Enviro-Sports

(2 reviews)

0.0 km

I've wanted to go visit Angel Island for a while and thought it would be neat to take a boat to a…read morerace so I signed up for the Angel Island 25K. It is a pretty bare bones type trail race - no giant banner finishing, no jock jams at the start, no fancy burrito post-race buffet - just a fun and challenging trail race. protips: - pack a picnic for after the race - ferry leaves for tiburon on the 20 past the hour - it gets hot on the second loop bring enough water/fuel - 25K is two loops but the scenery changes quite a bit once the fog lifts

I signed up for 25K but I had to finish at 12K due to my ankle injury. Thanks to the crew! They…read moredidn't make a big deal out of me finishing early. Very nice people organizing this race. I have to say it wasn't super organized but they make it comfy & fun so I didn't mind at all. It was a truly beautiful event for me & my family. My hubby & 2 year old took the ferry together to the Island. She had a blast at the little beach playing with sand while I was running & the ferry ride was an amazing experience for her. Must do trail running event in bay area!! It's really fun. I'll try this race again in December! 25K this time!!

Double Dipsea Run

0.4 km

Woah, what a great course! Yes, this course is described as ''Sadistic'' but I didn't get the pet…read morename ''Crazy Runner girl'' for nothing! This Run did the infamous Dipsea Trail TWICE - Out and then back where your were running head on to others runners on a single trail, it was indeed a true test of my patience as you have no choice but go with the flow and for the most part that means only running as fast as the person in front of you. Stats: -4,500ft elevation - On the event listing stated 13.7 mile course, my Run tracker registered 14.22 (Many other peole I spoke to also got very similar distance between 14.10 and 14.25) - 441 flights of stairs as measured by my FitBit This event started wuth various "handicaps" with older and slower tunners leaving first and a new group starting off every 2-4 minutes. This is not a course you do to get a good finish time, I was prepared for this but what I was not prepared for was how backed up the first 5-6 miles would be. Pretty much all uphill this was my dream part of the course and uphill running being something I excel at but I couldn't Run the speed I wanted to because I was stuck behind other runners that are not as fast as me.. I was warned before sign up and the pre race email though. The course was indeed VERY narrow for the most part and making passing people almost impossible in some parts but you got to know the people around you pretty well and the view from the top of the peak was amazing! The volunteers and aid stations were great! Everyone was very encouraging and each aid station was filled with goodies in true Brazen style - Water, electrolite drink, candies, chips, pretzels, fruit and of course Aid...basically everything you needed. Post race was one big party and re-feed with all the same food plus Bagels and treat Brazen is well known for - It's It Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. This is one thing I actually partook in for the first time of any Brazen event, I totally earned it! The goodies bags, Tech shirt, medal and transfer are pretty sweet too. Personal: So happy to have knocked this off of my bucket list! Yes, I did have quite a spectacular wipeout 5 miles from the finish line where on some downhill steps I tripped, twisted my Ankle and landed on where I then proceeded to slide down another step (must have looked hilarious to the guy behind me) it meaning I had to limp cursing my way to the Finish (I'm no quitter!) But call me insane... I would also love to run this event again! - Crazy Runner Girl

Boom. MHRC rocked it, injuries and all.

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Clo-cow Half Marathon & 5k

5.0

(2 reviews)

37.0 km

Definitely one of my fave 5k runs that I've done in NorCal so far! First off, the crowd here seems…read moremuch more lively than the ones at most of the other events that I've attended lol. Even many people were actually sporting the given branded tech athletic shirt.....loyalists here! As for the 5k run experience itself, a good chunk of other runners were destroyed by the steady but long slight incline that's less than a mile from the starting line lol. I continued running and with me being a slow runner I was a bit surprised that only a handful of people passed me after that first incline (course is out-and-back so net downhill closer towards the finish line). 5k course is purely running through downtown and the adjacent neighborhood. Overall wouldn't say that it's the best beginner 5k running course, but of course you can walk the whole way and still get a good workout!

Fun marathon and fundraising for the local educational system. Lots of people come out and it's a…read morebig event in downtown Petaluma that's been going on for 10 years. Come see Clo and enjoy a run for all levels. Moooove as fast as you like!

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Tiburon Half Marathon

16.4 km

Overall a really pleasant race in the Bay with gorgeous views of SF, the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel…read moreIsland, and more. It's one of the better-organized races with very frequent water stations. It felt like there was one every 10 minutes or so with plenty of electrolytes and Gu. A sprinkling of friendly supporters that take you through the stunning views of the Bay and a neighborhood tour of some really nice houses. It's a nice-sized race where you have runners around you but it doesn't feel crowded. The Tiburon Half Marathon also has the sharpest race t-shirt I've gotten in all the Bay area races. Be warned though that there are a couple of very serious inclines that take the air out of you. That and the 7am start-time is pretty early if you're traveling in but you'll appreciate it since the sun comes on strong around 8-ish.

