I was worried exiting the freeway at 7:00 am, the parking lot looked crowded and the exit ramp had…read morea long line. I still had to pick up my race bib for the 8:00 start. No worries though. Nice race t-shirts, lots of people. Fun race I did better than I expected, I wasn't able to train the last couple of weeks. The course goes through a bubble zone and inside the stadium concourse then onto the field! Water and fruit are at the finish line and lots of game booths! Very nice race!

2021 was the 2nd time to do this one for me. I think they…read morejust held it virtually last year due to covid. The participation was smaller than in the past, and so it was easy to distance ourselves during the run. It was around the time when things just started opening up again. We did it with a group of 4, with one of the group having finished chemo so we just walked it. After running dozens of 5ks to marathons and always with an eye on my personal time, I wasn't so sure about walking it but of course it had special meaning. Walking it is fine as the participants range from serious to walkers. This year, instead of finishing around the warning track in the outfield, we ran right by the dugouts so it was great. All the volunteers were friendly and it was nice going into the entrance of Angels stadium to use the restrooms and check out the team store before and after the run. The tech shirts were nice this year. We'll be back!

Myself, son and friends really enjoyed ourselves today…read more I may need another 5 showers and couple bottles of shampoo and conditioner before all of this color is off of me and I'm not sure how long I'll be blowing blue color from my nose but was it all worth it??? F yes! it was :) After finally parking the car around 845A at Dodger Stadium and making our way right to the the very front of the start line to meet our team for the 9A wave, we were ready to get wild, crazy and colorful! We had an amazing morning during the run itself and the finish line party was the BEST! Packet pick up at Sports Authority in Burbank was EXTREMELY slow (I race quite often and have NEVER had to wait in a line so slow moving to pick up bibs/shirts) PARKING was a complete cluster! One of the most asinine piss poor planning disasters I've encountered in quite some time which can really take away some of the excitement leading up to the race but as soon as you are parked and out of the car - you are ready for fun, I suppose... at least we were. The course is around the stadium area, which clocked in at 2.7 miles on mine and my friends Garmin, not 3.1 - so a 5K it really is NOT but I don't think many people are concerned with this aspect since it's a Fun Run and you aren't time chipped. This race is tons of fun! As I had originally suspected, I still believe it's a great race for all ages and fitness levels. My son exclaimed "this is the most fun run I've ever done" :) All in all - I'm very glad this run came to LA! Awesome fun experience :)

First time runner of color here and now a fan! Papa Panaflex has been to a few of these and been…read morewanting me to join him in his adventures of organized fun, so there I went. Now for my organized thoughts: *Save yourself some time and pick up your race packet a day or two in advance. You get a shirt, temporary tattoos, headband, racing number, coupons, and samples. You get your medal after the race. *Bring a change of clothes and shoes for the ride home. We just brought towels and still made a mess . Also, bring some wipes! *Wear a fanny pack or jogging belt so you can take pics. I brought a baggie for my phone, but didn't use it. Too cumbersome. *Remember where you parked. It's Dodger Stadium and even though you've probably been a million times, the parking people will direct you to a section you've probably never used. Lot's of runners were wandering around looking all sorts of confused. *After each color station, grab a water bottle at the hydration stations and rinse out your mouth. Unless you like that chalky powder feeling in your mouth, you'll need to rinse and spit. *Treat yourself to Guisados down the hill once you're done!

The OC Marathon is truly one of the most fun weekends of the year! There's so much community…read moreinvolvement, positive energy, and support throughout the entire weekend. Gary, the race director, is an amazing human being who puts so much time and effort into making this one of the best races in Southern California. I'm lucky enough to get to participate in both Kids Run the OC, an awesome one-mile running event for kids, and the OC Half Marathon myself. Whether you're just starting your running journey or you're an experienced runner, I highly recommend signing up. The weekend is filled with fun, encouragement, and beautiful courses through some of the best parts of Orange County. With options including the 5K, half marathon, and full marathon, there's truly something for everyone!

05.03.2026 I ran this event about 5 years ago. But this time…read moreI am a spectator cheering on our peers at mile 12 for a half marathon. I had such a pleasant time cheering on all the runners. There was alot of police presence directing traffic. I parked about 1 mile away from my meet up. This marathon is awesome! Lots of people with a great running scenery. Definitely a great run for all the participants. I recommend this marathon event. It ended at the OC Fair. Lots of restaurants nearby. Traffic is a given. Every marathon has it. Kudos to this OC run! As a runner and spectator it was definitely a memorable experience. Good crowd control and great ambiance.

