The Balboa Park 8 Miler is one of my favorite local races. It combines both road and trail running through one of the biggest draws to America's Finest City. Even though Balboa Park is essentially my back yard and I run in the park frequently, I still love participating in this

A nice course, though you start and end on an uphill, so be prepared for that. They do post the times on the gym wall, but it's had to see that small type, but I guess with an expected turnout of 2500 runners this year they had to fit everyone.

This may only be a 5K, but the course is challenging with plenty of hills! The race director is wonderful and the little elementary school that the race supports is so sweet - several of the cross country students were also at the race. Great door prizes as well as age