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Marin County Marathon

2.9

(19 reviews)

12.4 km

Organizers can't even rope the course off properly, multiple confusing turns with no direction as…read moreto where to go. Half the top 10 runners including myself got lost.

Not a bad local run. I showed up early but there was plenty of parking for those who arrived at a…read moregood time. Lots of shuttles running all day. Plenty of portable toilets of sweat checks. All good stuff. Including a drum circle. Lots of volunteers and music. A really fun day with all the activities they provided. Kind of a bummer that the 5K and 10K were all on pavement though. We are next to. Big state park with tons of trails. Maybe this would be too confusing? Also the medals were the cheapest medals I've ever seen. Don't even say Marin marathon on them which is a bummer. It was well put together I will certainly come back next year.

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Bridge to Bridge Run

4.1

(45 reviews)

24.2 km

Great course along the Embarcadero. Flat and fast, and the last two miles of the 12K are on comfy…read moregravel along the beach at Chrissy Field. Not the fastest or most serious running crowd. With the upside of low stress and less formality around registration, slightly disorganized start corral, etc. A little pricey at $75 for 12K on the day of. About 2,400 runners, so way more sane than Bay to Breakers. The other B2B is more competitive and more fun, but you can't beat the course and Marina Green is 15 degrees warmer than the OB end of Golden Gate Park, which makes for a more enjoyable post-race scene for runners.

Decided to do the sf original run series which includes 4 iconic runs of SF…read moreBay to breakers SF marathon The giants race and lastly Glide bridge to Bridge Relatively nice run by the Embarcadero to fisherman's wharf and aquatic park, then go up hill towards fort mason and then down hill all the way to Crissy field Marina to the finish line for the 5k run. The expo and after race concert are there too. PROS I liked this run, great views and scenery. The Glide booth had tons of giveaways. The lady there was piling the floss pick into my bag, there were also notepads, tee shirts and earphones. Also had my photo taken by Glide and photo can be seen online. Picked up my signed poster from the artist of the poster for the run at the Dignity health booth. Was happy to pick up my SF series medal and tee shirt at the booths. Shuttles were announced clearly for the return to downtown. The race started at 9 and the weather was way too hot to run. Would prefer an earlier start time like 8 or 8.30am to avoid the heat. CONS Wish they had some mile markers along the way, so i can pace myself and give it my all at the last mile but I did not know when that was, because there was no signage. Unlike other runs, there weren't a lot of food. I managed to get a protein milkshake, water, banana, tangerine and nuts. I guess it's better than nothing. Was disappointed not to get a medal for this run. Would have been nice to have the SF series medal as a bonus for doing all four, as well as a medal for the bridge to bridge run...disappointed. Even though bridge to bridge, it's not literally, because the race ends on the marina but you do get to see both the Bay bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance. The material of the tee was cotton, not the same dri fit material of previous races. Overall, a great run to end the SF series. But should give out finishers medal anyway.

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San Ramon Half Marathon & 5K Race

(2 reviews)

66.5 km

Event Date: 03/30/2008 This small hometown half marathon was…read morea perfect training ground for my upcoming Santa Cruz run. The course consisted of 13.1 miles of residential streets and valley roads with several rolling hills. The start and finish line was at the San Ramon Dougherty Community Center and organized by the city and local residents. This was its second annual half marathon with nearly 1,000 participants making it a perfect start for first timers and heavyweights like me. This was cool because I was able to work on my pace and breathing without being distracted by elite runners. I was able to stay focus and really concentrate - getting into the zone and testing my limits. I did really well the first six miles. My past injuries didn't resurface. My momentum stayed consistent. And my thoughts of the Santa Cruz Half Marathon were in motion. Once I reached the ninth mile, I started to run out of gas. The fear of fatiguing out was upon me. I took a short pause, fueled up (gel pack), and finished up at 2:35. Not bad considering that this had several tough hills. After crossing the finish line, I was totally surprised that they had finisher medals! OMG! I totally stoked! Moments after the adrenaline faded away I fatigued out and felt a sharp pain on the arch of my right foot. I suffered a minor injury that's going to take my off my feet for three days. Now I got two weeks left before Santa Cruz and a bottle of Motrin to ease the pain. Thanks Omar T. for joining me at this event. This was his first half marathon and he kicked ass. Onward to Santa Cruz my brotha!!! Notes: All flat course. No. Inclines ranged from 15-25. Running shoes: Merrell Overdrive Continuum Timing chips: No Restrooms: There was only one portable at the seven mile marker Water stations: Two. Will do this event again next year? Yes. It's a great warm up to future events, but wear long compressions (spandex). It's cold as hell when you "Run Like the Wind" in San Ramon.

