The Baltimore 10 miler is a must-do race for anyone in the Baltimore area. Starting near the Baltimore Zoo in Druid Hill Park, the race takes you across Baltimore. A good preview of the Baltimore Marathon course, the ten miles bring you through Druid Hill Park, the Johns Hopkins University Campus, and the beautiful Lake Montebello (the only flat area on the course!). The out and back format allows for the excitement of seeing the race leaders run past as you head toward Lake Montebello. Aside from the Lake, the hills never let up. The course is NOT easy, but if you go into it expecting the hills, you will be alright. What makes this race the best is the after party and the premium. 2015's premium was a light red quarter zip with 2 pockets, which is a staple in my running wardrobe. The beer and food at the finish is fantastic. My friends and I hung out in the park for two hours enjoying the awesome band. This is part of the King Crab Challenge put on by CSE. In 2015 only the King Crab participants received medals, but in 2016 everyone will get a Baltimore Zoo themed medal.