This has to be one of my favourite local races and was back, bigger and better in 2014!
Packet Pickup had changed location this year to the finish line, and while I turned up early (as did a few people) the volunteers were awesome enough to open early - I happily collected my bib & t-shirt and was in and out in a small amount of time. There was no expo, but the local running store was set up again - with a vast array of merchandise.
This year's t-shirt was an improvement on last year, the cotton was amazingly soft and definitely one that will be worn again.

The course followed the same as in 2013, with the aid stops starting again at the 3K mark. This year on-course photographers were sign marked, so you had time to prepare and smile as you run past. The course is a flat terrain, there are a few small hills - but overall it's an easy course for all abilities.
I was game enough this year to try the half course (and had signed up for it) but unfortunately I had to go back to the 12K. This was easy done, with no issues with the registration team.

There were far more fun runners this year than in 2013 - which is awesome to see! Again, the half marathoners started half an hour prior to our race start, and were coming back through when the 12K horn went off. To avoid the 12K runners baring down on the half marathoners, they split the course over the bridge - we were directed down the main traffic bridge, while the half marathon participants headed down the pedestrian bridge.

Again, there was on-course entertainment at the 1K to go mark, and really got you in the mood to finish!

The weather was cool and windy when we began, and being close to the open water on the Bay didn't help (but made for an awesome view at sunrise!), it did warm up as we made our way down the course - however as soon as the route found the open water again, the wind picked up and it cooled right down! A tip for next year is to dress warm!

At the finish area, there was sponsors swag to collect, as well as plenty of food & drink options. The finishing chute was different this year and funnelled the runners through the supplied fruit and water before spilling out to the friends and family area. This was a great improvement from 2013. Again, the bag collection area was well distinguished and the volunteers were on the lookout for your race number as you walked up (and had your bag ready to go).

This is such a great local event - and it seems to be getting bigger and better year on year!