I was very disappointed! This time they were not organized at all! They started late; Parking was…read morehorrible, there were bunch of obnoxious people leading before the race started. And worse of all, I didn't get the T-shirt size that I wanted. I look forward to this event every year. But unfortunately, this year, it wasn't what I was hoping for, at all! And this is not going to stop me from participating next year! Thank you!

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Bad Bass Half Marathon, 10k and 5k

4.9

(7 reviews)

52.3 km

This is my very first Brazen Race and trail 1/2 marathon. It was awesome!…read more Brazen did a great job organizing the event from registration to the post race celebration. All the details were thought out. The 5K was entirely on paved trails, while the 10K and half marathon were about 50% paved trails and 50% fire trails. The 5K and 10K were out and back courses, while the half marathon for 2011 looped Lake Chabot. The half marathon was not for the faint of hearts. My GPS showed elevation climbs over 2,500ft! Every mile of the 1/2 marathon was a challenge. Especially mile 3 on the Live Oak trail. Intense incline for over a mile! Mile 8 was almost a free fall with a vertical descent for over a 1/4 mile. And finally, Mile 9 which ran along the dry river bed single track. After an intense course, it was nice to finish with great recovery food (fruits, bagels, pastries, IT-IT's ice cream and cheesecake!) Love the well designed dry-fit tee and finishers' metal. I will wear both proudly!

Despite having run in several races (10k, 10mi, and half marathon) over the past 18 months, I…read moredecided to try my first 5k at the Bad Bass. Brazen Racing has become my favorite race company, since they put on such organized races with great swag. This one was no different. Everything is on time and well-marked. As with any race, I'd suggest getting here early, that way you have time to park, get your packet, etc. The 5k had probably the fewest number of people who signed up, compared to the 10k and half marathon distances. Just so you know, the 10k and 5k distances were "just over" 6.2 & 3.1 miles (call them "ultra" 10k and 5k, if you will, haha). Once again, post-race refreshments were great, with bagels, granola, candy, all types of fruit, etc.

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My Heart Counts 5k/10k

67.2 km

+++review #2200+++…read more this was my first in person race for the year, and the first time this was was held in person since 2019! the beneficiary for this race was the stanford center for inherited cardiovascular disease, an organization that raises awareness and does research for i.c.d. i had the pleasure of meeting terra, the race director, when i volunteered at the race packet pickup the day before the race. as a long-time runner, i love to be able to give back by volunteering at race festivities and meeting the other runners. packet pickup was hosted by sports basement and went quite smoothly. race day weather was near perfect, parking was free & easy (stanford track parking lot, about a block and a half from the start line). there were restrooms at the track house as well as portapotties near the start line...fortunately i never had to wait very long (or at all) to use the facilities! the race started a few minutes late since they were waiting for officials to confirm the course was clear and safe for us runners...nbd, i just spent a few more minutes stretching and mentally preparing myself. i had actually trained hard for the 10k, but clearly didn't run enough hills b/c there were plenty in the first half, especially miles 2 & 3, and i definitely slowed down with each passing hill. fortunately, the second half was mostly downhill so i was able to pick up speed and pass many runners here. unfortunately, the 10k & 5k courses merged around 4 1/2 miles in, so i was forced to come to an abrupt stop, which was a bit frustrating since i was cruising and wanting to finish strong. i kept yelling out, passing, 10k runner coming thru, hoping that the slower folks, walkers, strollers, kids would move aside for those of us running. as i approached the finish, i noticed on my timing device that the course was short, as i had only run 5.85mi instead of 6.2mi (10k), so this was a bit disappointing. i heard that the 5k course was very close to 3.1mi so that was encouraging to hear. after crossing the finish line, i grabbed my finisher's medal and continued to walk for a few minutes so that i could catch my breath and let my heart rate come down. upon entering the finish area, i was able to grab a bottle of water and a pack of fig bars. i guess they were tight on resources since each runner could only have exactly 1 bottle of water and 1 pack of fig bars. there were no other refreshments post race. there were quite a few vendors & sponsors on site which was great to see..i always like to learn about who supports a race, and this was such a great cause to raise funds for and race for. for the future, i'd love to see the course marked accurately to a true 10k (6.2mi) and some more refreshments at the end. but otherwise, this was a great event and i had lots of fun participating with my friends.

