Easy sign up and option to pick up your packet on the day at $5 charge…read more $10 parking on the day. Bring cash!! This was taken over by Wipeout and was ROC Race. Bring on the Big Balls!! *Tip* You WILL get wet. Bring a change of clothes, towel and bag to put dirty / wet stuff in and don't forget to Go Pro it! **Update** Well that was one big let down. - Bib pick up on the day the lady I saw had no idea wehat she was doing. Where everybody else was picking their bib up in less than a minute mine took over 15. The lady had to call for help twice and said she didn't even know if she managed to assign my bib number to my name so I don't even know if when it comes to the pictures becoming public I will be able to find mine. Please train people and make sure they know what they are doing before the day. - Less obstacles since they took over from ROC Race. - Course was all over the place, we ran through the Parking lot, through closed Food stalls and Picnic area then the Water park. It felt like we were taking a tour of the parking lot for the most part. - Only 2 water stations. Simply not enough in the September heat with no clouds or shade. - Poor organisation at The Sweeper. We got to the obstacle and only 3 of the 4 entrances were open. We waited in line 20 minutes and with just 4 people ahead of us after all the waiting someone unfortunately got injured and they closed the entrance. Instead of opening the other closed one up we were told to join the BACK on of the other 2 lines where we waited another 20-25 minutes, only just as we were called to go through the obstacle they opened that other entrance. Seriously??! - Foam of Fury had no foam, just water. This was one of my favorite obstacles at last years ROC race but this just sucked. If you advertise something then make sure you actually have it. - Finish Line was kind of lame and I had to make sure it was actually the end of the course as aside from 2 small flags at the bottom of the last obstacle there was nothing going on... nothing! It would have been nice to have a photographer (like at last years) or a Water station.. something... anything. But no, we simply just made our way to the gate. I was a ''VIP'' registrant for this event which cost $65.71 after fees. This was with the ''VIP'' pre sale price and a discount code. Considering the price and that you also pay $10 for parking I feel like they could at least try and make the event a little better. After doing this 2 years running I doubt I will do it again.

I had to transfer my registration and miss last year's Ridiculous Obstacle Course (ROC) Race with…read moremy team from work due to bridesmaid duties out of town...so this year I was convinced to sign up for the WIPEOUTRUN reincarnation. Our team this year was much smaller, but still fun times. Packet pickup was easy, at the gates to Cal Expo where you got your race bib, shirt (cotton or tech), wristband, bag for sweat check, etc. They also had branded accessories/merch to complete your race-day outfit if you so desired, including a package that had a shirt, headband, and medal saying "I Conquered Wipeout Run!" (medal not available alone). Picked the earliest start time, 8:30am to tackle the course. The event was organized okay, I wish there were more official race photographers around the starting area with the Giant Red Ball backdrop. I would rate the obstacles overall as good. Not altogether lame, great, or awesome though. You do have to run a bit from the start until you reach any of the obstacles. First obstacle was "Sky's the Limit" which reminded me a little bit of Sky High Sports, super bouncy, tumbling and flips ensued. The next was the "Smash Wall" which provided two walls of varying heights to climb over. "The Drop" was climbing up steps then going down a big inflatable slide. The "Sweeper" was a challenge, where you run straight across to the other side while the big sweeping arm tries to knock you down, then there's a small slide. I did conquer that one! What did me in though, not-so-ironically, was the "Big Balls" obstacle (enclosed). Not sure if I chose the wrong foot to take off from the platform to jump, if I miscalculated how far away it was, or if the balls were fully inflated or what, but I stepped on the first ball then missed the second one. Putting my arms in front of me as I fell, I did a sort of "Superman" pose but landed right in between the two balls in a V, face-down. No bueno for my back. Halfway through the course too! I sat down for a few minutes but didn't feel the need for medic assistance, and was determined to continue. It hurt more to walk than to jog (also pulled something in my left thigh muscle) but I made it. The next obstacle was "Foam of Fury" which was a grown-up Slip 'N Slide essentially, with foamy bubbles and a big pool at the end. I didn't get a good enough running start so didn't actually slide all the way down to the pool. Lemme tell you, standing up on a wet inflatable surface is hard, I sorta had to crawl to the pool. The next obstacle was the cousin of the "Big Balls," the infamous "Wrecking Balls." This one required a life vest as the wrecking balls would knock you off the platform into a big pool -- at that point, I opted out of participating in this obstacle, instead stretching out while my team attempted it. The next obstacle was the "Tumble Tubes," where you ride an inner tube down a big slide (how many big slides so far?!). The final obstacle was the "Happy Endings" finish, another humongous slide to climb up to the top and slide down. There was plenty of room for spectators by each obstacle, would've liked more obstacle variety. Not too much backups at the obstacles. I was wary of Cal Expo as a venue since Electric Run last year felt very "spread out." Post-run I didn't notice any particular party with food provided, just the stands/vendors typically selling fair food near the sweat check. Music was plenty, competing DJs or something depending where you sat could hear up to 3 different songs blasting. My favorite part of the event was the feeling of conquering the Sweeper, but once the Big Balls defeated me that feeling didn't last long. I've done other themed/fun/obstacle runs (Warrior Dash, Color Run, Electric Run) and I consider those much better than WIPEOUT. Granted, I know I signed up knowing this course was inspired by the WIPEOUT TV show, and that the course is meant to attack you, but this was the first time I've almost injured myself at a race. This was supposed to be fun compared to my regular 5Ks, 10K, and half marathons! I did make it through with a smile on my face by the end, but man, I was so sore and in pain the following week. Required two deep tissue massages and I wasn't sure I was up for the 5K I had signed up for the weekend right after WIPEOUT (I did complete that though, and with a pretty fast time!). I'm not likely to sign up again for another WIPEOUT. If a friend asked me if I would recommend it, I would say that's up to personal preference. Mud and stable wooden obstacles, ropes, etc. are more my thing, otherwise solid ground under my feet. That unstable feeling of inflatable bounce-house type environs really threw me off (literally), and the slides and stuff felt too out of control for my liking.

