COURSE: I PR'ed on this course! There are some rolling hills, but nothing extreme. The scenery is some of the best in the area.

SWAG: I really appreciated the lack of swag. This is reflected in the low cost of the race. I think it also speaks to the overall commitment to sustainability. For a race less than a half marathon, I don't need to walk away with anything more than my bib--not everyone feels this way, and swag is for sale before the race.

ORGANIZATION: Well organized! I liked having bib pickup at Runner's Alley the day before. I felt that the organizing team did a good job communicating with runners via email before and after the event, and their website is nice too.