New Year's One Day

New Year's One Day

New Year's One Day

( 1 review )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • San Francisco,
    California,
    United States
  • December
  • Other
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Christopher Malenab

Sacramento, California, United States
33 13
2019
"Perfect for first time ultra runners"
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Christopher Malenab's thoughts:

This is a timed race (6hr, 12hr or 24 hr). I ran the 24 hour and it was absolutely well executed. The course is mostly paved / gravel, it is a 1 mile loop around Crissy Field with an awesome view of the water. Though it might sound boring, the single loop is ideal for people trying to just run an ultra distance without having to plan for a crew and stop points etc. The race had an aid station, however each runner was welcome to set up their own, I had a folding chair, a cooler and a tub with my change of clothes, prefilled water / fuel bottles etc so I didnt have to try to put together a crew team for the race.

The race also has a large screen tv with real time standings and laps completed, so you literally just have to run as much or as little as you like. With each loop, you know that you will have all of your needed fuel and not to mention that people who are there supporting and cheering on other runners and cheering you on as well. In fact I made some friends running as well as with people who were hanging out near my aid set up, the people who were there for other runners started helping me as needed such as to fill water bottles etc. The community that comes out to this race event is extremely awesome and supportive for each runner no matter if you know them or not.

The event also has various belts for laps / distance completed. There is a 100k+ belt and a 100 mile+ belt as well. A few weeks after the race, I was also surprised with a coaster for finishing top 3 in my age group.

This race might not have the big name of other ultra events, however it is one worth doing especially if you are interested in trying to cover 100 miles in 24 hours for your first time.

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