Just finished up working at Oaktown 5K Half Marathon 2019. I was one of the people helping out…read morecheering the runners on, and guiding cars to detour. After the first half, helped out at the volunteer check-in booth. I always enjoy working marathon events, because it brings me joy that these runners are working so hard in the marathons. They truly do a good job. I especially liked this marathon, because it is more organized than others that I work at. Lots of booths for the runners to enjoy after their marathon is over. Lots of freebies, and they receive their metals at one of the booths. One of the booths, was actually giving out free beer w/ a mason jar that had "Oaktown 5K Marathon" logo on it. Pretty cool! Oakland A's, Tough Mudder, and Oaktown 5K Marathon all had their own photo booth backgrounds. Always fun to take photos at! I only had a chance to take a few at Tough Mudder. There was also a band playing great music. I would definitely work for this marathon again in the future.

+ Easy packet pick up. + Part of the Golden State Series…read morewhere if you Run all 3 Half Marathon's you get an extra medal. + Medals heavy duty and pretty sweet tbh + Post run refreshments from Whole Foods and Muscle Milk (Almond Butter Sandwiches!! Didn't like that they added Blueberries too though.. that was weird). + Teach T-Shirt and cool medal.. + 5k option available - Distances for both 5k and Half Marathon were off. They were 0.3 - 0.4mi longer than they should have been. - No official results at the finish line Personal: After having been part of the pacing team for the San Francisco Half and running Livermore Half the day before Modesto Half there was no way I was going to miss this one and not get the extra medal. As I'm trying to take it easy with a still slightly less than stellar Knee I was aiming for a finish time of 2hrs. Actually? 1:42 including the additional distance, it started pretty well but seems my comfortable running pace is between 7min and 8 min mile regardless of the terrain and I did notice that at the 3.5mi mark I was actually averaging a 6:03 min mile and had to slow myself. The course was ok, by no means exciting but well... it's Oakland. (Ha!) I did take in a lot of what was around me though and spotted many restaurants I had in my Yelp bookmarks, never a Yelp ''off'' switch. I'm trying to cut back the Running but I may still do this race again next year.

From a participant's standpoint, the 6th annual event was pretty well organized. It is a great…read moreevent for beginners. If you don't mind running around a lap 3 times, it's an event for you. The course is flat and easy that starts and ends in Downtown Pleasant Hill in front of Fleet Feet Sports. The upside of this type of course is that you can gauge how far along you are and how close you are to the finish. Unlike some 5K events, you only get 1 water stop; however, at this event, you get 3. Although it is the same one since you run the lap 3 times. The downside is that after your 2nd lap, it makes you want to give up since there are people who already finished. Also, you don't get goodies like you would from other events. In fact, you only get a T-Shirt. Bottled waters, watermelons and bananas are waiting for finishers at the finish line. They also start that Kids' Dash before the 5K, which I think it's pretty cool so little kids don't have to wait until 10:30am or so to start their races while the sun gets hotter. Lastly, the event is followed by the 4th of July Parade and Celebration. The event may not go all out as other bigger events, but it's definitely a great way to start of your Independence Day. [TIP] If you register late, you may be out of luck on T-Shirts in which you have to choose from what's left and you may not be able to get your size. I registered a week before the event and I had to wait until AFTER I finish to get my shirt and I ended up with a Medium (rather than my usual Small).

Always a fun event. Not super competitive or anything special. But great way to start off the 4th…read moreof July. Pleasant Hill does a great job with the 4th of JUly festivities. LOVE the parade, been going for last 5 years. 3 laps around the downtown area and you're done. Fleet Feet is a great store in downtown and always has other great weekday and weekend group runs going, if you need help training for the event.