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Dammit Run

(3 reviews)

94.6 km

A fun, challenging run that benefits the local high school…read more I'm pretty surprised to see I'm the first person to rate this run. The Los Gatos Dammit run is a great local run and it has been going on for 37 years. It's a favorite with local runners - it starts at Los Gatos High School on the track and you run up and down the Lexington Dam along the Lost Gatos creek trail. Between miles 2 and 3 it is an intense climb but then it is a fun downhill from there. A few reasons why I like this race. For one, it benefits the upkeep of the Los Gatos High School track, I know a lot of local runners use the track for training so this is a good way to give back. The trail is fun, scenic and challenging. The race is very well organized and clearly marked so no chance of getting lost on the trail. They also give a lot of awards, 5 different age divisions for men and women and a finishers ribbon for all. Good, basic snack of fruit, cookies and bagels at the end. I like that the tshirt is optional, you can choose not to get a shirt with registration or pay the extra $20 to get a shirt.

I decided to do this run(first time in 12 +) . My goal was…read moreto run the entire race and not have to stop during the uphills... I wasn't the fastest, but i ran the entire race. The biggest disappointment was that I paid extra money for a shirt, only to find out after the race that they didn't have my size or the next size smaller... If I paid for a shirt my size, how do they run out of it. I don't plan on doing this race again.

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Muir Beach

(254 reviews)

7.4 km

Nice beach with a hiking trails as well. It's a pretty clean beach, and when we were there some…read morepeople were walking around looking for trash to pick up, so it's nice that there seems to be locals looking out for the well-being of the environment. Free parking lot. Empty when I arrived in the morning, but no spaces by the afternoon. It is a pretty peaceful beach. It doesn't really have a tourist feel that some beach areas have since it's just the beach itself (no shops/food or anything like that). It's not a huge area, but we came during low tide and walked around the more rocky area before the tide started rising. They do have restrooms at the parking lot. Although, the restrooms were disgusting when I was there, so I'd avoid it if possible. (Not flushing toilets.)

Muir Beach feels like the California people imagine, but quieter and more honest…read more Instead of a crowded boardwalk or lines of shops, you come down a winding road through coastal hills and suddenly the land just opens up. The ocean isn't bright blue like postcards, it's deep gray-green, powerful, and constantly moving. The waves don't gently roll in... they crash. You feel it in your chest before you even step on the sand. The sand is darker and softer than most beaches, almost cool even in the sun. Behind you are tall grasses and weathered driftwood, not hotels. In front of you is nothing but horizon. There's a small creek cutting through the beach and a wooden bridge crossing it, which somehow makes the whole place feel more like a nature preserve than a tourist stop. People aren't blasting music or playing volleyball, they're walking, breathing, taking pictures, or just sitting quietly watching the water. If you want a loud beach day, this isn't it. If you want to slow down and actually feel the ocean, this is one of the most peaceful places near San Francisco.

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Cataract Falls Trail

4.7

(257 reviews)

3.6 km

I had forgotten just how gorgeous this hike is--the scenery is incredible the entire way. Be…read moreprepared for a steady climb through most of the route, with plenty of wooden stairs, gnarly roots, and rock steps, but the stunning views make every bit of effort worth it. There are many great spots to stop for photos, take a break, or enjoy a picnic--we did all three. Thanks to the recent rain, there was still plenty of water flowing, which made the trail even more beautiful. The picnic area at Laurel Dell is especially serene, with a babbling brook nearby. There's even an outhouse, which is always a welcome sight. I actually found climbing up much easier than descending as one has to really pay attention to their footing. We were happy seeing Alpine Lake again knowing we were close to end of hike.

Went here with a friend and her dog and had such a great time. Such a beautiful, peaceful hike and…read moredefinitely one of my favorites on Mount Tam. The drive in was beautiful too, the views of Alpine Lake along the way made the whole trip feel extra special before we even got to the trail. Be prepared for a lot of stairs, so it can definitely get your legs working, but the waterfalls make it completely worth it. Hearing the water and being surrounded by all the greenery made the whole hike feel so calm and relaxing. The views throughout the hike are gorgeous, and it's such a nice escape if you're looking for something peaceful and scenic. Definitely recommend checking out Cataract Falls if you're up for a little workout with a really rewarding payoff. Definitely will be coming back :)

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Matt Davis-Steep Ravine Loop

4.8

(91 reviews)

0.6 km

The loop is about 7.5 miles and 3.5 hrs. All Trails says 6.7 but mine was longer. I've heard the…read morecounterclockwise version is easier. I loved this trail for all the shade and ferns it had. It was truly magical and exuded good energy from the forest. The part after Panoramic Highway (Dipsea Trai)l before you hit the Steep Ravine Trail is very sunny and you can see out to the ocean. It kinda reminded me of Southern California. This part can get quite hot on a cloudless hot day but the rest of the trail is very shaded. It goes past the famous Steep Ravine waterfall stairs. This is one of those trails that is very nice and peaceful during the week but the weekends can get crowded and you'll get a different experience. I'd highly recommend the weekdays if you can swing it.

