I arrived in plenty of time for the race and parked at McKinney High School. The race is only a fun run and a 5K so not a huge crowd. We started a little late as there was an accident on 75 and so management delayed the race about 15 minutes to give some affected by the traffic a chance to join the race.

SWAG included a t-shirt, a Run Project temporary tattoo, and a pair of sunglasses. The sunglasses were way to big for me to wear. At the end of the race I was awarded a finishers medal with a watermelon design.

The course itself was through a park and a neighborhood with beg houses that appeared to date back to the 50's. A very pretty neighborhood. There actually some hills to deal with on this course, but nothing too difficult.

I ran with my 13 year old daughter and she had a difficult time so she just wanted to leave soon after we were done. That being the case I did not experience the expo or get some of the watermelon that is supposed to be available in copious amounts, but as we left it did appear to a good expo.

Overall a good race.

Race takes place in early July so it is definitely on the warm side even in the morning. The race is put on by Run Project (Run Local Give Local) and also includes a 15K race so there is a pretty good crowd.

The race takes place at Norbuck Park and White Rock lake so the scenery is good the entire race. The only thing to consider when going to the race is if you are on the late side getting there you will be parking quite a distance away and closer to Flag Pole Hill on the side of the road that goes through the park.

SWAG included a tank t-shirt, a Run Project temporary tattoo and a hat with mesh on top and the inside is a sweat band, very nice for hot humid Dallas.

Course was flat and easy. Going across the bridge was kind of weird since it bounced a bit with runners so occasionally the bridge would be an inch or two high or low which made you fell like you were loosing your footing a bit.

At the end of the race you are awarded a big Too Hot to Handle medal, a cold cloth too cool off with, water and snacks to re-energize.

Expo also included a beer garden, but I had to wait quite a while for it too open since they were waiting for the 15k racers to finish. Local brewer Lakewood Brewing offered the free beer. Good stuff as I was able to enjoy some since my 13 year old daughter did not attend this race.

Nice race, good event overall and got a PR even if it was 8th place in my age group.

This race is part of the Run Project series of races in the DFW area. I did not have to get there too early since parking is right next to the start line at the Bank of America Parking garage at no cost.

As usual it was a hot summer day in Dallas. The atmosphere was good and the race started on time. Since this was only a 5K race and there were no other races besides the fun run I encountered no issues.

The course was flat and part of it was through a wooded park, the Spring Creek Natural Area, so for about about 25 to 30 percent of the run there was nice scenery.

There were several booths after t he race for free drinks and food to re-energize. A beer "garden" was also available with free beer, but since I was with my 13 year old daughter I did not participate.

SWAG included a t-shirt, 2 stick on mustaches, and Run Project temporary tattoo's. When finishing the race you are awarded a small mustache medal.

Overall, for a nice, relaxing race, without too much overcrowding this is a good race event to participate in.