The race seemed well managed compared to some other races I've completed. They had the packet pick up at Run n Fun so it wasn't much of an "expo". I do really like the pullover, it's light with a hood so would be good for fall/spring runs, or just around the house. They had the 5k & 10k races start together, which I wasn't a fan of. There were young children & adults lined up at the very front who were obviously walking, so slightly annoying to those who are racing/running faster to dodge around. Once we got out after the first half mile it was more comfortable as people fell back. The first portion was on a bike trail and then we had to cut through part of the woods up onto the main street, which I thought was weird. Since it was an out and back course, we came up to the walkers on the way back. I got really confused as there was a water stop where *I think* we were supposed to get back on the bike trail from the road, but it was so congested with people completely stopping to get water and clogging the bike path that me and a few other runners opted to continue on the street. Now I"m still not sure if we were supposed to do this or not but I didn't see any signs or people telling me otherwise. So once I settled back into pace on the street it was fine. There were a few hillier parts of the course but nothing crazy. My watch came up nearly .20 miles short, so I kept running after crossing the finish to hit the 10k mark. The parts we were running along the river and could see St. Paul were really nice view wise...
I was slightly disappointed with the chocolate/food at the end. All I saw was chocolate sauce with marshmallows, oreos, or animal crackers. They also had bananas, chips, and mini nut rolls. So this is a personal preference I guess, but I was expecting maybe m&m's or chocolate bars? Maybe I missed them somehow.