It takes some effort to get to the Asics Mind Body and Sole race, but like all good things in life the greater the effort the greater the reward.

The price is a little higher than a normal half marathon, but for what you get it is a smokin' deal. This isn't just a race it is a whole weekend of memories with the girlfriends you traveled with and the ones you meet along the way.
Saturday starts off with a complimentary yoga class and complimentary workout led by top notch asics athletes at the vineyard and topped off with a avocado toast bar (all included in your registration fee). ALL.
Packet pick up is at a second venue which does mean renting a car is key to getting around this race are easily. Its well organized with great volunteers and after grabbing your bib you get to pick up your shoes. Yes, included in your registration is a pair of asics shoes. Almost 8 months later I am still rocking the pair I picked out. Packet pick up has lots of photo ops (much needed for a girls trip) and everything else you might need. But, it isn't so big you get lost in the crowds or waste an hour of your day stuck in some dark expo center.
That evening they hosted a wine and app night at a beautiful restaurant. Also included in your registration fees. It was a perfect setting for a girls weekend, however we left early to get a good night sleep before the race, and I almost wonder if doing it on Friday night or Sunday night would be better for the runners.

The race itself requires you to park at the finish line and shuttle to the start or walk the short distance between the two. The course is gorgeous and the race is small so you really have the time to look around and enjoy running through the vineyards. You literally run the last half mile through a vineyard.

The finish is a wine tasting party. You finish and receive your medal, your massage and usual stuff. PLUS a wine glass and a full bottle of wine. The finish area had live music and local vineyards set up to do tastings. All included in our registration fee.

I am a big believer in racing with minimal impact on the environment and am starting to choose races accordingly. asics had ample recycling and composting at all events and limited plastic bottles and waste. Instead of a wasteful plastic bag at packet pick up they gave us a reusable cinch back pack.
It is a race I would support again. #runGREEN #liveGREEN