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| - Hands down, one of the funnest runs I have ever done! The price was great considering the price included an amazing finisher's mug full of chocolate, food, and HOT chocolate, and not to mention an awesome wind breaker. (NOTE: the women's sizes were more like teen sizing and ran small. I'm about a size 6-8 and ended up getting a woman's XL, but they let you try on and exchange no problem!)
Packet pick up was quick in/out with about 8 sale booths to check out. It's fun to sometimes look at all the sports-related stuff, and other upcoming runs.
Day of the run was seamless! I live about two miles away, so parking was a breeze coming from the city side. I had friends coming from off the freeway who said traffic was not fun, but the promoters told participants to get there early to avoid traffic (listen!).
The race started on time by 3 minute corals which was great, congestion was a little bad around the first turn/straight away and needs to be fixed next year, as it hindered times a little bit. Other than that, no other complaints! The course was flat and marked well, the finish line had great support, photographers, and fantastic entertainment. The chocolate Santa DJ was a hit. We never waited for anything, even the restrooms!
I can't wait to sign up next year and bring more friends! It was festive being so close to the holidays! Thank you Hot Chocolate 15k/5k!
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