Great local race inspiring those both locally and in California to get out and ride, swim and run!…read moreRun encompasses all of Rancho Cordova and a bit of the Folsom area. Certainly worth a venture if you're an old pro or a beginner. Open relay as well as Pro & elite divisions available too!

For a large event, the parking and check-in process was as smooth and easy and it gets. Everything…read morewas clearly marked and there were plenty of volunteers to guide anyone that had a question. We had planned to run this in costume but a freak injury caused me to run it alone and naked. Ok, not actually naked but emotionally naked. Considering this was my first mud/obstacle course, I had some anxiety about having to go solo. I'm a runner, so I wasn't worried about endurance. I was concerned about my upper body strength. I had no problem at all. To be honest, it was a bit too easy for me. It took me a little under an hour to complete the course. There was one obstacle, a board at a 90 degree angle with a rope, I was fine until the rope ran out. Luckily, a nice gentlemen ahead of me turned around, grabbed my hand and allowed me to get a footing on the top. There were 24 obstacles on this course. A lot of them were hills, mud, low walls, tunnels, tubes, barbed wire & logs. The more challenging obstacles were the high walls near the end. The trench hops were pretty scary, you do not want to fall down in there. The best obstacle was the suislide into the mud, so fun! There was a bit of a wait for the communal showers but it took awhile to get all the mud off, so it was expected. They have a huge area to hang out in after the race. Complete with food, a live band, bounce houses and a mechanical bull. My tips: Be comfortable with lifting your own weight over obstacles and wear a swimsuit under spandex clothing. Bring: antibacterial liquid (there is no where around the porta-potties to wash your hands), sunscreen, a change of shoes, handy wipes and an older towel. I can't wait to be back next year, in costume!

More fun than tough, this one is for any adventure runner! The fast ones do it in 30 minutes. An…read morehour is average. 2 hours if you need to. Some ran, some walked. People are breathing hard while other are laughing. I got sidelined by a foot injury, but I'll be back for the next go round! Post race is refreshments, clean up, beer, and music. Good times people!

This was the 2nd year and I have run both 8 mile races. The medals always rock. Last year was a…read morepacman ghost & this year is a cassette tape. They slightly altered the course this year, it was more of a big square. It made it easier to foresee the finish line but a bit more drab on scenery. The majority of the run was on the frontage road along side the freeway. There was only one band on the course this year but they rocked. More music at different intervals would have been nice. Being cheered on by PacMan ghosts rocks. Thank you to all of the volunteers. There were plenty of water/Gatorade stops. Everyone showed up in neon & leg warmers. We will be back for #3.

