I ran this race in 2016 and 2015 looking to PR and run under 2 hours. Although I did not get my goals, the town is super, the race is well run, and the medals are cool. The hotel and the transportation worked well, the course was well laid out. The medals are always nice and the expo although small, seems to have a few things. Note it is outside in a grassy field. Honestly, if it is a best damn race, I will always sign up knowing it will be well done.

Coming from Florida, all I did was see that a race happened to work with our travel plans and talked my husband into signing up. He ran the 10k and I did the half.
2 months prior to the race, I realized that this race is known for being very hilly and challenging. Boy was it.. there are stairs and switchbacks and constant hills. But, there is also a beautiful bridge to cross and amazing scenery. It end on an island with a brewery, is there more to look for in a race? If you want a challenge, but one well worth it, RUN THIS RACE