Otherwise known as the Year of the Marine, the Armed Forces Half Marathon event is an important and exciting half-marathon race put off by Team Blue Sky Events, in operation since 2008.
Challenging Course. With nearly 3100 feet of elevation gain, the Armed Forces Half Marathon race runs just over 13.5 miles and takes runners through several peaks and valleys throughout Contra Costa County, including but not limited to landmarks like Briones Peak and Motts Peak.
As for the location, Contra Costa County, centralized in the East Bay of San Francisco Bay, is primarily known for its mountainous landscapes, particularly as it relates to the famed Mount Diablo.
