This was the 18th year of the Second Empire 5K Classic. They started supporting Trinity Academy 6 years ago and this has developed into an incredible event where they have combined their school Spring Fling with the 5K, One Mile Fun Run and Kids Dash to make a full and

"The registration and pick-up went quickly and easily but the race start was a mess. It was difficult to make our way to pacer groups and it could have been much better organized by calling people to line up in groups rather than all at once.

The biggest problem for me

This was a well-organized race with fantastic on-course support. It was really warm (72 degrees and sunny!) and I appreciated the abundant water stations, which usually isn't something I notice. The course has gorgeous views of the ocean outbound along Highway 101, and then you come back on the inner portion