I've done this race the past 3 years and can't say enough about how great this one is. The medals are gorgeous. Yes I run for bling. I love that before the race we have somewhere warm to wait until shortly before race time with real bathrooms. The mile markers are cute and I love all the costumes people wear. I'm an avid rundisney runner and this is one of the closest races I've run that has the same fun vibe. There is some gorgeous photo ops along the way, and the whole family joins in as we go to the Christmas Story house later that evening. We drive to Ohio from Buffalo and get a hotel in downtown Cleveland. It's def a great way to start the Christmas season!