I wasn't planning to do this run, but then I found out there is an 8 mile relay option. I'm glad I…read moreran because the finisher medals are shaped like Pacman ghosts- cute and unique. (They're actually acrylic not metal.) Parking was not a problem at Consumnes Oaks High School. There was a gear check, which allowed me to check in my race shirt that I just picked up. It was much more convenient than going back to my car. A costume contest encouraged people to dress up. I spotted a lot of people wearing bright neon clothing. I was the first runner in my 2 person relay team. There isn't a shuttle service but my relay partner's bf drove me back to the start. The relay exchange area is approximately 1.25 miles from the race start/finish area. It would have been faster walking back rather than driving because we went in a big loop and had to park a distance away in the neighboring streets due to street closures for the race. I had an enjoyable time, even though I was slow. I haven't ran a race in 6 months and my finish time reflected that. I guess it was a wakeup call for me to work harder for my next race.

If you're feeling antsy and am looking for a great way to burn off that extra energy....go run in…read morethe Folsom Lake Run Series!! Held at Beals Point in Folsom, CA, it offers a 3.1 mile run, 7 mile run and an 11 mile run. They had a nice set-up in place and if you didn't pre-register, no worries! Plus, the best part is, they give free B-12 shots! The run is actually out on the trails, so there will be some uphill/downhill and it was quite muddy when I went, but it just makes it more fun. Bonus? They provide free food and raffle prizes at the end.....yah for Rubios and Freebies!

My 12 year old son and I ran this on April 16, 2016. It was a fun time. It wasn't like an…read moreobstacle course on the television show that has a similar name, it was more like either running over some mounds of dirt or tires, or wading through freshly dug pits of mud. The only reason I give it three stars is that it's a little dangerous. We did not run the competitive race, but I'd be very careful running this thing quickly. Numerous chances to turn an ankle in a hole, or slipping down the mud hills. I slid down the long waterslide into a pond, and began running, and ran straight into a huge underwater rock, gashing open my shin (see photo). Just a heads up that you can get hurt on this thing. On a different note, I think the $10 parking fee was a rip off, but the free beer at the end was cool. My kid had a blast and we plan on doing it next year.

Helllllaaa fun!!!! Only bad thing was the gopher holes at the beginning to jack up your ankles…read more Couple of hills and Tons of cool obstacles! Rope wall, hurdles, tires, balance beam, monkey bars, mud hill, mud slip n slide, over under pipe mud pit, pipe crawl, rubber band maze, wire crawl mud pit, rope crawl!

This is quite an epic event for the city of Sacramento. Its know to be the largest Turkey Run in…read morethe country, and it generates 20% of the Sacramento food bank's yearly operating budget. I try to participate in community service at least once a year and on a recommendation from my friend Van, I decided to enroll as a regular volunteer with the Sacramento food bank. I drove to the food bank and signed up for work at the Feed the Hungry run in East Sac. This event was amazing in that I never imagined the community rallying together as I saw today. There were several small business who opened their doors (on the holiday) for this event. I observed coffee houses, bars and restaurants on J street who graciously set up tables with self serve watering stations for the Turkey Trot (5 or 10 K run) participants. As a volunteer I had to stand on a quiet little corner next to a barricade, which blocked traffic from driving on the course. The corner, however, was not quite for long as within 10 minutes after I arrived at my post I saw a large crowd of people wearing red tee shirts cresting the horizon of J street. It was like a wave of red...and it was so exciting to watch. I cheered them on as they swooshed by. I saw participants dressed in tutu's and others pushing baby carriages. Some people dressed up their dogs in red tee shirts so they also showed support for the cause. After the waves of people trotted by I put on my blue latex gloves and slowly and methodically picked up up every piece of trash I could find. When my extra large hefty bag was full my job was done. All in all this was a great way for me to get out of the house and work as a volunteer at this epic event. Perhaps you will join me next year. :)