Amazing 4 hour trail! We started at Stinson beach and had a blast! It starts quite steep but still…read moremanageable with the steps on the trail as you gain elevation. Great views as you're going up and we experienced some small pockets of sprinkles due to the fog roaming around. Not too many wet areas but we did come across some muddier patches. Pretty solid moderate trail. It can feel hard in the beginning but it gets better. I felt really hydrated with all the moisture around me. It's mostly shaded so that helps as well. Highly recommend!

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Matt Davis Trail

4.7

(60 reviews)

0.6 km

This trail is lush trail with lots of greenery, ferns, and streams in the winter. It's canopied for…read moremost of the trail but there are some clearings with views of Stinson. I think it's easiest to park at the Pantoll campground. It's about 4 miles to Stinson Beach from here. This hike can be done as an out and back or a loop with the Steep Ravine Trail.

I just hiked this whole trail yesterday, and it was pretty hard…read more The first mile uphill from the Stinson Beach Fire Station was killer. Have you ever just wanted to walk up steep, slippery stairs for a mile straight? If so, this may be the hike for you. That being said, the scenery is unreal. The redwoods are covered in so many deep, thick layers of lichen and mosses, it's like a mini forest on each tree. The canyons, which can be hundreds of feet high, are filled to the brims with ferns, buckeye, and rhododendron. Many of the underlying rocks are serpentine. Mini waterfalls dripping through moss over serpentine looks like something out of a fairy tail. Imagine you're staring at one, and a red fox trots up. I've had a few of these follow me, especially at dusk. I've never heard of one attacking a human, but they can be annoying and kind of hard to scare off. Some other animals I've seen on this trail over the years include deer, coyotes, rabbits, squirrels, and all kinds of birds. I also saw a few white butterflies with gold streaks on their wings. The flowers are too numerous to name in a review, but some of my favorites that I saw this time were the Calypso orchids, poppies, lupine, irises, lilies, shooting stars, blooming grasses and miners lettuce, and more. By the time I finished hiking this trail, I could barely walk. Mission accomplished, I guess. The signs are pretty easy to follow, and I had an easy time figuring out how to make a loop from Pantoll to Stinson Beach and back. There was no water anywhere on the trail, and the closest food stores are the convenience stores and restaurants in Stinson Beach. One of the hardest but also most beautiful hikes I've done. The whole trail is just over four miles long, but took me nearly two hours to complete since I was going uphill and had done Steep Ravine first.

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Duxbury Reef - Point Reyes National Seashore

4.8

(10 reviews)

3.8 km

This place was definitely hard to find. We had to drive past the fire station on the right side and…read moreshortly after passing the fire station, you turn "left" into a residential street. The street signs aren't your traditional signs. It is small and creatively marked with colorful paint. It's not a paved road to get to the reef. There were ample parking at the lot. There are porta potties. Easy access to the reef for a 2 year old. There are some steps and then you are there. I personally think the wildlife is more interesting at Bean Hollow in Pescadero.

This isn't easy to find but well worth a stop if you've got some extra time near Point Reyes. We…read morecame by after spending most of the day in other areas of the park and didn't check on the tides before visiting. Sadly, we missed the minus tide which is necessary for any tide pool adventures. Still, it's a lovely spot and on a clear day, had some wonderful views. I could tell from the rocks that this would be a marvelous spot for spending more time, when the tide is right. Dramatic cliffs, unique rocks along the beach and just all around lovely. Now that I've scouted it out, I'll plan accordingly for my next visit.

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3.3

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We went to compete, volunteer, and cheer in 2011. Last year was just competing and cheering. I'd…read moresay we have a pretty good idea of how this triathlon holds up to others and it's terrific. Things of note to racers: - The race talk is important. - Pay attention when they tell you about the currents. They're not kidding! - There's a bagpiper at the start of the race (LOVE!). - They sang the national anthem. - There's carpeting leading in and out of the water so that racers don't hurt their feet on stones. - Some parts of the course are confusing. The bike and run involve a few loops and are sometimes biking/running along side one another. It's not always clear which way bikes should go and which way runners should go. - Both the bike and run start and end near a challenging hill. Things to note for volunteers: - Although there's a sign-up online, it's not necessary to do so. You can volunteer where needed the day of the race. - The volunteers are SUPPOSED to have specific time slots, but I witnessed several volunteers who were never given relief and felt compelled to stay MUCH longer than they agreed. Things to note for people cheering: - Be careful not to walk on the course. There are many places where it seems okay to stand or walk where it's not. - Since everything starts and ends close to the transition area, it's convenient to set up camp in a single location and cheer on your racers. - You should bring snacks and drinks as there isn't a whole lot available at the race. Not to say that there's nothing. Just not much. - Cell phone reception is spotty. We had three different carriers between us and none of us had a consistent signal. There were times when we didn't have signal at all.

