TESTIMONIALS

What Runners Are Saying...

Our races are all about the runners and the experience they have with our race. After every race, we do a feedback survey to help us understand how we did, how we can improve our future races and hear what the runners thought about their experience.

We got a ton of responses and great feedback. Overall it is clear from the ratings that everyone had an awesome experience. But don't take our word for it. Read a few of the testimonials below directly from the runners. Huge thank you to all the runners and volunteers who participated, this race would not be possible without you!

Average Rating

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Jenny Maccarone

Jenny Maccarone

I always look forward to volunteering and running Sugar Daddy every year! It’s such a fun and family-friendly experience to kick off Father’s Day weekend!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3129
Will Henning

Will Henning

This is a very well organized, family friendly race and I loved running it with my daughter. It was our first 10k together.

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1101
Marvin Quezada

Marvin Quezada

My first year running this course with my wife and son. We really enjoyed the race experience and the Ben & Jerry’s was the cherry on top. We will definitely be back next year!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1145
Donovin Matthews

Donovin Matthews

This was my first 5k and I had a blast. Will definitely be back next year. Thank you for making my experience so enjoyable 😉

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5165
Geraldine Saldana

Geraldine Saldana

This was my first Sugar Daddy Race and it was such a great experience. I loved it. We will be back next year for sure.

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5080
Austin Lan

Austin Lan

I never knew I needed ice cream at the finish line until I raced the Sugar Daddy 10K!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1094
Jennifer Desideri

Jennifer Desideri

The atmosphere. Friendly race staff, volunteers and vendors. Everyone was so nice. LOVED the medal! Course was nice.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3096
Miguel Vazquez

Miguel Vazquez

Had an awesome time will be back next year.

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1146
Claudia Baker

Claudia Baker

Very well organized..volunteers were great!

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5197
Rahbin Shyne

Rahbin Shyne

The course is a gorgeous Saturday morning meander through nature. Beautiful mountain views throughout this scenic course. Even as one of the walkers on the course for over 3 hours, I found the experience great. It’s a smaller race with friendly volunteers at every aid station.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3097
Ted Knox

Ted Knox

The volunteers and the aid stations are top notch, words of encouragement and a pat on the back to send you on your way, the electrolyte drink was also really good/mixed well.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3091
Roy Peterson

Roy Peterson

I have run the half each year since the inaugural run. I was able to walk in a different runner a couple of years because of an injury. This year, Chris from Toledo walked me in as my knee was giving me fits and I showed up with what seemed like 'dead" legs at about mile 3. The only reason I stayed ahead of the sweeper was Chris kept pushing me to and across the finish line. But I have a claim no else can make, I was the first and last in my age group.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3107
Aldo Maravilla

Aldo Maravilla

It was my first time trying anything like this. I really enjoyed it. The other racers were motivation for me to keep running.

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5124
Sugar Daddy Runners

Ashley McLeish

Always a fun atmosphere with kind people.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3027
Edwin Ramos

Edwin Ramos

It’s a good Start for the weekend. And great way to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with the family.

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5093
Rachel Ross

Rachel Ross

This is always a fun race with great swag, a fun course, and of course, the ICE CREAM at the end!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3095
Tess Willhelm

Tess Willhelm

The Sugar Daddy Half Marathon is a blast! Such a great course, with amazing staff and volunteers. Such a fun experience.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3055
Lori Oneil

Lori Oneil

Came from Oxnard last year and liked it so much we came back again. We’ll worth the hour drive!!!

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5104
Alex Medel

Alex Medel

Extremely well organized race. Lightning fast course. Perfect race to start off your racing season.

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1054
Chris Ebright

Chris Ebright

I've done many half marathons and the volunteers were exceptional at this race. Put this one on your list!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3047
Max Palafox

Max Palafox

Amazing course, lots of fun, amazing crew, will be doing this race for years to come.

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5120
Mike Cuevas

Mike Cuevas

Scenery was beautiful and well organized.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3100
Debbie Ferguson

Debbie Ferguson

Great time and a great way to start my birthday.

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1053
Jessica Velazquez

Jessica Velazquez

Well labeled, organized and plenty of aid stations.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3017
Paul Nunneri

Paul Nunneri

Great race, very friendly and nice course.

