She was also able to help me adjust when I came down with covid mid-way through training. I think I would have bailed if I were doing in on my own! I used her group plan for marathon training, and was able to complete my first/only marathon under my goal time. I definitely recommend Jen for coaching and would use her in the future for specific running goals!

I always said I hated running. I liked gymnastics, weight lifting, I don't do cardio! I refused to…read morerun a mile in middle & high school & never did until I was about 21 but only a mile. Then the pandemic hit & I needed to have someone hold me accountable & make me move. Jen not only got me moving, I actually kindof like running! Not only that, but I've changed how I look at my body. While I don't think I'll become a marathoner or an all the time runner, I've actually had runs where I not only was feeling confident & good about what my body could do but I thoroughly enjoyed it & almost didn't want to stop. Her focus on strength, nutrition, & seeing your body as an amazing instrument not an ornament is so motivating. Would highly recommend her to anyone whether you're a seasoned runner or someone just looking to move & get stonger!

I cannot say if this is a reflection of the company or simply the events they are hired to manage…read morebut STAY AWAY. I was charged $350 to vend at a recent bike race in arlington, and told 10-15 thousand people would be in attendance. I told the seasick marketing rep this seemed too good to be true, and that I would probably max out around 300 people served in one lunch period. He told me, or maybe warned me, that that would be enough. What he did not tell me, however, is that he was completely lying about attendance. On sunday, before, during, and after the events big race fewer than 300 people even WALKED BY my location. Starbucks had a tent also set up nearby to promote the new double shot with protein, for which they were giving away free samples. Around noon starbucks starting giving away as many cans as people would take (to the vendors, since no one actually attended the event). They gave me something like 40 cans. That's the only plus of the day. Of course I reached out to Jake and notified him of how horrible the event was, and how I felt deceived. He acknowledged that it was slow, but said the organizers would not refund any portion of the vendor fee. I understand having a non refundable fee, but the premise I was operating under was an event with more people than I could possibly sell to. Instead I was trapped in my spot on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, paying to lose money and time. And not so much as an apology. Tl;Dr DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH. These people definitely misrepresented their event to the thousands place. And were indifferent. I should have known it was too good to be true.

Recently worked with the Seasick team at the Rock N Roll SD expo... Top notch guys and gals. Very…read moregood at customer relations as well as very fun and cool to work with for the weekend. Seems like no matter what they represented Jeff put a good team in place for the event! Thanks for making my brand easier to sell that weekend!!!

We have used DAD's for several of our events already and they have always been a pleasure to work…read morewith! Their communication is on point and they never fail to deliver a great time with our guests! The entire booking process is so easy and their dealers are always top notch. Don't hesitate to book DAD's for your next event! I will definitely book them again in the future!

Dads Casino hosted my housewarming party on 11/06 and the dealers were absolutely amazing! The…read morebooking was fairly easy and straightforward and was easily done on the website. I want to Praise Daniel and Haley for their flexibility and communication skills! I made changes two separate times and they were more than accommodating. Dealers arrived on time and had everything set up to Start at 6pm- Haley took time to teach us how to play craps since we had a lot of first timers, i was told I might have broken the record for longest rolls! Overall highly recommend, both of our dealers kept of guests entertained and everyone had a great time!