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4.1

(45 reviews)

Brazen Racing

4.9

(42 reviews)

"Professional quality races."…read more A few years back I decided to start racing, and most of the races I ran were with Brazen. They uniformly do an outstanding job. They also have a ton of volunteers who helped them out. They put on about 20 races per year. If you do every single one of them you win a special place called "streaker." Also, if you can run a 10K faster in minutes than your age, you get a special mention, as "ageless wonder." Now, if they could only make my legs go faster.

The best race organizers you'll ever find. The community they have built is a treasure covering the…read morebay area and beyond. Jasmin and Sam put their whole hearts into their business and it shows. They can greet so many of the racers by name and remember their stories. It truly feels like a family. Plus It's Its!!! I run for the ice cream

The San Francisco Marathon

(315 reviews)

Nice the marathon offers 5ks ..I didn't know ..not sure how marathons work ..very nice weather and…read moreterrain ..26 miles ...what for idk ...nice festivities ...Crissy Field embarcadero ..expo is fun ..hope to make 3 for loyalty next year ..personal best times

Ran my first marathon on the 28th of this month , finished with a sub 3:24 , 7 ' 48 " per mile…read more pace didn't qualify for Boston but definitely will eventually. I just need more training. Still kinda new but definitely love this like a 2nd job lol Awesome vibe and shout out to the all the people doing the water stations, that shit was a major staple in helping me finish. - FOOD GOD

Men's Health Urbanathlon

(6 reviews)

SO... want to know what I've been up too? Just embarked my last race of the year and I'm not going…read moreto lie it was challenging and tough. I only trained for two months which was basically running and core work outs, I recommend to train if you plan on entering the race. Men's Health Urbanathlon is a 11.2 mile race with 10 marine core obstacles. The race starts off across the street from AT&T park through the Embarcadero to Coit tower then onto the piers which lead into the marina by the entrance of Crissy fields. The turn about starts from Crissy fields all the way back to the ball park. You are probably all wondering what was the hardest course: For me: 1. 1 mile of running up to Coit tower-left me winded, I am a runner but damn them hills are killer. For those of you who don't know, Coit tower is the highest point in SF. 2. Marine hurdles- I am 5'1 and the walls were pretty high. First of all you if you can't hop over the wall you get thrown into the penalty box oh and you cannot have anyone help you. Plus there is a man yelling at everyone to hurry up and hawking you. This is were the core exercises helped me, to lift my own body up. 3. Holding a tire on the balance beam. I've stopped crossfit for a while, and heavy weights so balancing that out and not falling is challenging, especially with other people on the beam. 4. AT&T park, that was already mile 9? my calves were on fire!! So running up and down the park is a killer but hey I sucked it up. As for the rest of the courses, I want to say it was cake only because I trained. If you look at the videos of the bus and taxi obstacle-you have to climb over it, btw-that was easy for me!! Definitely crossed off my bucket list. I finished strong even then I got a beat down. Literally my legs are bruised and every inch of my body is sore. It was totally worth it. If you are interested in challenging yourself, I would like to say Men's Urbanathlon is the one race, you won't regret. #BEAST

Want to test your fitness? Then Men's Health Urbanathlon is up your alley!…read more 10 Obstacles and a total of 11.3 miles. Starting & finishing at Lot D of AT&T park. 6 hydration stations. Running to Coit tower, along embarcadero and to Fort Mason then along back embarcadero with marine hurdles, police barricades along the way. Here is the breakdown of how it went down: 1st obstacle: Police Barricades/Jersey Barricades 2nd obstacle: Black & Yellow Poles/Fence Crawl 3rd obstacle: Coit Tower Climb 4th obstacle: Fiat Marine Hurdles & Balance Beam/Tire Carry 5th obstacle: Over Under Through 6th obstacle: Tires/Pallets 7th obstacle: Black & Yellow Poles/Camo Net Crawl 8th obstacle: AT&T Park Stair Climb 9th obstacle: Monkey Bars/Parallel Bars 10th obstacle: Finish Sequence (going over 4 taxi cabs, and going over a bus with a net that you have to climb over and down followed by a 8 foot wall you have to clear) The hill run to Coit tower was challenging. Many folks were winded and the hill run was long and steep. I've ran hills before and continue to so this part was not as hard as it was for others. I witnessed people vomiting on their way up the hill because it was difficult to do. The next obstacles weren't so hard but you did have to wait a little bit for your turn to come around. The Hurdles were pretty high and I'm 5'6" so if you're shorter than myself then you will have trouble. 20 burpee penalty for not doing any obstacles. Running back from Fort Mason was challenging. Most I've ever ran was 10 miles beforehand and my legs were starting to feel it. By the time I got to AT&T park my calves were feeling it. How many times can you run through AT&T park?! Especially if you're a HUGE GIANTS fan!!!! The stairs were a challenge because your legs are tired from all the running and it is a workout! I almost cramped up as I got to the parallel bars and I witnessed people collapse to the ground due to cramping. At the end I finished 2 hours and 9 minutes. Which I had accomplished my goal to do it under 2:30. Lots of goodies at the event at the end! Taking pictures and them giving out awards and samples and massages. It was a great day! I'm interested on doing the ones n New York and Chicago! It is a great experience! a true test to your cardio and fitness. CrossFit has definitely helped me and prepared me for this! I can check this off my list! Give this Urbanathlon a try! You'll be drained but feel good at the end! Stay healthy my friends! Bring out your inner BEAST!

