Great race experience. My 3rd year running it, and I'll keep coming back. Smaller race but very well managed. Parking was off-site but the shuttles were running about every 10 minutes so you didn't have trouble getting to starting line on time. I got on the bus at 630 and race started at 7. I still had time to make a bathroom stop before lining up. The start of race takes you up and over the bridge that takes you to the beach and gives you an amazing view of the sunrise. Aid stations were set up about every 2-3 miles. Elevation is very manageable, with the exception of the bridge. The bling is amazing every year, huge and 3D. After-party food includes BBQ, pizza, snow balls and beer.