I dislike Cinco de Mayo so I have never done this race. Plus, I think RAM races are expensive. The only reason I did it is because a friend of mine asked her family and friends to run with her in lieu of going to her graduation.

Packet pick up is a hassle. I dislike going to Fleet Feet Old Town because of parking and traffic. I went anyway because I had to. They should have race day pick up. It isn't like so many people sign up for it that they cannot handle onsite pickup.

I arrived early to Montrose Harbor to get a good parking spot. But that meant I had to wait a while for the race to start. It was cold and windy.

I like the distance. It is manageable. Great atmosphere. There were lots of runners and wonderful camaraderie. The course was along the lakefront which I always enjoy.

The food was horrible. Nasty tamales. It was not a real tamale. I took one bite and threw it out. There was also nachos (Tostito chips and cheese). Those were OK. I ate it cause I was hungry.

I'd probably will not do it again because of price and location. I think it is easier and more convenient to have this race downtown. Why was it moved? And again, personally I do not like the Cinco de Mayo theme.