I did this bubble run yesterday and honestly, it was one of the most disorganized events I've ever…read moreparticipated in. First off, it wasn't even a full 5K. The course ended up being about 2.5 miles. There was only ONE water station for the entire run, which is pretty unacceptable even for a fun run. Parking was another mess. They didn't mention any parking fees until two days before the event via text, and when we got there, it was just employees standing around with bags collecting $20 cash. No cards and no prior clear communication. It felt very unprofessional. Bib pickup was probably the worst part. The pickup itself was on Friday, but we were only told about the 4-8 PM window the Monday before, which is already short notice. When we got there, it took an hour and a half just to get to the front of the line, and that was with VIP. I've done much larger events before, and none of them were anywhere near this chaotic. The race start itself made no sense. Instead of organized waves, they just had everyone crowd at the gate and go at once. The course clearly wasn't designed to handle that many people. It was overcrowded, with lots of people walking, and we were constantly dodging others and even low hanging tree branches. I'm 5'9 and the person I ran with is 6'4, and it genuinely felt unsafe at times trying to avoid both people and obstacles. If you're actually trying to run, this is not the event for you. You won't be able to maintain any kind of pace. They also offered the option to create a team name online that would appear on your bib, but when I showed up, it was just a generic bib with a duck and a number. No customization and no tracking, which makes the bib feel pointless. Honestly, it's something that could have just been printed at home. Overall, this felt poorly planned and poorly executed. It might be fine if you're just going for a casual, messy experience, but if you expect even basic race organization, this will be disappointing.

Poor organization planning. Literally arrived 30 min ahead of the race start. 40min later, still in…read moremy car waiting in line to pay $20 to park.

NEVER BUY YOUR TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME. Every year it rains, they steal your money. They purposely…read morerun 1elimination during rain to avoid refunds. This year, they announced the winners of drag racers on Saturday night on social media, even though they had sold out tickets for Sunday. NHRA had no consideration for fans that wanted to say goodbye to Brittany and John force. All nhra cares about is stealing our money every year.

Lots of fun to be had at the NHRA Winternationals. It's a great experience roaming the pits,…read moreshopping all the merchandise and watching the races. We had a blast!

I've run both the half marathon and 10k in the past and had good experiences. Today's half was a…read morebig mess: 1) Course was VERY congested, mainly with SRLA kids. I'm all for encouraging teens to get into endurance sports, but there were a TON of them out there. 2) Aid stations just had water. One had watered down Gatorade, but it was just that single station. NO gels or gummies were offered at any of the aid stations. I've never run a half or full marathon with on-course nutrition this bad. 3) Food at the finish line was very limited - water, a few dry snacks. No electrolyte drinks, no fruit. Sorry - won't be back...

Parking: fairly easy as it was at the Fairplex. Plentiful amount of parking and organized. $10…read morefor both Sat and Sun. It's nice if you do both the 5K on Sat and half marathon on Sunday. Packet pickup: either on Sat or Sun morning before the race. It was super helpful that I could pick up my shirt and bib the morning before the race since I had to work on Sat! Course: pretty hilly! If you are the type of runner who feeds on loud music and crazy spectators cheering you on, this race is NOT for you. The course is very quiet, serene, and only had one small two person live band. Since the course runs through Bonelli Park and some paths near Raging Waters, there weren't a lot of spectators. Fuel stations: water and Gatorade stations were maybe every two miles. I didn't like how they diluted the Gatorade. I want to taste Gatorade, not lemon water! The water also had a weird taste. They had a Cliff GU station around Mile 9. PRIZE: The half marathon shirt was pretty nice and comfy. I've worn it several times since the race to the gym! The medal is sparkly, heavy, and pretty =D Price: I paid $76 (processing fee included) during early bird registration. The race was in December and I registered in February. Verdict: I think there are better races that offer a nicer route for the price. I found the course to be a bit boring, especially since there aren't that many spectators.

Over-hyped and over-priced. Participating in this event is not worth $55 -- get a LivingSocial deal…read moreor Groupon, which will usually sell at 50% less. You get a t-shirt, head band, a bag of colored chalk, and some safety pins. The run itself was fun and I had a great time with my friend, but the organization of this event could use some work. ID check was non-existent, so there was no absolute way to verify who bought a legitimate ticket or who was claiming to be a person on the list with a common name. One "water station" throughout the whole track...which really was a kiddie pool with 24-pack water bottles. I guess I was too slow because the gazelles in front of me had ransacked them, leaving nothing for the thirsty slowpokes. The end of the race was highly anticlimactic...passing the parking lot and back to the start, with cones all of a sudden disappearing to signal the "end" and people sauntering off to their cars after taking a few jump shots. Would do again, but I am more willing to try the Color Run instead next time.

