It took over an hour for me to get to the race. The Richards Blvd S exit was congested and the last…read moremile took about half an hour itself. I've never encountered this problem before at other races. I barely made it to the race on time. Actually, I had a few minutes left to spare since the race started a little late. The race was set to start at 7:00 PM. It wasn't much of a moonlight run for those of us that did the 5K or 10K. The sun was beaming brightly in my face. With the summer heat, there weren't enough water stations. What I loved most about this race were the glow-in-the-dark t-shirts. I would consider doing this race again, if I ever get myself to the half marathon level because the finisher medals were awesome and also glowed-in-the-dark.

I signed up for this event two days before and was actually shocked that it was in the mid-to-low…read more90s at 7pm when we started running! Running in that kind of heat is exhausting! There were about 1500 people for the half marathon (based on bib numbers) - but it seemed like such a huge crowd. The route goes through Davis neighborhoods and on a lot of trails over campuses and parks. A few citizens were friendly enough to stand out front with hoses to spray willing runners (I wish there were more nice people doing that!). Despite the heat and my body not being happy with it, I stuck it out for my worst half marathon time ever. I also met a LOT of nice dogs (I decided to stop for at least two cups of gatorade at every station and pet every dog on the way, plus walking 2 miles with an ankle cramp and stopping twice for toilets - finished in 2:05). The event was run pretty smoothly - they had official timing spots all throughout the route - and there were some great sponsors - Zico was there once again with their awesome coconut water, and I had a great big chunk of the heart of a watermelon at the snack tent (yum!). I kind of wanted to get the ladies cap sleeve blue and white shirt but didn't see it on sale anywhere! I like running later in the day (instead of the usual 7am) and I like warmer temperatures but I'm not sure I'm up for low 90s again, that was exhausting!

UC Davis Picnic Day, Davis…read more (4/18/2026- UC Davis Picnic Day) First time here and had a great time! Although the lines are long for majority of the exhibitions, it was worth checking out! Upon arrival, I missed the parade so I could line up for the petting zoo, see some cows, watching some chicks being hatch and see some snakes. There were some animals we missed because of the long lines everywhere! It was hot as expected, there were many food trucks options available for everyone to enjoy! There were several Halal food vendors too! Highly recommended to come here but make sure you bring a hat and a fan, it's super hot! Stay hydrated too! Would come back next year!!

We had an amazing time--everything was truly wonderful. The entire day was thoughtfully organized,…read moremaking it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy. It was very family-friendly, with great activities that kept the children engaged and happy throughout. We had so much fun and created some really special memories. We'll definitely be coming back next year. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible--we truly appreciate all the effort and care that went into making it such a great experience.

Octobrewfest is a smaller race that started and ended at Sudwerks. I haven't ran in months, so I…read moreknew it was going to be a struggle. There's 2 miles, 4 miles, or 10k option. It started at 6:00 pm, so it was still hot outside. I hate running in the heat. After crossing the finish line, you're rewarded with a solo cup finisher medal and a cup of beer. There was a band that played music while people hung out as well. One thing that makes this event unique was that they had a beer scented race shirt. I thought it was kind of cool, even though I'm not fond of the smell. Make sure you don't get pulled over wearing the shirt, or you'll have some explaining to do!

Honestly, I'm not sure how Turn 2 Racing doesn't have over 1,000 reviews with all 5 stars. My…read moreboyfriend and I stopped by on a sunday morning so he could try the racing simulators and we were immediately greeted and helped! The store is run by a dad and his son, and it came to fruition as their hobby. Both the father and the son are super passionate about racing and simulation racing, and it clearly shows in the heartwarming enthusiasm and dedication they show to making sure you have an enjoyable experience. The price is great too! $20 for 20 mins on the formula 1 racing car and the 60"screen car. The price drops to $15 for 20 mins for the two smaller sim cars! We were in line behind a group of racers from Sonoma, and the father happily explained that the racers were frequent customers, and that they actually race on the racetrack they were simulation racing on in real life. Once it was my boyfriends turn, they strapped him in and explained that the simulation racing had full motion and impact. Halfway through my boyfriend's turn, the father/son duo noticed that the motor wasn't adjusting properly and paused the game so that they could fix it. They even ended up letting my boyfriend finish a few extra laps! They could have easily not told us, and we wouldn't have noticed, but it really illustrates how kind and honest they are, and that this really is their passion! My boyfriend enjoyed it so much, and cannot stop talking about it. We will definitely be back, and he's hoping to place in the top20 for the timeattack next time!

My husband loves racing, formula 1, and karting so this was an amazing experience for him!…read more There are 4 professional racing simulators, 1 with full motion and another with formula 1 motion. My husband tried both of the motion simulators and enjoyed the full motion the most. The staff was very friendly and helpful! They adjusted his settings so that he would have the best racing experience. He even had the chance to race other racers there in real time, and I was able to watch the race from an exterior cam view. We also thought the price was great at $20/20 min! Check out their instagram and website for more info and videos. We will definitely be there often.

