From registration to packet pickup to race day, this event was a breeze to navigate and full of local flavor!

Expo: Held at the ice rink the packet pick up was quick and I was able to buy additional game tickets on the spot for only $5 each. Bought a couple of Bondi bands that had Giants logo and checked out other local races being advertised. Expo was a bit small but for a local race it was great to have one!

Race morning: Parking in a giant lot right next to the start line and dozens of portapotties. Super easy to find as it was across the street from the baseball stadium! And it was free!

Pacing: Three pseudo corrals set up with fun names and clear pace times. I got to run with Romo's Runners which was the 8 to 10 minute pace group although the corrals collapsed before the race started and new race participants may not have understood the signage as we were still dodging lots of walkers.

Course: The course goes around the neighborhood and through Happy Hollow park. A relatively flat course, my only concern was the cobblestone paths in the park that were not entirely flat.

Course support: One water station with lots of volunteers. Friendly volunteers at the 5k and 5 mile split helping keep us on the right path.

Finish: You finish on the baseball field with your name being called. A high five with Gigante the San Jose Giants mascot and then you get your medal. Awesome finish!

Swag: A tech shirt that is well designed (especially if you like baseball) and an awesome medal.

Did I mention we got to pose with the World Series trophies? Seriously I would have run further for that opportunity!

Overall an awesome race. It's part of a three part series for the Giants baseball organization starting in Scottsdale for Spring Training and ending in September in San Francisco. You can earn addition swag for completing two or all three races.