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Race Reports for OC Half Marathon

[1]
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This is one of my favorite events. I love the location, the route and the weather is always perfect. Hopefully next year my legs will be in better shape and I won't have to hold back. This is definetly a course to PR on.
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Race was well organized. Plenty of volunteers and water stations. Swag bag was a little dissapointing and it would of been nice to have some post race food. The results page is down so can't access my rank - will edit later.
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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: The course was beautiful, I would gladly run this race again. I do believe that the organizers were a bit overwhelmed by the number of participants. Since this race was part of the new Beach Run series (H.B., O.C., and L.B.), I think it drew more participants than in the past, which is good, however, the organizers need to plan for larger crowds. Also, I believe starting the 26.2 runners before the 13.1 would eleviate the crowds at the start line as well. Very cool medals and tech shirts....which is the only reason I run...haha!
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[4]
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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I'd rate this race a lot higher, but the post race food and drink was very disappointing for the money paid. Beautiful course and scenic course and of course good weather. Cool finisher's medal though!
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I need to take a break between races.... This many races in a row is killing me... Find a way to shelve my "Ironman training" attitude and step back a bit.. Oh yeah, got Bay to Breakers in 2 weeks and San Diego Rock & Roll 13.1 on June 6th. After that comes a well-deserved break.. I was exhausted when I crossed the finish line and my humble apology to the volunteer who came to check on me. All I could say to her after I caught my breath, was "I didn't get my PR".. I am sorry.. If it were not for the volunteers, we would not race.. This is a fun course for those who want a decent challenge..
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[6]
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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?No
  • Plenty of drink stations?No

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Didn't like the locations and size of water/powerade locations. There was no GU available anywhere.
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[7]
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Hillier than I am used too, but not all that hilly Relevant Data Start Elevation (ft): 223 Finish Elevation (ft): 218 Min. Elevation (ft): 52 Max. Elevation (ft): 286
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I will be back next year to run the Full Marathon. The RD seems very committed to erasing previous history and making this a world class event someday. This is my home turf and I will surely be back to run again.
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