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5086
Lena Bississo

Lena Bississo

Sweetest local race in town- nothing beats that ice cream at the finish! Smaller and more intimate race- best way to kickoff Father’s Day weekend! I’ve done the 10K twice and will come back for more!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1077
Chantal Cravens

Chantal Cravens

Sugar Daddy is a fast and fun race. The swag is colorful, wearable, and whimsical. I love the tank top this year! My husband got a kick out of his “superbowl” ring! The weather was perfect. This race has a small feel and is low pressure. This is perfect for families, first time runners, and good for speedsters as well. Something for everyone!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1050
Kim McCandless

Kim McCandless

Alabama to Santa Clarita, CA the start of a perfect weekend that Includes an awesome Sugar Daddy Half Marathon. The paved course, with wonderful views and no traffic is a runners paradise. Super aid stations, photographers galore, and friendly smiles is added motivation to get you to the finish line!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3010
Lara Ray

Lara Ray

Ice cream at the end of a race!!! How can you go wrong? A 10K course that is well marked, basically flat, and awesome volunteers out there to support you.

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1055
Barbara Rausch

Barbara Rausch

We drove 320 miles each way for me to run this race and I’m glad we did. Great course, aid station support, and medal. And, who doesn’t love tasty ice cream at the finish?

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3056
Michele C Wheeler

Michele C Wheeler

The course is beautiful! Can easily PR if that is your goal.

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1045
Paula Pendergast

Paula Pendergast

Ice cream, post race coffee, and the medal. Friendly volunteers. Well organized relatively slat course on a well maintained paved trail.

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5011
Linda Brewster

Linda Brewster

The race crew/stations were fantastic, they didn't run out for the back of the pack participants.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3011
Jacqueline Aguilar

Jacqueline Aguilar

The course is so hard 🥵 but beautiful views . . . Amazing race 😍🤩🏃‍♀️

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3066
Roy Peterson

Roy Peterson

If you want to feel special, then sign up for a race put on by Terry and Jen at New Global Adventures.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3011
Michael Soguero

Michael Soguero

Fast flat course with beautiful scenery and great people supporting the event.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3100
Manuel Ruiz

Manuel Ruiz

2 years ago, I did my first ever race, it was a 5k at Sugar Daddy, now this time I was able to do a 1/2 marathon.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3175
Kumari De Silva

Kumari De Silva

Love your races! Of course I’m coming back !!!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1029
Lucila Pereida

Lucila Pereida

I signed up the day before the race. Just wanted to do a race that was not to far from home. The pictures convinced me to try it for the first time.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3070
Tracy Tucker-Georges

Tracy Tucker-Georges

This was a great course and I will definitely come back to do it again! The volunteers were amazing and energetic!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3020
Richard Ramirez

Richard Ramirez

An amazing race, well organized and well communicated. A local favorite race of mine that has become an annual event I look forward to every year. It’s great the race is back after an 18 month absence.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3022
Francisco Gutierrez

Francisco Gutierrez

Really fun race definitely recommend if you get the chance and I'm happy to see new faces each year!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3181
Michael Harnden

Michael Harnden

This is a great run.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3039
David Neill

David Neill

Fantastic race very clean and safe, with a wonderful group of workers and volunteers.

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1110
Charles Cummings

Charles Cummings

The Sugar Daddy run is a unique venue with a positive vibe, if you want a enjoyable running experience give this race a try, very cool setting with a friendly staff and runners of all levels so anyone can participate!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3142
Tess Willhelm

Tess Willhelm

Beautiful run. We had such an amazing time running the course. The staff were amazing, and the whole vibe was so encouraging. Definitely will be back.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3083
Cathy Libitsky

Cathy Libitsky

It was fun to do a local race! I like races where you have room and can keep your pace. Some races are so crowded it’s hard to do that.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3021
Philip Boucher

Philip Boucher

Great way to spend a Saturday morning! Family-friendly, well-organized and the volunteers were enthusiastically enjoying themselves which adds so much to event.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3188
2006 - Alyssandra Wathersbee

Alyssandra Wathersbee

Lots of fun for kids! I love to eat ice cream after!

Avg. Rating | Distance Kids Run | BIB 2006
Christine Carroll

Christine Carroll

Traveling all over the paseos. The Iron Horse bridge is a beautiful site at the end! I love the photos that were taken there. Plus, it was a fun photo to point out my name on the background barrier. The ice cream was amazing as a post run treat.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3135
1068 - Joshua Nelson

Joshua Nelson

Nothing better to kick off Father's Day Weekend than by participating in the race with the sweet finish!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1068
1018 - Teipei Liu

T Liu

One of the perks of living in Valencia are these awesome running trails! I had to sign up and join runners that run for the joy of running. The swag was great and I loved the free pictures! All I had to do was show up and enjoy the run. I will definitely run this again!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1018
5011 - Jennifer Stradling

Jennifer Stradling

This is the second year I’ve run the Sugar Daddy 5K and it was once again a great morning. Fast times and lots of smiles.

