Run it for the views, not a PR. This California race might be the ultimate bucket list event. Held along Highway 1, the point-to-point course offers sweeping coastal sights, sea creatures, iconic redwood forests, mountain vistas and plenty of hills. At the halfway point on Bixby Bridge, marathoners are treated to piano tunes played by a tuxedo-clad musician. You're unlikely to PR on this tough course, but the photo ops are well worth the additional time it takes to reach the finish