This is a bigger race for the distance. People come from all over to run this race in admiration of the movie, Shawshank. The packet pickup was simple enough with a nice shirt I’ve worn in my weekly rotation, and I see frequently on people at the Mansfield ParkRun.
Parking was confusing without clear directions. The general crowd could figure out their way to the start, but people with strollers had a rough time getting over the train tracks.
Given the summer race at 8AM, this race heats up quick. People don’t seem to mind since they’re taking in the scenes and events of downtown Mansfield. The bib included entry to the carousel, which was a funny sight seeing all the horses loaded up with runners. I’d love to see the Garmin stats on that!
The race starts with a big heave up the hill, through some industrial roads, downtown, then cruise to the finish. Pre race festivities included a costume contest, so the overall vibe was people are there to have fun. It was an enjoyable experience, but for how pricey it is, I don’t feel inclined to register again.