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.

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.

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!!

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!

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.

A great race if you want non competitive Runners, and family fun. The race only had around 2000…read morepeople so it's definitely not that crowded, the courses are well-marked, the weather was nice, and they hand out snacks such as hint water, applesauce, nuts, and Madeleine's at the end. Everybody is friendly and in good spirits and you can take a picture with the turkey or the Bison.

This was my first Turkey Trail Trot and it was a pretty decent run. It was a mostly flat course…read moreover natural terrain, including grassy meadows and dirt pathways/trails, which was nice on the knees! I guess in the past years, parts or all of the run was on Ocean Beach, but the course has been moved to more solid ground in GGP. And thank goodness for that, running on the beach? No thank you! Anyway, I liked the course because it was pretty scenic and took you through some nicely hidden GGP trails that I would have never know of had I not done this race. Registration was closed after 1200 trotters have signed up, which is great so there's hardly a crowd you need to push past. A ton of people come dressed in festive turkey day garb, making for some very nice distractions. They've also got a lot of volunteers to guide you through the course and cheer you on. Although, at Mile 1, one of the volunteers, while I totally appreciate the support, cheered us on as we passed by yelling "you can do it, you're almost there!!" Uuummm, are you kidding me girl? Depending on whether we were doing the 3 or 5 miler, we had 2/4 more miles to go, not even halfway! DO NOT TEASE ME!! Speaking of the different races, my bf and I had done the 3 miler and when checking the results, I was thoroughly surprised when I saw that I was 38th out of 240 trotters. I then looked back on the home page and the 3 miler was actually supposed to be a walk, while the 5 miler was for actual runners. Haha, if everyone was walking, how the hell did I manage to come out 38th?! Overall, great run to do and a fantastic way to get some exercise on Thanksgiving Day before gorging on all the delicious turkey food you know you'll be chowing down on later in the day.

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

Is this where I can meet my husband? In San Francisco?…read more Ode to pancakes and virgin bloody mary's..as well as my prize medal for running the presidio 5k that also is offered by SF Marathon...even this year..thanks for telling me these tips the hard way. Running is a nice way to socialize and meet people in a new city or old city.. As long as you can practice for the real thing. As long as you bring your kids...as long as you forgot to get married. Don't forget to wake up after your hangover and head over to brunch in San Francisco CA bro--kay?

Picture perfect views on the course, fun after party at the finish line all in the name of charity,…read morewhat more could you ask for?! The guardsmen have been hosting this race for some time and every year ( this was my 9th) it gets better and better! Pros: well organized and supported course Well staffed aid stations and awesome volunteers Race day packet pick up Staggered race times for each race Cocktails and breakfast at the finish line Newly upgraded race finisher shirts ; no more cotton Proceeds go to fund activities for underprivileged youth Great music and party atmosphere post race Beautiful, scenic course Cons: Tough to get into your own groove/pace as the stretch on the bridge is crowded. Bottlenecks when connecting from the northbound to southbound side of the bridge As you can see, the pros outweigh the cons, I am looking forward to my 10th year and many more in the future. Thank you guardsmen for hosting an A+ event.

Such a special event. It truly brings out the best of SF culture. The creativity is different…read morelevel. The costumes are the tip of the iceberg--a Bad Bunny Super Bowl recreation, piñata people with bats to hit and get candy, a massive black ball of trash bags that you roll down the Hayes hill. Tortillas flying over your head while the anticipation of the race builds. Amazing community cheering you on throughout the race. A Super Mario station set up in the Height, a car wash station you run through, beer bongs hanging from windows in the Hayes, trampolines and water guns, music blasting everywhere, a rainbow from Playa in GGP, and the most beautiful art pieces scattered throughout GGP. This is truly the best way to tour SF. And if you can't run the whole way, don't worry. So many people are simply walking and having fun. Very child friendly. A special experience for the whole family. A must for every San Franciscan.

Read all my other reviews first, because they accurately represent what Bay to Breakers meant to me…read morein my late twenties and through my mid-thirties. But a funny thing happened about fourteen years ago. My parents happened to be in town on the weekend of Bay to Breakers. They were babysitting my then very young nephew and niece, and I had to explain to them that we either had to go to church at six p.m. or go to a different church altogether--which we ended up doing--because Bay to Breakers would make parking at St. Agnes annoying, if not impossible. So that morning, for the first time since the noise of Bay to Breakers drew me downstairs at some godawful time on a Sunday morning in 2004, I actually pre-planned and parked my car on the opposite side of the course so that I could easily drive it to my brother's house to meet up with my parents. When I returned much later that night, there wasn't too much physical evidence that Bay to Breakers had even occurred, although there were people dressed in costume remnants milling around Divis. And that's when it came to me. I used to love Bay to Breakers. I still love the Bay to Breakers experiences I experienced, even in the rain, even as it got less and less fun and I knew fewer and fewer people. But I had either outgrown Bay to Breakers, as in I was now too old to enjoy it properly, or time had actually made Bay to Breakers worse, as in if I had been in my mid-twenties in 2012, I wouldn't like it, because it just wasn't as fun and weird and strange as it had been circa 2004 through 2009. So rather than rely on chance to miss Bay to Breakers, I would plan out-of-town things for that day each year. That was my solution to both ignoring Bay to Breakers, not being annoyed by Bay to Breakers, and having massive, total-system FOMO from missing out on the entirety of Bay to Breakers each year. And I did it. Mostly. Even when I didn't live here. I planned these things in SoCal or the Midwest or near Monterey Bay. And even though I sometimes arrived home in time to see the dregs of B2B all over my neighborhood's streets, bushes, Panhandles, and front stoops, I had somehow convinced myself that I had just missed it--there was nothing to be done. It has worked out pretty well, and I've discovered all kinds of places because of it. I needed those first eight years or so to understand my (then) new corner, neighborhood, and city. I've needed the years since then to be one of the locals who plans to be out of town on the third Sunday of May. One day, I might stick around. I'll sleep right through everything and not really notice (much easier now, because of how my Sunday evening routine has changed geographically) that it even was B2B. Or maybe I'll go downstairs and ponder the wonder of these poor drunk kids and formerly drunk adults and people too old to be walking around naked--because I can tell you that most of the people in SF these days who walk around naked are too old to be walking around naked--and it won't make me feel sad or left out or wistful or nostalgic or even annoyed by all the metal barricades piled up and having to remember to check whether where I parked my car has temporary no-parking signs. Who am I kidding?

Been participating in their events for over 24 years-they are efficient and fair. The Escape from…read moreAlcatraz event has been the incentive I needed to keep me swimming on a regular basis and a social event with friends that has become a focal point of each year.

I almost never leave a bad review so keep that in mind! Booked a trip to Napa to do the Napa trail…read morerun! booked flights, hotel, wineries for the weekend. its all non refundable due to us knowing WE WOULD BE THERE! They cancelled the run due to rain, which I understand. BUT! Since they are the ones cancelling, why don't I get a refund? they said I can have a credit for the race for my husband and I. Well, we can't afford to book two trips up north from Los Angeles to do the run. Extremely frustrating! I will never use them in the future due to this.