I love a race that gives out nice medals and jackets! Throw in the beautiful ocean view, hot cocoa, and post-race vibes, it makes for a great race day experience. The course is a challenging course. Be prepared for an uphill battle the last three miles of the race!!! The first three miles are downhill, miles 4-7 are flat, and the last few miles are uphill. It's a nice combination of Golden Gate Park and ocean views. They gave out honey stinger electrolyte drink, water, and gummy bears on the course! Post-race you can get a bowl with hot chocolate, pretzels, a banana, and cookies/rice crispy treats. Added bonus, they provide a shuttle from three different locations for an additional $15.