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Submitted by RaceGrader
June 30, 2014
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Posted on behalf of JSalazar (RaceGrader member) The course in 2013 was way better than the first year I attended in 2012. They also had plenty of support before and after the race. We stuck around in the beer garden and waited for our friends. It was fun cheering on other’s that hadn’t finished yet. I attend their Irvine Summer of Mud event and this is just as good.
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Submitted by frazledmom5
October 15, 2012
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I liked the fact that I could have my bib mailed to me for $11. That is cheaper than if I would have had to drive in for it. I was impressed that they had plenty of porta potties. but those seem to be the highlights of the day.
I’m confused about the wave assignments. Previous obstacle run I’ve done offered an “elite” wave for runners who ran an 8 minute mile or under, then the other waves went by estimated finish times. I’m a competitive runner and was assigned to wave 19….not to be rude, but those people that were 100+ lbs over weight and started in the 1st waves probably should have started farther back.
I was expecting more from the obstacles….the biggest obstacle was actually getting onto them.. Starting at the back, with the slower runners in front, there were HUGE lines at the obstacles.
The website advertised awards “3 deep for age groups”. I ASSUMED this meant awards woud be given out after the timed races were finished. WRONG…after waiting a few hours, I finally asked ans was told that they would not be giving out awards that day, they would be mailed. Seriously?!?! You couldn’t have mentioned this? I’ve heard that one before, so I won’t hold my breath or go running to check the mailbox….from past experience, if awards aren’t given that day, they won’t be given out at all. Disappointing to say the least.
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Submitted by Cherie McManus
October 15, 2012
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I expected more from the course from the same company that puts on Irvine Lake Mud Run. The course was scenic, but obstacles were lacking in difficulty and variety. We did not even see mud until after the first mile and then the first mud pit was a joke, just wet dirt. It’s great that they stagger the waves but the build up was already awful by the first 10ft wall.
It was easy to pick up our bibs/shirts and to check bags. But the fee was outrageous! Picking up your bib number should be a part of your registration fee. By charging so much for bib/shirt pick up you really discourage anyone coming from out of the area.
I appreciated the large amount of volunteers at the event. There was a lack of vendors and it didn’t encourage us to stick around after the race.
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Submitted by John Spangler
October 14, 2012
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This place, the Santa Fe Dam, had so much potential, but the obstacles were better named, than constructed.
Seriously, 27 obstacles??
Try shin deep mud puddles, and running thru (again) shin deep, duck poop infested, lake water while limbo-ing under a net taped up between 2 picnic tables. Really? That’s it?
And NO medals.
WTF?
Total F’in Disappointment.
