This was the Inaugural Luray Half Marathon. I picked up my packet the day of the race with no issues. I was dropped off, but there didn't appear to be a lot of accessible parking.

The start is in the middle of town and consisted of mostly rural, countryside terrain. The views were very nice and scenic. If you like to see crowds and have people cheering you on, then you will be disappointed. Much of the course is devoid of any people, and the cows will greatly outnumber any spectators. I prefer this type of scenery, so for me it was ideal.

There seemed to be a lot of water stations, at least every couple of miles. The course was had a few areas of hills. Despite the notice that it was all downhill after the second half of the course, the last mile has a very steep hill.

My only complaint was the course was open to traffic, and there was a couple of times that cars passed by going very fast, and very close. Most of the roads, are back county roads with no shoulder, so it can be dangerous when cars choose not to slow down.

The finish line was in town and ended at a local brewery which opened for the race crowd and provided the first beer for free. Sandwiches were also provided. The swag consisted of a shirt, nice medal, and socks. The race also provided free photos.

Overall, a very nice race that I would do again.