If you're looking for a flat and/or fast course, this is not it. If you're looking for an early start, this is not it. If you're looking for an easy start and finish (convenience), this is not it. I didn't have a wonderful time at this race. You have to travel by bus to the start line from midtown and it took TWO HOURS without a bathroom. Then wait wait wait wait for your corral to start - and the porta potties are gross. But once you get started it's a great course -- just very hilly with the bridges. Mile 16 may cause you some trouble, so be warned.
Would not repeat this race. Definitely encourage everyone to train hills for this one. It's a doozy.