Very well organized half marathon in a planned community on the Florida west coast. The race is a loop course that begins and ends in the lovely downtown area of Lakewood Ranch. Runners get a tech shirt, gender specific and a cap at the finish. Medal is attractive and AG awards are trivets, so you can hang or use them. Runners are on paved roads with some very gentle inclines that go by several small lakes. You run as the sun rises and have birds for companions as you tick off the miles. Better than average food at the finish. Pick up can be had in the days before the race or the morning of, and is efficient, no hassle and easy. In 2016, they even has a baritone from the Met sing the Star Spangled Banner; very cool way to start!!