Due to traveling, I had my packet mailed to me ahead of time, so I missed the Expo. On race day, finding the corrals was a bit confusing. But, the race itself ran smoothly (I did the 5K). LOTS of runners, a bit crowded. Definitely chilly! There were a few walkers in wave 1 that you had to weave around, but it was manageable. Only a couple of slight inclines on this course. I also used the real-time tracking alert and my results were sent via text as soon as I crossed the finish line! (although the Facebook option didn't work). The band was fun, and the finisher's mugs were yummy! I would definitely recommend this race.