Pre-race: A sufficient level of communication leading up to the race, including check-in information the week beforehand.

Expo: Packet pick-up was at the new YMCA building in town with no expo. There was some apparel for sale, but I would not describe it as an "expo."

Shirt/Swag: The race apparel was a long-sleeve cotton shirt with this year's race design on the front. Shirt is super comfortable and high quality. Medal is good size, and the design was awesome!

Aid Stations: There were officially 7 aid stations with water and Gatorade. However, it seemed like there were less and definitely farther spaced than I would have liked due to the humidity. There were no gels on course, but one aid station had some gummies available.

Course scenery: Course is basically an out-and-back with a slight detour through downtown and around the town square. Most of the course is on the Kewash Trail, which is paved in town before turning into crushed limestone. Running on the cobblestones to reach the park and trail was pretty, but the trail itself was not overly scenic nor unattractive.

Elevation: Per my Strava data, I gained 278 feet in elevation. There are some quick ups-and-downs through the first 2 miles, but nothing terrible. There's another drop heading onto the trail with a gradual climb before reaching the turnaround at Mile 7. As the course is mostly an out-and-back, there are some hills coming back to the finish. There's a slight uphill finish, but nothing terrible. Overall, it's a mostly flat course that can be great for PRs/PBs.

Overall: I enjoyed the race and the small-town setting, and I would definitely recommend it to others. The course was relatively flat, which sets runners up for a great performance. There is good crowd support at the start/finish area, but not as much along the trail aside from the aid stations. However, hearing elementary school kids cheering along the trail was a great addition to the experience.

Traveling from out-of-state, my wife & I stayed at a small motel in town. We received a "thank you" goodie bag with water, chips, and granola bars. Parking in town was easy and 2 restaurants in town offered pre-race carb-loading meals, too.

There was free post-race food ranging from chocolate milk, bananas, cinnamon rolls, and Michelob Ultra. Additionally, there was a food truck and a coffee cart available for pay if you want/need something more to refuel.