Wow! It seriously amazes me what both my mind and body can achieve. I entered this run simply with…read morethe intent to complete just because it was different to the usual flat Half Marathon's. With an injured knee I didn't expect to even place but ended up walking away with another 1st place medal under my belt. Happy Days! This event was 3 different races: Half Marathon - Very Challenging 10 Km - Challenging 5 Km - Easy Registration: I registered online which was pretty easy, however due to the time on their website being set forward by a few hours I was charged more than I should have been. It's no big deal though as it wasn't a huge amount, just something to keep in mind for future events. Packet pickup was available the day before or on the day, I opted for on the day and upon arrival discovered it was a fraction under 1 mile from the parking so before I had even started the event I had done almost 3 miles. The Course: The Half Marathon course was indeed a challenge. Not so much the incline's and decline's but the course. With the exception of about 2% of it which was tarmac road it was all dirt, rocks, sand and mud so being very agile was a must. One wrong step and you could seriously injure yourself and on some parts of the trail end up falling down the side of the Mountain into a ditch (There is no real definition of a Mountain but given the height many will class Castle Rock as one as it reaches almost 3,000 feet). This run confirmed something to me and that was I seem to excel at uphill running, downhill however is not my friend. With the uneven surface and loose rocks downhill is a real challenge not to loose your footing. Teamed with a knee injury the impact was incredibly painful in some parts. My advice - don't play the bad ass if you have an injury. Around mile 6 was when it hit me, the track became very narrow and went from uphill to very steep downhill and took you off into woodland where you were going over rocks, tree stumps and vine. I honestly thought I might have to pull out at the next aid station and had to limp for around 2 miles until the Aspirin kicked in letting a couple of people overtake me. The views were however worth it. From the top of Castle Rock you could see for miles, it really was breathtaking in more ways than one. Aid Stations: There were just 2 for the entire course and were located at 2.6 and 7.1 miles stocked with water, sports drink, snacks (Cookies, Chips, Trail Mix ect) and energy gels. Post Race: Post race awards were given for various age groups along with drinks and snacks for everybody to refuel. Drinks included Soda (no Diet or Zero. Boo!), Sports drink and chilled water with snacks of Cinnamon Rolls, Brownies, Chips, Trail Mix, Candy, Cookies and Orange slices. Nothing really took my fancy and it would have been nice to have some Banana's for everybody as they're both my pre and post run snack of choice. I could have probably fought somebody' for a Banana and chilled glass of Milk or Bowl of Greek Yogurt, instead I had to wait until I got home. T-Shirts: These are quite nice, I did like the Red color but would have loved a Pink one like last years. II'm just not sure of the quality as once I finished the run I noticed that mixed with sweat (I know.. sexy, right?) the color had ran and turned the white straps of my Camelbak pink to match the rest of it. Would I do this race again? Hell yeah! It was a good event, well organised and clearly marked out.

I have been attending the Celebrity golf events for a few years now. Each year gets better and…read morebetter! See you in Sept!!!

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.

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.

"Rocky Ridge" Half Marathon: Fun, with Magic Sponges & only Minimal Loss of Brain Function…read more Okay, okay, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration. I was pretty much conscious for the entire race, and completed the half marathon without resuscitation or medical intervention. Yes, yes, I admit I laid on the ground at Aid Station 3 for a few minutes, but I was just relaxing. Plus, I wasn't trying my hardest. The Rocky Ridge half marathon takes place at Las Trampas Regional park. It's a brutal course, with tons of elevation changes--especially this fun area called "Del Amigo Trail." I'm still having nightmares about Del Amigo. The Brazen Racing team did an excellent job at coordinating this event. Signing up was easy and the course was well marked. There were multiple Aid Stations, well staffed and supplied with anything you could possibly need. The paramedic was waiting at the Finish line, which was encouraging. All the people were super encouraging. There were ice cream sandwiches and all kinds of fun treats at the end of the course. My favorite memory is of mile 9.5. Just before crawling up a steep, hot, asphalt road, they have a bucket full of water and sponges. By that time I was sort of delirious, but regained partial use of my faculties after a few drenchings with the sponges. I tried to bring the bucket with me, but they forced me to give it back. Anyway, the race is still sort of a blur. I don't know how I finished, but I'm pretty sure there was something in those sponges.

Terrible communication etiquette.Signed up for a race.Been trying to get in touch with anyone for…read morelast two weeks.No response to multiple emails.Hope the races they organize aren't as disorganized.Not sure why they even have a 'contact us' page if it all just a black hole.

The basketball program is an absolute joke. …read more First off for 250$ there should be more than 1 practice a week!! Then theres the coaching.. yikes, talk about not caring and just throwing the kids out there, no positions are given to these kids. "Find a guy" and guard them status. The practices are way too short to help the not so good players get better. If your child isn't too good then they will ride the bench every other quarter when its gametime. The attention to helping these kids get better just isnt there. If you're the coaches kid you get full time to play. Most coaches let their own kid pretty much run the show. They seem to always be the ball hogs, taking way too many shots! Missing enough to pull them out but that rarely ever happens. Guy running the league is as smug and cocky as they come. Its obvious a side hustle to supplement his income. 250$ per kid @ about 100 kids per session the guy is winning for sure! From the 4 times we've been apart of this league I felt it's time to leave a review. We will not continue our journey here! Goodluck to all you and thank you for the read!

Best organization in the area. If you want a safe environment for your children this is the place…read more. Very organized, professional, and drama free.

My daughter has been taking classes in cheer, gymnastics and kid's night out at CYC for going on 2…read moreyears. We have had nothing but a positive experience, she loves going to class and the new facility is definitely amazing! We are looking forward to many more happy years at CYC. Many thanks to the folks who made this happen and the wonderful community of people who make it run smoothly daily, you are truly appreciated

The registration system could be better. Right now everything is manual with requesting classes…read morefrom last week to the first week of the following month, but my kids got into many of the classes they wanted. I just love how affordable it is for the community to provide so many classes for kids to stay active and healthy!