Lucky 7 Fun Run

I ran this race in 2012 and 2013, both times opting for the 7-​mile distance, since it’s still a nice challenge, slightly longer than a normal 10K.
Packet pickup is business as usual, on the sidewalk in front of Fleet Feet Davis and you did have options to upgrade shirts from cotton to tech or choose participant medals as well if you didn’t already get one (half marathon finishers have their own medal).
Parking was tough, considering all the different distances to choose from; the high school lot was full so I parked in a residential stretch of Oak Ave.
The route takes you through North Davis Greenbelt, and all runners started together, only to diverge along the course as directed by volunteers, when things start to thin out and you find a good pace. I’m always amazed when the courses meet up again and lo and behold, the half marathon leader (and bike pacer) pass me up on my left. Oh well!
I got the black cotton shirt and the participant medal was nicely sized, green/​red enamel, yellow glittery ribbon. Wore my bright green Lucky Run women’s tech shirt from 2012. A good race, unique in its distance and a nice early way to celebrate St. Pat’s!

I volunteered at one of the hydration stations with my son and had a great time seeing all the runners.

Lucky Run was held on St. Patrick’s Day. There are several options: 7 Mile Run-​Walk, 7K Run-​Walk (4.34 Miles), Lucky 13 Half Marathon (13.1 Miles), or Kid’s Fun Runs (1 Mile, ½ Mile, ¼ Mile, 200 Yard Dash). It was my first run, so I decided to do the 7K and had a friend sign up with me.
We picked up our bib numbers and t-​shirts on the day of the race. I was worried there was going to be a long line, but there wasn’t a line at all. The porta-​potties, however, had a long line. I would say that we waited for about 30 minutes for her to use the facilities. We missed the start time.
The start and finish line was at Davis High School. The course went through the Community Park and the North Davis greenbelts and residential streets. It was narrow at some spots. The uphill onto the bridge in the beginning and then again at the end was killer. I suggest more water stations. When I stopped at the first one, I was asked if I wanted water or Gatorade. «Both,» I exclaimed! The course was well organized. There was a lot of people who made sure you were going the right way and cheering runners on. What I found motivating was the signs that informed runners what mile they are on. It helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel.
My personal goal was met. When I checked my time online, I did much better than I thought I could’ve. The results also tell you how well you did within your age division. Now I’m waiting for pictures to be uploaded onto their website.
Afterwards, we checked out the exhibitors. There was water, fruit (apples, bananas, and oranges), and bagels provided. I also got some Jelly Belly Sports Beans, SunRype fruit & veggie strip, Zico (Pure Coconut Water), popchips, PowerBar Performance Energy Bar and PowerBar Energy Gel. Sudwerk Brewery was also selling beer. I passed on that.
Next year I’m hoping to do the half marathon!

The first Lucky 7 run ever. Fun themed run that had distances of 7K, 7miles, and a 2 mile walk. It was well-​organized, and at every fork in the course there was a kid wearing a Lucky 7 shirt pointed to the right way to go. Water stations were spotted throughout the course. If I had one complaint it would be the fact that there were only 6 porta potties. The crowd wasn’t HUGE, but there was a pretty good turnout, a few more porta potties would have been appreciated. Great race shirt and a nice course through Davis.