The race was great. The race is put on by experienced organizers. I had a really good experience.

Pros:
You're running through a redwood forest on a paved trail. Gorgeous.

The canopy of trees helps keep you cool.

Plenty of close parking.

Cons:
There's no close hotels, gas, or food. 30 minutes away is the closest.

The medal was cool, but the rest of the swag was, eh.

The drive out there and back is long. About 5hrs from the San Francisco Bay Area.