The first time Graffiti Run is in LA and I think it's a pretty success. This is a fun for all event…read moreand good for all ages. The color blasts are colored cornstarch and they were pretty easy to wash off! Pro: * Awesome DJs for pumped up music! * Great scenery with some up and down hill runs. Good change in elevation! * Awesome volunteers at each color blast station and handing out water! THANK YOU! * Lots of fun! Super colorful and lots of encouragement from volunteers and runners alike. * Several leaf blowers as "color removers" and blasting all the loose powder off. * Water-soluble and non-toxic fun that was easy to wash off, thank goodness. Con: * Being the first year it was pretty disorganized. The check-in line was free for all and ended up being SUPER LONG. I think could benefit from separating by alphabets like A-H, I-O, P-Z or something so that the poor volunteers don't have to go through the entire binder for day-of check ins. Tabs would be helpful also. We were in line for 2 hours coz we couldn't make it to pick up the day before. * Mile or any distance marker would be helpful for those who are running and trying to figure out the time. But it would be good to encourage people, plus you can get people to sponsor for the mile markers for some more funding. * Not very much vendors at the end of the race. * Took more than 20minutes between each wave of runners. All in all a great start! Can't wait to do it again next year!

Came here second time and found the most pleasant and knowledgeable sales person, Matthew…read more Will definitely recommend this little great store.

Mt. San Antonio College, for its 2nd annual run, added a 10K this year!…read more This time dedicating their race to the City of Hope, the Mt. SAC Run does it again! Just as fun-filled and action-packed as last year's race, this course begins atop Grand Ave. as an easy downhill, embarks upon the twisting trails of Mt. SAC's Cross Country Course at Snow Creek, and finishes at the Mt. SAC Stadium as part of the "Day of Champions" during the world-famous Mt. SAC Relays! Yes, you'll receive an awesome Run Mt. SAC tech shirt, as you would expect; but your race registration also includes, by the way, free admission to the Relays, arguably the largest Track and Field Competition in the World! Over 13,500 competitors compete for over three weekends at Mt. SAC's Stadium, a place where 20 World Records and hundreds of National Records have been set. This stadium's also been the site of three U.S. Olympic Trials! It's got clout! And get this: Upon finishing your 5K or 10K run, you'll receive an actual Mt. SAC Relays medal, the same as the Relay's competitors are awarded! And to make your run complete, the stadium's Olympic Torch burns bright, awaiting any and all who wish to snap a few shots!

KASKADE KASKADE KASKADE! I will admit the major reason why I wanted to do this 5K is because I knew…read morehe would be performing at the end of the run! This is my first time doing a 5K and it was held at the Pomona Fairplex. The door opened at 6pm but the run itself didn't start till 7:45. Parking was plentiful and easy to find and it was $10. My running buddy and I did arrive kind of late so we were the last group to be let in. I had other friends doing this run but we didn't meet because they were let in first. Getting in took some time because I'm sure they didn't want just a mob of people rushing in. Finally we started and at first I didn't really want to run but I knew we wouldn't make it in time to see Kaskade. The run wasn't bad at all and we ran some and walked some and we saw the entire fairplex so that was cool! There were some areas where you could take pictures of Kaskade (murals and things like it, not the person). At the end, Kaskade had started so we pushed our way through and I did see him perform! The music is awesome! I fist pumped the whole night!!!! I love Kaskade and I'm so happy that I did this event because I finally got to see a big EDM DJ! I hope he does the Spark Run again!

3.5 Finished the…read more6-mile, 10k race today. Props for the sponsors running multi events in the same hour and for those that finished doing what would probably kill me. (Especially the swim). Luckily they had two options, the 5k and 10k for those that just run like myself. There's definitely more cons than pros, but I imagine it's not easy to run events. Pros: -Challenging is an understatement. -Nice park. -There weren't a lot of 10k runners so it wasn't hard to get a division award. -trail race, duathalon, triathlon options. It's nice to see different type of athletes -true trail challenge and test of your will power and endurance - runners were nice, we were all thinking the same thoughts hill after hill after hill. -free beer at finish for those of age. -easy but expensive parking $10 Cons: -Challenging is an understatement. - wish the 10k wasn't the 5k twice.. -It's not beginner runner friendly. - i would say 85% of runner were walking or had spouts of walking before end of mile one. - few water spots available through the race -started late (wish they could start earlier than 8:15) -you would probably not like the tiny participant medal if you are a medal collector. -finish area was small. A free water bottle would have been nice. I ended up drinking like 5 of those mini water cups.

