Expo/Packet Pick-up was open on Friday night and Saturday from 10am to 6pm. It's at a convention hall down by the airport so it was a bit of a drive, but there were parking lots for the center so that part was easy. Getting my packet and bag was seamless. I really like the jacket that all of the runners get, it even has zippered pockets, which is vital in my book! Such a nice change from a race t-shirt that most people never use. Expo had lots of vendors, I talked to a few, but then headed out to have dinner.

Race morning was a breeze. The 15k doesn't start until 8:10 (which is a bit late in my book), but it was kinda nice to sleep late on a race morning. There was a TON of street parking within a half mile walk to Golden Gate Park. Watching the sun come up at the park was gorgeous, and the energy was high. Everything was really well organized, including gear check, which was a pleasant surprise. There were some people not lining up in the correct corrals, but that is to be expected.

The course was BEAUTIFUL!! I loved running through the park and along the water. It was a bit of everything over the 9 miles. There were 4 aid stations with chocolate and marshmallows, nuun, water, and lots of porta potties.

Post race celebration was great. I got my hot chocolate and all my goodies. Lots of things to dip in melted chocolate - which was SO fun at 10am!! Plus the medal is really cool! Overall I really loved this race and cannot wait to do another HC15k!

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