I would like to say before this race I did not consider myself to be an actual runner. Many might say I am still not a runner, but for all the hills that I ran down or managed to crawl up, I now consider myself to be a runner. This course is a UNIQUE experience, the Country Side is Gorgeous, this race envelopes all of your senses: Smell, Sight, Touch ... Amazing!!! I would recommend Everyone experience this race. The Volunteers ARE Above GREAT!!! The Organizers are KIND and PATIENT and want Everyone to Complete the Course!!! Bravo Amish Country!!! Bravo!!! Plus You Get Cheese!!!! The Medal is Fabulous!!! My Goal was 4 Hours, I finished in 3:59 59. This was 4th Half this year & by far the most difficult.