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Healdsburg, United States
It’s sneaky hard, so save something for the second half. The hills aren’t major, but they are relentless and take a toll…all while providing beautiful scenery along the way. There are three more major climbs throughout the middle of the course, which many runners choose to hike. If you’re wiped out, the last 12 miles can go on forever, so save some
It’s not worth it unless you have to work for it! The marathon start is located in the green space next to the Lake Sonoma Visitor Center (you can’t miss it). The first mile climbs a steep trail and will test your legs, as this is your biggest climb of the day. The course will then continue onto beautiful rolling single track trails. You will continue past South Lake, Island View, Warm Springs Creek, Wulfow, and the new Bummer aid station, finally crossing the scenic lake bridge. Remember to save some juice for the last few miles, as you have a screaming downhill towards the finish. The race starts at 8:00am.
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