long ways away, but pretty sure there's a 1/2 in Oxnard (near Ventura, CA) CA around thanksgiving that is the perfect OTQ. don't think there's a lot of comp, usually seems like one guy around 106-1:08, but i remember looking at the course profile and thinking it was perfect. drops about 60ft from start to finish, and it's got nary a hill in the whole thing. just set the garmin to beep at 1:05 pace and go for it.
ok, just googled it,
www.santatothesea.com
it's in mid Dec, so a bit late in the game but something to consider if you live in CA. perfect weather then too, prob about 45-50 at the start and only 5* warmer by the finish. all the CA guys without Q's should gather up for this one. just too bad there's no prize $ (as far as I know).