I originally signed up for this race because a friend told me it's the race that you "get all the stuff" which I mean, a free sweatshirt and chocolate - yes please! I live about an hour and a half away so I decided to go a day before to grab some dinner, hit the expo, and get some good rest before the race. The race starts at 8, which is so nice because I'm so used to crazy early running mornings. Parking at this race can be tricky and they actually tell you not to even try, so we took an Uber. The race is pretty well organized, they have a DJ and some booths to really get you in the spirit before the race stars. You walk through the Palace of Fine Arts to get to the start line and then begin your race all through the park, running to the beach and back again. I almost didn't need my headphones because everything around you is so beautiful. So now what you're waiting for - the snacks - Mile 2 is chocolate, Mile 4 is a marshmallow, Mile 6 is more chocolate and Mile 8 was m&m's. I like the theme and the after party was so fun for pictures as well! When you end the race you just a big mug full of chocolate fondue, candy, graham crackers, and rice Krispy treats. It's defiantly worth the money and the weekend stay!