I've run (or signed up for) this race every year since it started. The first four iterations used the same course - a loop around a residential area, once for the 5K, twice for the 10K. This year, the course was updated so that both courses were generally separate and the distances were as advertised. The distance on my Garmin was 6.25K.

Another new feature was that the event became an official part of the North Liberty Blues and BBQ. It's on the same day, and the race site is the same location as the music festival.

I live very close to the race site, and because I support this food pantry, I love being able to do the run. For a smaller community run, it's very well-supported, and has good food and nice swag, like a performance T and lip balm. There were some supporters along the course, but not nearly as many as there might be for a very large race, such as the Chicago RNR half I just did. The only thing I miss about this race is the home-baked goodies from a previous year.

I'll probably sign up for this race every year because of the community organization it supports as well as the location. And another nice feature is that if I'm training for longer distances, as I am this year, I can just run to the race site and back for another 5.5-6+ miles. And voila, the long weekend run is done!