Spartan Race Oracle Park

3.3

(11 reviews)

I recommend signing up for this clean Spartan Race if you are just getting into OCR's. When I think…read moreof Spartan races, I envision mud, dirt, hills and hills and more hills. This is the complete opposite of that, and for me, does not truly depict what a "real" Spartan race is. This course takes you all around the perimeter of the stadium, both inside and out. The views of the bay are amazing! As with any Sprint races, I never carry along a Camelbak. The water stations are adequate. However, if in complete dire need of hydration, there are water fountains available. The volunteers offer a lot of encouragement and support without physically helping you through an obstacle (other Spartan racers will be there for you!). The staple Spartan obstacles included in this race are Hercules Hoist, spear throw, wall climbs, sandbag carry, rope climb, monkey bars, cargo frame, and crawls. In preparation for this race, do a lot of stairs - stairmaster at the gym, bleachers, take the stairs at work, avert from taking the escalators/elevators, and take the stairs!!! Though this venue is perfect for a novice racer, a more experienced one might find it mundane. I've raced twice in this stadium and my kids have done three Kids Spartan races here. Keep in mind that Spartan Races are not low-cost. You can go on GroupOn to buy tickets, but race times are in the afternoon. I personally like to race in the morning so although these rates are more economical, they do not apply to me. Getting a refund or deferring your race is not an easy feat and is an obstacle in and of itself, so be sure you are fully committed when signing up. *** For any Spartan Race, I suggest looking into Mission Peak Spartans in Fremont for a more in depth training. Mission Peak (the actual hike) is a popular spot for Spartans *** Beautiful Spartan venues to look in to: Hawaii - the course is absolutely breathtaking!!!! Gorgeous throughout!!! Seattle - the Beast in October is quite impressive! Other Spartan races I've participated in: Monterey and Tejon Ranch - hills and dust for days on out!!! Sacramento - my least favorite course. Potholes everywhere!!! Pala Beast - hella hot and dry!!! No other races scheduled for this venue.

So I have a friend/co-worker who has been volunteering and running this race for a few years now…read more I've been meaning to do it, but I either waited too long to sign up or I had other plans. This year I was determined to try this out but of course scared since I haven't been super training and well there was a chance of rain which I wasn't too thrilled about. But, to our luck Sunday was a perfect day to volunteer and race and I was glad I did it. In short, if you're looking to try out a Spartan race, this one is a good one to start with. It didn't particularly kill me too much. I do have bruises to say otherwise, but do it with a group of friends who aren't in it for time and you'll have a blast. L O C A T I O N The race takes you in and around the bellies of AT&T Park. Parking is at A Lot which costs $15 even for volunteers. They used to have free parking for volunteers but my luck, it wasn't covered this year. It's a short little stroll to the park from there. If you're volunteering, you have to walk to the far otherside of the park to check-in. V O L U N T E E R As a volunteer, they send out an email a month in advance to sign up for your roles from Thursday-Sunday. If you do one full shift, you get a free shirt and a free race entry for this race or a future race but you still have to pay $14 for the insurance fee. Any extra shifts you take you get a discount at the store. So don't go thinking you can do multiple shifts and get free races for each of them. We signed up for the 7am-2pm Registration booth spot. They needed to do a little better job to introduce leaders of the area and the lead volunteer cause he kind of disappeared for us. Also they could've told us what we should do if certain things happened like, missing/lost chips, extra questions that we can't field, etc. They just kind of showed us how to scan things and said if we had any questions to go to the other booth where they were at, but there wasn't really time for us to run there and keep registering people. Anyways, as a volunteer we had to sign a waiver...another one outside of the online waiver. We did get a Firehouse sub lunch, chips, popcorn, granola bars, and water. Did we really have time to eat? Not really cause we were one of the first booths for registration. I had time to take bites between waves of people. I also ended up standing the whole time which took a bit of toll on my lower back. Goodness me, I clearly am getting old. After they did shut down our area to limit the registration tables, one of the area leads told us to go walk up and down to pick up trash, which if they had actual trash cans, would not be a big issue. Also they should've had gloves if this was going to be part of our jobs. After doing our shift we walked back and checked out, then straight back to registration to sign ANOTHER waiver...same ones again to run the volunteer run at 2pm which we ended up going closer to 2:45pm. R A C E As a racer, you have to go through security after you register. At this point there's no signs to say "Start" this way. I wish there was a sign, though we just assumed it was go up the escalator as the exit is at the same point. The bag check is inside for $5 and they man the tables until all bags are gone. The race starts towards first base. You get a 5ft wall to go over as a teaser. They also check for your heat time on your wrist so make sure you have it. After that they slowly release people. It took almost 15-20 minutes from that first wall to actually starting. The race itself was a lot of stair climbing which killed my calves and there's really no real space when you're in the stands to pass people, so you just have to take your opportunities to pass outside of the bleacher runs. I would suggest to look up videos for techniques to get past all the different obstacles like the herc hull, wall climbs, rope climb and spear throw as the other obstacles really don't have much technique. You just do it. Fortunately for us, the penalty for any incomplete obstacle you do was only 15 burpees. Standard is typically 30. So do lots of burpees for training. O V E R A L L Volunteering then racing is doable. Do it with a group of friends as it was super fun doing it with two of my friends. We all celebrated as we went over the 6ft, 7ft and finally 8ft walls. I wouldn't recommend this to people who don't already workout. You do have to train for this a little. I do cardio 4-5 times a week, weights or crossfit for 2-3 times a week and go on a hike at least once a week. So I wasn't too afraid of this though those walls were very intimidating. But as my first Spartan I thoroughly enjoyed it. I just wish there was more signage, and a better map to better plan for obstacles, though you can definitely youtube a course run to get a feel.

