I enjoyed the 2009 Half Marathon. The registration area was fast and easy, the mile splits were marked and most were timed. There were plenty of race personnel out on the course. Considering the cost relative to other Half Marathon events, this one was very good.

I have a couple suggestions though: (1) chip timing is always nice; (2) add at least one more water station next year and include sports drink. I wound up carrying my own drink, I would be happy to pay a little more to avoid having to do that.

I'd echo everything above and add that there should have been some porta-poties along the course for the 1/2 Marathon. I witnessed several runners contributing to the Santa Ana river.

This was my first time running the Mission Inn. It was fun and I will do it again. suggestions though: more port a potties. and maybe have some tissue paper. It was gone by the first race almost. Also, I was not happy with the nutrition afterwards. I have raced the carlsbad 5k which ends with bananas, oranges, muffins, bars, water, drinks etc. I thought for sure with this being a longer race (10k and 1/2) that there would have been more than just oranges and water. The finish line was also sort of confusing....my nephew and I didn't even really even know it was over...

I ran the half and agree with the above.  I did not see any porta pottys in the course, only bushes.  Would have liked some electrolyte replacement on the course every now and then, especialy after mile 8.  The water stations were placed well and maintained well.  Post race bagels would be nice.  There was a miniature bar in the goodie bag which was welcome.  Running through the park was nice. The timing of this event was great, beginning of November.

I have done many 1/2 marathons, 5K and 10K runs all big, fancy and expensive. It was nice to have a $35.00 Run, receive a medal and shirt. The packet pickup process was great, I was worried since I had missed early pick up on the 31st, I decided to arrive early and really there was no need.  Great job, thank you!!   I agree regarding porta potties.  It would  be nice to have a couple up on the trail.  Water stations were perfectly paced out however maybe a sports drink of some type would be nice.   I must add that a marathon is a marathon you run, you need drinks and porta potties.  _{It would have been nice to have a timing chip} ~  HOWEVER  ~   my $100.00 Garmin watch worked just fine. I would hate to see the price go up for bells and whistles.  Great Job and Thank you for all your hard work.  It was a great day and quit organized.

I have run the Mission Inn run the last 4 years and was very excited to see that they added a 1/2 to the race. Other than the finisher medal, I felt that the 1/2 was not well managed or layed out. No gatoraide or power drinks at any stops including the finish line and also the course lay out could have been better. The narrow bike path was crowded and provided plently of opportunity to cheat, and I did see people cut the course and cheat since their was not mark or check point at the turn around. Also there was no course time other than at mile 1-2 and mile 12. Water tables were already being broken down at mile 8 before all the runners had passed. I will run the 10k next year. I love the Mission Inn and their run but the 1/2 was kinda disapointing.

The Mission Inn Run has always been great, but this year the 10K was not up to par.  The main problem is that both halves of the race consisted of the same 3.1K loop.  As a runner I hate to cover the same ground twice.  In the future I hope that the race organizers will restore the old course.