"This was my first half marathon so I don't have much to compare it too. I have run many 5k and 10ks in the past. Overall, this was a great experience and lots of fun!

Pre-Race: easy to register, frequent email updates with race details, training runs if in local area

Having done a few indoor triathlons, I decided to try the Flat as a Pancake as my first outdoor sprint. Swimming in the bay was a little tough for a newbie, but otherwise the race was great. Set-up was easy; the bike and running courses were truly flat, and

Packet pick up was a mess. They lost my bib, as well as 2 others while I was there. 1 women and Race Director were arguing - no customer service friendly people at all at the pick up. race was 17 minutes late -
course was beautiful and