The Color Run 5k - San Francisco

3.9

(19 reviews)

A super lighthearted, carefree fun run inspired by Holi, the festival of colors. Everyone goofs…read morearound while meandering 5k (3.1 miles). Be sure to wear eye protection - sunglasses or goggles - so you're not worried about getting paint in your eyes. I also recommend a fun/crazy outfit - we wore rainbow tutus. They'll provide a white Color Run shirt, which is fun for the colors. If it's cold, I'd try to find some cheap white pants and white shirt so you can get colored up! My only complaint was how early in the morning it was. :( But if you come with the right attitude and good friends, you can't help but have fun!

Start clean. Finish…read moredirty. Do you like getting doused with colored powder? dancing to house music at the afterparty? getting free schwag? being surrounded by fun people of all ages (there were a lot of kids running with their parents!) I'm not much of a runner and neither was my friend, but we both loved the idea of getting dirrttyy and dancing our butts off afterwards. That alone was worth it for the $40 price tag! (steep for a 5k, but it was my first! so splurge!) The race was organized well: tons of volunteers at water and color stations, free Zico water, kind bars, fresh lemonade and food trucks to feed hungry mouths. Signs were clearly marked and parking was easy breezy for our 1PM run. It was a sunny 70 degrees at Candlestick park with views of the bay! I was pretty spoiled on my first ever 5K. I'd do it all over again... but not sure if my bathroom would be so excited. My shower looked like a unicorn shitted rainbows in it. ;-)

Dirty Dozen Race

5.0

The 12 hour long party aka the Dirty Dozen. If you're a fan of being active and sharing time…read morewalking or running, this may be the event for you. I signed up for the 6 hour version of the dirty dozen which is a 12 hour long endurance event hosted by Brazen race series. Participants are invited to create teams of up to 3 in visuals to take on completing laps on the designated course; teams with the most laps completed within the given time limit, are awarded prizes in their ranking order, the typical 1st through 3rd place. The event is well organized, well marked and well supported for the full duration, complete with plenty of food, music at the main exchange point/ staging area and a delicious meal at the end of your specific race. Participants bring in pop up tents, chairs and whatever you may need to feel comfortable while you wait for your turn as most participants are a part of a team and complete the 3, 6 or 12 hour event relay style. My friends and I signed up as we have friends in our running group who shared how much fun they had when they participated and they were not wrong. We were well supported with fuel for the course as they served a variety of traditional products like energy gels, energy chews and bananas but they also offered real food like pancakes in the morning, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fig newtons, salty treats oranges, water, energy drinks...the options seemed endless. When we were done with our six hour race, a beautiful catered lunch was served which included bbq meats, salads, cornbread Mac n cheese, lots of options of drinks, as well as chips, desserts including it's it ice cream sandwiches. The spread was the best I've ever seen as I'm used to running marathons and only being offered chocolate milk, a banana and maybe if we are lucky, an additional sponsor offer additional samples of products they want to promote to runners . This was amazing! The course was beautiful as it took you through some beautiful trails in a eucalyptus grove as well as waterfront views . When we were done, we were already talking about next year's plan. We are hooked and look forward to future events.

Double Adventure Run

3.0