Latest reviews by Anndrea Nelson

(2019)
"Major Disappointment"
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Majorly disappointed by the course and management, I would never recommend nor return.

The beginning of the race was extremely disorganized and crowded, parking was a mess and there wasn't any event staff to direct cars for those less familiar with the area -- if there was, my carpool wouldn't have gotten stuck in the free parking lane for an hour when we have already bought a parking pass for the Zuma lot (unfortunately, we were unfamiliar with the area, and there was no one to direct us, even arriving an hour before race time AND we barely made it to the start line in time).

The course was the biggest disappointment. Only 1 HWY lane was closed off, and runner are re-routed back in the same lane... So for about 4-6 miles, you are running in a very crowded lane on the freeway with runners going both directions. Many runners (including me) had to run outside the lane for space and to pass people, and on the return, runners have their backs against traffic without enough room on the course and spilling over into the active highway lane. Not only did I feel incredibly unsafe running, I don't understand how management is okay with endangering participants.

Finally, I order my bibs to be mailed to me for $25 each. Neither bib arrived before the race, and a month later, after several refund requests, I have yet to receive the 2nd check in the mail.

I would not recommend this race to anyone, nor would I ever attend again.... you can just as easily drive to malibu, park, and then run 1. miles along the side of the road ... and it'd probably be a better experience (plus way cheaper!!!)

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