This is such a fun course! All downhill in the beginning, beautiful and iconic San Diego scenery and great community and race support. For a summer race, they do great with providing plenty of water and cool-down opportunities. The hill at the end is killer, just be prepared and

Free beer and food for everyone including spectators

To be my first marathon it was great. From the expo to the race. Didn't expect it to be this good been to other expos this one was great. I would do this race again. I'm from Chicago. I always volunteer but