Just when we were in the swing of having them back, they're gone again. With the upcoming…read moreconstruction, it was announced there were not going to be anymore races for the foreseeable future here on the West Coast. This was the last race on Feb1 as the 5k and 10k took place the prior days. From what I gather from others, this can take many years to come back. I believe this was a new half marathon course at least new to me since the Star Wars Half days. This course was very refreshing, the stretch of it on Anaheim Blvd, running past the Packing District and the Ducks ice rink. The good thing about the "out and back" parts is seeing if you can spot the "balloon ladies" if it's a concern or maybe friends who run at a different pace or checking out their fits. I appreciated the DJ's and bands out there. They brought the energy! Everything was just so cute with the "It's a Small World Theme" but maybe I'm biased because I happen to love the color purple as in the bib, medal, and long sleeve tech t-shirt. It delighted me to see several runners dressed in this theme because I'm not creative enough to assemble my own costumes. PhotoPass photo opportunities were inside the park and some at the reunion area. These digital photos are included in registration and show up in the app same day. I must say the finish line replica photo op in the reunion area was a time consumer in the hot sun. Powerade was the electrolytes on course. I was wondering how they were able to get the taste and concentration consistent to realize they were being poured from the plastic bottles. Not too much to sample or any freebies at the expo if you compare that with other major race expos. The post-run snacks are not much nor memorable unless you count that nacho-like cheese from the box. IYKYK Yes, you pay a pretty penny just to participate but only you put a value on this experience. I would say if you're a Disney fan and have the means, to just do it one time for the experience but that dream has run out luck on this coast for now.

I did it :D my first half marathon, and I couldn't have picked a more magical way to do it than…read moreRunDisney's Halloween weekend at Disneyland Most of my training happened on the treadmill, which honestly taught me a lot about consistency and mental endurance. I followed the official RunDisney training program from their website and trusted the process--even when life was busy and motivation was low. Race morning was early (very early), but the energy, costumes, music, and Disney magic made every mile worth it. Running through Disneyland in the dark, then heading outside the parks with rolling hills, the heat that I did not prepare for was challenging--but unforgettable. These are the things that really helped me: 1. Enlist a buddy to do it with you. I somehow managed to persuade my oldest son to come with his mama. My son who is in his prime, who at the time just came back from officer training school (boot camp). He was jumping, singing, running circles around me during the race, yelling out motivational pep talks. It was kinda annoying and motivating at the same time. 2. Use the free pacers There are multiple pacing groups, and sticking with one helps you stay calm, consistent, and confident. It really helped to see a whole group pushing through. Being next them reminded me about Dory..."Just keep swimming... Just keep running!" 3. Arrive early + move up in your corral We arrived around 4:15 AM, which gave us time to settle in and get closer to the front of the corral--huge stress reducer. 4. Stay close to the start line if possible We stayed at a hotel near the start, walked over, and later met my hubby near the mall. Less logistics = less stress. 5. Go to the Expo on Day 1 Exclusive merch sells out fast (RIP glow-in-the-dark shoes). The expo is free, fun, and has lots of freebies. Pro tip: go again on the last day for sales. 6. Practice in your costume This is non-negotiable. What feels cute for 10 minutes may not feel cute at mile 9. I practiced in my Ursula costume a handful of times. I saw people ditching parts of their costumes. 7. Hydration is covered Water and electrolytes are provided on course. I didn't need to carry water, but some people prefer to--do what works for you. 8, Know the course You start inside Disneyland, then head outside the parks where the hills show up. Save your energy for those miles. 9. Pictures Make sure your number is visible. Photos come free with it. There a a good number of photo opp in the parks. Unfortunately we couldn't stop since we were the last coral. So we did "passing" video shots. You should practice doing this. 10. Volunteers The volunteers outside of Disney were awesome! Seeing the signs, hearing the encouragement, and grabbing the sweets helped a ton. Soak it in and it will keep you motivated I discovered that I hate running long distance. At the same time I also realized I like doing it at Disney and after the race I told my son lets do the Dopey Challenge next. Where you run the 5k, 10 k and half marathon all in the same weekend. Of course my sweet son replied, "sure thing mom as long as your paying." This race reminded me that you don't have to be perfect--you just have to..... "just keep running, just keep running, running....running". If you're thinking about doing a RunDisney race, especially your first half marathon, do it. Train smart, trust the plan, and soak in every magical mile.

