I have wanted to do this race since I first started running. It did not disappoint. This was my first trip to central California and Carmel and Monterrey lived up to the hype. Being from Texas, the ocean, mountains, trees, and the entire area was amazing!

I ran the 21 miler and it had some of the best views on a course I have ever witnessed. Running along the coast was great, but running across the Bixby Bridge was epic. I will admit that this was a tough course and the incline of Hurricane Point was no joke, but it was worth the pain. This was one of my slower races with the elevation gain, but it was so much run running along Highway One and stopping to take photos.

The Expo was well managed, course support was great, and I loved the finisher's medal. One of my favorite destination races ever. I highly recommend, and would love to run this race again.