Bust this challenge out, and you're on track for the coveted "Dirty Series" medal!…read more The Renegade Race Series wants to test your metal. Whether it's the Off-Road Tri, the Off-Road Du, or the 3-Mile Trail Run, you're gonna have to earn it. This event, by the way, is popular. Many, many were preparing for their 1/2-mile swim and their 15-miles of mountain biking. I, however, was here for the ensuing 3-Mile Challenge, the trail run. I'll break it down: Bonelli Park, south shore; elevation average: 1056 ft.; max slope: 28.5%; rugged, single-file track; and a free beer from the Lagunitas Brewing Company waiting for you at the finish! Complete any of the three Race Series challenges along with the full Renegade Summer Trail Run Series at Peters Canyon (three 5-mile runs, one each in June, July, and August) and Renegade's "Dirty Series" medal is yours. Now THAT'S something worth earning!

If you're looking for something to do during the holidays, this is a great option…read more First of all, it's huge. I remember at one point as we were walking around I said "It just keeps going!" Secondly, the light displays are amazing. If you're looking for photos to post on social media, this is the place for you. Everywhere we turned we were like "Oh, wow!" and stopped so many times to take photos. A couple of the displays were also animatronic. There were also little freestanding rooms with mirrors that turn the small space into an infinity room. You just have to wait outside in a line until it's your turn to go in. And other rooms had seating, flowers, and Christmas trees specifically for people to pose and take pictures with. They also had a live circus act and carnival games. There were food trucks and food stalls with places to sit down and eat. There was also a "Transformer" car, so we actually decided to sit and eat there while we waited for the show to start, but they will try to charge you a small fee if you want to take a close up picture with it and they'll try to sell you toy versions of it. When we went on the ferris wheel, we actually got to see it transform from our aerial view. We also got a great overview of how expansive the light displays were and noticed an area we hadn't gotten to yet, so after the ride we went there. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the long line and wait to get in while sitting in our car. We also got a little lost trying to find the entrance because Google Maps told us to go to the wrong gate. I think it's been fixed since then. Overall, though, it was a great experience. Just know that you'll be doing a lot of walking.

Imaginarium at the Fairplex is an absolutely magical experience and a must-visit during the holiday…read moreseason! Right now they have a Wizard of Oz theme blended perfectly with Christmas decorations, and it is done beautifully. I came with my family and brought my nieces and nephews, and they loved every second of it. There are so many cute photo opportunities throughout the entire display--lots of small themed rooms, different styles of décor, and incredible light installations. I honestly was not expecting it to be as big as it is. There is a lot to see and do, so give yourself plenty of time. Since it's outdoors, definitely dress warm because it gets very cold at night. Admission typically starts after 5 p.m., and I highly recommend going during the week (Monday-Thursday) right when they open so you can enjoy everything without feeling rushed and to avoid the weekend crowds. There's so much included with admission alone that you don't even need to spend extra money. Kids will love the DIY stations, themed rooms, bob pit (which is free), snow display, and all the interactive areas. They also have a carnival with rides where you can purchase an unlimited ride bracelet (around $40), but we skipped the rides and still had more than enough to do. One of the highlights was Santa Claus--he was fantastic and looked just like Santa should! The kids were thrilled, and the staff overall was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. This event is truly perfect for all ages and ideal for a family outing during Christmas time. Everything was beautiful, well-organized, and thoughtfully done. We took so many amazing photos and created great memories. I loved it and highly recommend checking it out if you haven't already. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish!

At the beginning of 2023, the name of this dragstrip was changed from Auto Club Raceway to In-n-Out…read moreBurger Pomona Dragstrip. That's a nice sponsor change as an In-n-Out burger is a staple of Southern California. https://www.dailybulletin.com/2022/11/01/in-n-out-burger-taking-over-as-pomona-fairplex-dragstrips-new-sponsor/ I was last here in mid December to run the Holiday Half Marathon. The race venue was at this dragstrip. It was a nice venue for a race as it was quite spacious and puts you in the mood to run a race! There were several restrooms located underneath the bleachers. The adjacent parking lot was also large enough to accommodate all of the cars of race participants, friends, family, and spectators. However, I wasn't too keen on paying the $17 for parking as I was only there for a few hours.

Always a fun time coming here for NHRA Winter Nationals and Finals! The Fairplex Raceway is a great…read morevenue! Parking is well organized and they even have shuttles running for those who don't want to walk. Tons of food vendors and beer stands and I love that they have real bathrooms (lots of porta-potties too). We try to go every year so looking forward to the next!!