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5011
Beth Hoddy

Beth Hoddy

This is my 5th New Global Adventures race. I registered because I have loved running the previous 4. T-shirt’s -awesome material. Well organised and a good happy vibe at the start and finish

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1119
3156 - James Mitchell

James Mitchell

This is one of my favorite parts of Father's Day weekend! Running a great course, and a fantastic race crew, makes a wonderful race experience!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3156
5121 - Erika Ehlert

Erika Ehlert

I look so forward to this race every year! You guys go above and beyond all race expectations!

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 5121
3103 - Sarah Cabrera

Sarah Cabrera

What a fun local race! From the free race photos, free ice cream, great medals, free day of packet pick-up and awesome aid stations there's a reason I plan to keep my legacy status for this race going for a very long time!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3103
3080 - Matthew Fifield

Matthew Fifield

The Sugar Daddy half-marathon was a beautifully organized event.This was my first half, and I was grateful for so many smiling volunteers at the well-stocked aid stations that cheered me on to my goal!I'm already looking forward to next year and my next running goal.Thanks Sugar Daddy!!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3080
3031 - Sarah Presley

Sarah Presley

This was my 3rd year running the Sugar Daddy Half Marathon and 3rd year loving it. The race has great energy from start to finish. The enthusiasm of the volunteers brings a lot to the aid stations. The medals are always awesome. And hey...who doesn't love ice cream?

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3031
3226 - Michael Uy

Michael Uy

A well organized, openly fun, local race with a great course - a hidden gem worth making the trip for.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3226
3031 - Tina Listro

Tina Listro

This was my second race with Sugar Daddy! Your races are so much fun, high energy and great for the entire family. Looking forward to my third race with you next year!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3031
3011 - Michelle Yanik

Michelle Yanik

Scenic route, great after party, fun race. I will participate again 🙂

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3011
1043 - Albeerto Casanova

Albeerto Casanova

This was my first 10K and I did not know what to expect. I have been running less than a year but you all made me feel very welcome and the competition was exciting and friendly. Looking forward to next year. I have recommended this to all my friends.

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1043
Michelle Newell

Michelle Newell

When I do a run I try to remember to have confidence in my abilities, know that I am only competing against myself, and to enjoy the scenery.

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 826
Candice Guzman

Candice Guzman

What a great, fun race! I ran the 10K with my 11-year-old son and we both had a blast!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 537
Holly Rogers

Holly Rogers

What a fun, local race. Everything was well organized, the course was clearly marked, well stocked/supplied/planned aid stations, great running community!! Loved the ice cream at the end on such a hot day. Very happy to have been a legacy runner for the inaugural event!! And placing first in my age group was very rewarding!! Looking forward to next year's race! In the meantime, excited to run the Spacerock Trail Half Marathon in October!!

Avg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 737
Jacobo Retamozo

Jacobo Retamozo

Thank you so much for making an event close to Fathers day. Being a father of three it's not easy to find an running event within the Santa Clarita area close to fathers day. This is an event that I would definitely keep running. I hope to see this event every year.

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 507
Gabriel Villegas

Gabriel Villegas

What better way to kick off Father's Day then with a little run with your kids!

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 308
Alison Eckmann

Alison Eckmann

Everything was very well organized and the ice cream at the end of the race was a really nice perk!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 602
Jennifer Toth

Jennifer Toth

Sugar Daddy Run was great fun for us! There wasn't any pressure to hurry up (except from the sun), so we could enjoy the view of the route we ran, and we really loved crossing the Iron Horse Bridge! The event was very well organized, enjoyable, good tunes, great medal/shirts, pleasant race staff/volunteers, and worth starting our day in this fun atmosphere. Thanks y'all! Can't wait to do this again next year! 🙂

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 347
Noe Guerra

Noe Guerra

This is a well put together event that everyone can enjoy. From elite to casual runners. Will definitely run this again next year.

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 514
Gwendolyn Strean

Gwendolyn Strean

Well organized race!! Lots of fun with pleasant volunteers and an excellent course!! A truly awesome experience!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 554
Suzanne Whitman

Suzanne Whitman

It was a beautiful day to enjoy the scenery during the 5k, plus my 4-year-old son had a blast as he ran his second "grown up race!" Great atmosphere and well-organized, too!

Avg. Rating | Distance 5K | BIB 309
Leslie Cohen

Leslie Cohen

Super fun race with a nice trail course, fun vibe and great swag!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 601
Ali Wood

Ali Wood

The Sugar Daddy race was one of the sweetest!

Avg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 561

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