Race: Dia de Los Muertos 10k
Runner: Ronda Munoz
Race Date: 10/16/2022
Location: Lodi, CA
Results: 10K in 1:03:04
3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most?
Upbeat music at the start, flat and fast, at a winery.
Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you
Course is out in the sun, not much shade and it starts late…9:00 am. At the start, over 300 people bunched together and it took a while for runners to be able to get out and start running. Walkers were in the middle of the road and it made it hard to dodge them.
Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this race?
People in full on sugar skull body suits to run in.
Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular?
I enjoyed that I placed 3rd for my age group.
Aesthetics – Is it a pretty course?
It’s okay for being out in the country.
Difficulty – Is it a tough course?
No.
Organized and well run – Did it feel like a well-oiled machine or were they flying by the seat of their pants?
It was pretty well run, but everyone had the same start time.
Aid Stations – Standard fare or anything special to know about the aid stations in terms of what’s available or when?
Only two water stations.
Weather and typical race conditions
Sunny and typically a mild morning.
Spectators – Is this a friendly course for your friends?
Yes, plenty of places to stand and cheer on.
How’s the Swag?
Medal is pretty cool.
The Overall Score – How many stars do you give this race and do you recommend that others run it?
3.5/5