What a great way to start the day by losing some calories before consuming a few thousand calories…read more This is an awesome event to support your local community and give to the less fortunate on a day that we are to be thankful for everything that we have. I have been participating in the RTFTH since 2011. You can run it or you can walk it; it's great for the whole family. There is a 5k or a 10k to choose from; 10k is typically for runners and typically starts about an hour earlier than the 5k. The race starts at the J Street entrance of Sacramento State and it takes you through the Fab 40s (the most elegant neighborhood in Sacramento) and up H street to the finish line. There are several restroom stations (yes, porta potties) and one water station between the second and third mile. All along the ways, you will see different bands playing and local residents set up I guess you can call it the "RTFTH Tailgating" parties. They would be outside with tables, chairs, friends, and/or their love ones, with breakfast, hot chocolate and/or wine, while cheering every passerby. Everyone is super excited and super nice. The cost is typically about $20 for 17 & under, $40 for adults for individual and about $55 for team participate. There are prizes for the top three runners; for more info, check out their website: http://www.runtofeedthehungry.com/faq/. This event has grown tremendously over the last decade. Before, it may have been nice and safe to bring your pet and small children in a strollers but I highly discourage that. Believe me, I want to bring my fury four legged child too but with the size of the group, it's just safer for everyone not to. With thousands of people, strollers are just hard to maneuver as well for others to get around. Plus, like pets, they sit low to the ground, so people are less likely to see them in time before running into them or slamming on the breaks and other people run into them. Parking: my rookie year I parked inside one of the garages in Sac State...big mistake...huge mistake! It took us hours to get out of Sac State. It's Thanksgiving so many, if not all, businesses will be closed. Best to find street parking or empty business parking lot off Folsom or H Street. Oh, I almost forgot, bring your best Thanksgiving hat and/or outfit!!!

Formerly known as EGRun4Hunger, this 10K & 5K Run/Walk and Kids Run used to be held at Elk Grove…read moreRegional Park, benefitting Elk Grove Food Bank Services. I ran the 5K back in 2018, and the 5K Run4Independence for 2024. Elk Grove Food Bank is still one of the nonprofit charitable organizations supported, but also for 2024 was Al-Misbaah, put on by Laguna Sunrise Rotary Club. Packet Pickup was held at Fleet Feet Elk Grove (Elk Grove Blvd) from 10am-6pm on July 3rd only, you could get either a cotton shirt or technical shirt (upcharge) with registration. Bibs chipped for timing, pins provided and the only swag was some coupons for free Petite Patty Sundaes at Leatherby's. Race-day pickup started at 6:30AM. I overheard that road closures would start as early at 6:45AM. We were suggested to arrive at least 45 minutes early to allow for parking. The race started/ended at District56/Elk Grove Aquatics Center, off of Big Horn. To beat the Independence Day heat, race start times were moved up half an hour, with the kid's 1/4-mile and 1/2-mile runs going first around 7:30AM. The 5K and 10K runners started together at 8:05AM, with some signage to attempt lining up by pace. However, most people were staying in the shade until it was time to line up. Before the race started, they had the national anthem and even a Zumba demo to pump people up, and someone from KCRA3 was the emcee. Some poles to avoid in the parking lot at the beginning of the course, but marked with cones and course monitors (volunteers and EGPD) were good. Mile markers were A-frames. The course took us mostly through the Elk Grove Auto Mall, which unfortunately did not offer very much shade at that time of morning, and a frontage road parallel to Highway 99. For the 5K course, there was one aid/water station. At the 5K/10K course split/fork, it was verbal (I don't remember if there was signage too) to let runners know that 5Kers turned right and 10Kers proceeded straight (was not exactly a double loop of the 5K). I got a unisex t-shirt and an impressive coaster-sized color finisher medal. Post-race had bananas and mandarins, ice cold water bottles, a free photo booth (@photobooth.fairy), and other vendors/sponsors such as Your Home Assistant, In-Shape Family Fitness, The Park at Laguna Springs, and I also saw free samples of LMNT hydration packets, spin wheels for freebies like stress balls, fans, water bottles, protein/granola bars, stickers, American flags, etc. Other promoted races were Running of the Elk, Urban Cow, Apple Hill, and Running with the Cops. I didn't see if there were porta-potties, but there was only one out of two functioning stalls in the women's restroom near the District56 mural. Not sure if the Cafe or other buildings were unlocked/open for public restroom use as well. Parking did have traffic directors as well as a food truck (Balance Me Out mobile coffee trailer), and the Rotary Club was making pancakes too. Race results were available same-day via Athlinks. I did not check if there were also official race photos along the course.