This was my first 10K! I chose Santa Clarita based off info from others who have ran it and the fact the course is flat.

This race was everything and so much more from what I have heard! It was an expierence of a lifetime!

Book your hotel early. Plenty of options near near course start/finish. Easy walkable distance to corrals.

The expo was ok. Alot of booths to visit and putchase swag. Fun free stuff to check out as well. Lines were short due it being a smaller race m.

The entire race deserves more then 5 stars. Not just because of how well its managed. But because of the spectators. I truly believe every one standing on those streets...spectators/volunteers/police/fire dept are what make this race so amazing. Music on every block! Tons of people cheering for you (no matter what the weather is like)! The positivity and encouragment you will feel from complete strangers is enough to make me tear up just writing this.

The views, the course, the people, the post race party, the companionship of runners from all over the world! Its all there.

The course is flat.
Even if you will not run the marathon. The expierence as a spectator will be worth it as well!!