In 2018 I completed the half marathon race. At this time you ran around Detroit Lake and it was great scenery as you completed it. There were maybe 2 hills throughout the race which were not very high inclines. This is a great starter half marathon race. There are plenty of places to park, the public cheer you on quite a bit as you go past the lake houses and there are multiple aid stations throughout for water or gatorade. At the beginning of the race you get to see Dick Beardsley himself talk a bit about his experience in the Olympics and how happy he is that you are competing:). I would recommend this race!