This place is without a doubt a "Tier 1" youth soccer club! Our family have been out here for…read moregoing on four seasons and have experienced top notch coaching and training the entire time. As you may have seen in other posts, traffic getting in and out of the facility can be challenging. This is especially true during tournaments. However, I would have to say that the quality of the impeccably manicured fields makes up for that. So, if you're coming out for a tournament be sure to arrive early and realize you are going to have to avail yourself to a port-a-potty if nature calls. However, you can rest assured that your kids will be playing on professional grade fields.

Came here for a tournament where my niece and her team played. They ended up whipping the home…read moreteam of Davis decidedly with a 5-0 win. Upsides: easy to locate which field, reasonably maintained fields with great seats around each. Downsides: had to fork over $10 (bring cash if you can) per vehicle, fields very close to one another I'd suggest they work on traffic control but then they'd charge more for parking. Getting a parking space got difficult as more and more people arrived (obviously) but they didn't run out. Not even sure the scoreboards work. I've always seen these fields lit up while traveling from Davis to Sac. Looks cool from the road...extra average up close. Glad they won. Would have been an even more depressing visit had they not. Considered riding my bike here as it's not far from the Davis house. VERY glad I didn't because that would have been a rather dangerous situation with folks wanting to get in and out of the facility as fast as they could.

Always great family fun.this isn't your normal rent a slow putt putt go kart. This is a club where…read moremembers and guest bring their high speed mini race cars that are go karts on roids...they are only inches off the ground which is a good thing because they are fast going through the road course at high speeds. You will see junior drivers from 5 years old all the way to the senior driver of 72 years old. They are all fast and cool to watch. My son races and loves spending our time at this 40 year old slice of history where NASCAR greats such as Jeff Gordon learned their race craft as youngsters. Best family environments build healthy fun times growing up and learning about the mechanics of a race car.

As a blue max member years ago and now long time karter I am really disappointed in this kart club…read more Outside of all of the board drama it's just not that great of a track to race or practice at. The track itself is very bumpy and with different pavement types used. Off track is never mowed and has surprise ankle breaking holes if you find yourself off track. Their cross-over races always run extremely over and fraught with terrible failures in the organizational department. As I recall their club races were also a story of either running way over or being ushered at a breakneck pace to get out of there at 3pm. Their lack of organization affects how well their starts go, post race tech and how enjoyable your time will be racing there.Generally speaking this is a track I wouldn't willingly race at anymore.

Finally got to utilize the Groupon voucher and it turned out pretty good. My friends and I never…read moredrove "real" go karts before and felt pretty intimidated just from watching. After having all the instructions explained to us (how to get in, what to do, etc.), we signed a waiver then suited up. We wore long pants and closed toe shoes as suggested. We were provided a jacket, helmet sock, helmet, gloves, and a neck brace. We had to wait a bit (despite our 11:00 reservation) before actually starting. However, the reservation time wasn't a big deal. Just make sure you have a fairly open schedule when you decide to go. If you want to break up your racing sessions, you'll just have to let Patrick know. We ended up doing two ten minute sessions instead, which went by quicker than we thought! As for the karts... they can definitely get pretty fast and I was honestly a bit scared. I stalled about two times from slowing down too much, which was a little embarrassing. We were constantly reminded that we had to go faster whenever our karts got stuck and had to wait to get our engines started up again. There's bleachers for spectators and there's even bathrooms too! Overall, it was a good experience despite being noobs. People who have their own karts seem to come here often, so I don't think it's really meant for newbies to come and play. Luckily, my friends and I were mostly alone during our second session so it wasn't as scary. Also to note... they didn't really time us racing. They only timed the session rather than individual people during our visit.

As with the previous review, I purchased their Groupon offer, although my overall experience was…read moreclearly not as good. Though I expect that they may be able to deliver something good, the fact was I was never able to use the Groupon as they would not return my calls or emails. More than two months of trying, including Groupon having contacted them, but still nothing! So, the one star here is definitely reflective of their inability to provide anything that even resembles adequate customer service. However, to be fair, it sounds like it may be worth it if you are able to get them to respond to you and set up a reservation.

Attended the 10th annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival at Sudwerks weekend of May 3-4th, 2025. This…read morewas my first time & had no idea this event has been going for 10yrs. Came on Saturday afternoon. Parking was ok. I found street parking but there's a parking lot as well, They encourage carpooling or riding your bike. Great family friendly event. Lots of vendors & workshops, local artists, food & entertainment. My favorite was all the entertainment. I enjoyed watching the Sacramento Kendo Dojo, Na Keiki O Hawai'i, and Blooming Lotus Lion Dance. Many are UCD Students and they did an amazing job! Also enjoyed matcha ice cream & cherry blossom from Davis Creamery. So good! I'll be back next year to attend more of the workshops & to watch the local bands.