This was my first full marathon ever and I loved it so much.

Some highlights: the course is only tough (uphill) around mile 11 so if you can pull through 11-14 you'll be fine! The crowds are incredible but there are a lot of quiet areas so bring some music.

As for the expo, I think they provide a lot of vendors and give away a lot of things. Out of all the races I have done (Hershey Half, Philadelphia Love Half, Akron Half, NYC Half (the worst expo), Pittsburgh had the largest and funnest expo.

Overall, I had a great experience and would do it again.