The 10th Annual Healthy Hawthorne 5K event took place on Saturday, May 12, 2012. This was a…read morewell-planned event! From the registration to the post-race expo everything ran smoothly and on time. My daughter and I decided to run this 5k since it benefited kids. The location was easy to find and parking was a breeze. The start and finish was located at one end of Hawthorne Park and a portion of the course ran next to the Hawthorne airport with great views of helicopters and private jets. There were water stations at every mile, large mile markers and enthusiastic volunteers calling out the times at each mile. The post-race expo was cool. Local health related businesses handed out a lot of free and practical stuff. We were also entertained by International Fitness Presenter Kelly Breaux. Kelly entertained the crowd with amazing hula hoop skills and motivated and inspired the crowd to live healthy lives. Her enthusiasm was addicting. She was the perfect mc for the event. All in all it was a great time for the whole family! I look forward to next year.

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Just finished the ocean breeze half marathon in Santa Monica!…read more The trail was nice and I love that paved trail along the beach. They set up red cones and wrote red chalk on the pavement for the 5/10/15k and then a ways down they did the same in green for the half marathoners! When I first walked up to the table (around 7:20) one of the people working the table signing in was busy so I went to the other and she was also mid conversation, which was fine! I eventually got my bib and signed in. At the start of the race there was a photographer taking some pictures but that was the only time I saw him. Was bummed there wasn't any at the end of the race! The half marathon was 3 large marked loops. At the loop marks (the original check in table) they had waters and what looked like some lemonade and energy gels. LOVED THAT! Once I had just passed my 13 mile mark, I was so excited I could see the finish line flags up where it was supposed to end. But by the time I reached 13.1 they had taken the flags down. I was confused because I didn't even recognize the spot exactly. But thankfully my friend was there and I recognized him. Was really discouraged though that the sweet cheerleaders and people working looked like they had already torn their set up down and started to go home. They were so encouraging during the race! It was 10:25ish, and the end time (in the email) was 10:45. The race started at 7:30am. I kinda wandered for a second since I wasn't sure what to do, and it seemed nobody was really paying attention. I would've loved a photo by the finish line but it was just chalk. Before I left though, thankfully I was handed a medal and someone else pulled the snacks back out for me to grab a few. They congratulated me and waved bye! Overall, the run was nice. AND the weather was amazing! It's just so much more exciting to see at LEAST the flags up as you cross the finish line after a long race. To not, was weird, and sad! Even if I was the last one to finish. Hopefully nobody else was behind me.

If I can give this six stars out of five, I would. If you are a fan of the TV show Amazing Race,…read morethis will be right up your alley. While this is a 6-7 hour experience and it doesn't involve flying places, or dealing with obtrusive camera crews following you, and there aren't prizes for coming in first at every leg (there is a prize if you win the whole day), it's a nonstop experience with different elements of the amazing race. Solving puzzles. Memorizing facts. Some competitive play. Some cultural learning. My advice if you sign up is READ THE CLUES carefully. It was a joy teaming up with my wife as we zoomed through Orange County on a fun adventure. Bottom line, would I do this again? Absolutely.

How best to celebrate my wife's birthday? Do a strenuous, cerebral, and absolutely fun race…read moretogether. I really appreciate all the effort that went in to putting this race on in OC today. Thank you! What a blast, we loved it beyond words. I'm still sore while I am typing this, but I couldn't wait to give this 5 stars. Thanks again, team Going for Goldie.

I decided to write a review regarding the horseback riding lessons at this wonderful stable and I…read moremust say, it has been an incredible experience for my daughter Delilah. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly staff who made us feel welcome and at ease. The instructor, Laura, was knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to explain everything in detail and ensuring that my daughter feels comfortable before getting on the horse. The horses themselves were well-trained and gentle, making it easy for a beginner like my daughter to learn the basics of riding. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, with a spacious arena for practicing different exercises and techniques. Throughout the lessons in these past 6 months we have see the improvement and how she is gaining confidence with each ride. Laura provides helpful feedback and guidance, pushing Delilah to challenge herself and try new things. Overall, I highly recommend taking horseback riding lessons at this stable. I read a recent review left by someone claiming that the staff here are not kind or welcoming to minorities. This has never been the case for us as we are Mexican. So that statement is far from being true. I highly recommend this place to all who are looking to start horseback riding. My daughter is 14 and looks forward to her classes with Laura and her favorite horse, Skylar. Thank you so much! Best, Delilah's parents

My daughter has been taking riding lessons here since March of this year. She's been riding off…read moreand on for the last few years and we moved here from horse town USA, Norco. This is a great riding center. Trainer Laura is amazing and she is so great with the students. She is patient and really teaches. All the school horses are are great and very well taken care of.. They teach/train all levels, from beginners to advanced. My daughter's riding has improved so much since starting here and she loves it. The pricing is very reasonable and I think you get so much more vs other riding schools/centers we've been too. All the staff is attentive and courteous. The barn area is always clean and organized. There are quite a few riding schools in the area and we checked them out. I am so happy we landed here. We love FFF!