Anthem Wicked 10K presented by Bon Secours in Motion
Anthem Wicked 10K presented by Bon Secours in Motion
( 12 reviews )-
Virginia Beach,
Virginia,
United States - October
- 1 mile, 6 miles/10K
- Road Race
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Shannon Sansone
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The race starts in front of the Virginia Beach Convention Center where you are very quickly met by masses of costumes, music and excitement! The Convention Center was open pre-race which was nice (yay for real restrooms) and there was plenty of space to spread out and wait for the start.
The course was fun, flat and packed with spectators. There was several noteable course entertainment stops : walking through zombies, clowns with red balloons spread throughout, thriller dancers performers and a “trick or treat” stop featuring candy corn. There were plenty of water stops (about every 2 miles) which was nice for the warm day. Overall, the best way to describe the course was “alive” – everyone was smiling, laughing and having a good time.
The final mile (ish) is on the boardwalk so you get to say hello to King Neptune as you approach the finish line. It's a fast finish and you're flanked by spectators on either side cheering you in. At the finish line you're greeted with bottled water, granola bars, a nice medal and finishers item – glass pint glass and a koozie.
After making in through the finishers corral, you enter the after party on the beach! Baker’s Crust soup, Blue Moon Beer, Angry Orchard Cider (3 per runner) and live music. There are tables set up to link up with your friends and enjoy your post race brew(s). All of this, of course, with the lovely backdrop of the ocean.
Such a fabulous race and a wonderful start to Halloween! I'll definitely be back, in fact I'm already planning my costume for next year... :)