Point Mariah Trail Marathon

It is a community focused race but also welcomes people from other states. It is a runnable course but hilly and depending on the year it can be really hot. What I like about it is that it in very inclusive: it can be for beginners but also for pros. It is divided into 5 different loops (with the section with the 1 and 5 that are one way and the same, but 1 is out, 5 is back). You can run the whole 42km by yourself, or split the race between two people, or among 5 friends and then each of you run between 4 and 6 miles. The aid station is in the middle. All the loops end there. It is beautiful, but difficult. The best part is the whisky shot and swing on loop 2, and the burgers, food and drinks after the race that are all included (you don't have to pay extra for that).

It is fun, but it can get really hot. So hydration is key for this race. Besides training hills, of course.