I have run this event several times and it is by far one of my favorite races ever! The expo used to be really good but it has gone downhill as most expos have. The shirt was okay but nothing to brag about. The race start has a flyover which is pretty cool. The course is very challenging but is lined with spectators so that makes it very enjoyable. This race draws some of the best elites as well as those of us just out for a fun time. It is always a very hot race but they have plenty of sprinklers to cool you down as well as a slip and slide or two. There are always people dressed as Marilyn and Elvis which is fun to see. The after party is one of the best I have ever been to. This year they served sandwiches from chick-fil-a. The beer was ice cold as usual and there were people playing a dance version of spin the bottle which was a ton of fun. This is a race that I highly recommend. Great race and great atmosphere!