This was my first year doing the Carlsbad Half Marathon, and I'll definitely be back! Everything was well organized. The race is small enough that it's manageable (easy parking, no long lines, etc.) but big enough that you still have some spectators and excitement from the crowd. This race goes all out on swag - we received both a long-sleeve tech shirt (with a great floral, tropical design!) as well as a really nice half-zip jacket. You definitely get your money's worth with this race. My only disappointment was that the course was described as fast and flat, but there are definitely a few steep rolling hills that I was not prepared for. Overall, a fantastic event and would definitely recommend.