I think the biggest selling point for this race is the fall foliage along the water. You can get wrapped up in the scenery and forget that you're running a race. The other really nice thing is that it has a walk option also with awards also with walk pacers, So if you're not a runner but you want to get out and participate in a group event in real life this is fantastic.

There wasn't an expo but I don't need one I demonstrated that I can run a race without participating in an expo.
The swag is about average; it's a nice metal and it's an OK shirt

For this being a low key local race I was really surprised with how the community came out and supported all the participants. (I shouldn't be surprised, but there were 6 aid stations and they were well attended!)

You couldn't beat the price even for late registration and it was superscenic past the 1st mile it was all in downhill or flat.
Regarding their covid precautions everybody had a mask and they had extra masks for distribution. They also had bagged lunches post-race, so you didn't have to go and get food touched by anybody else.
The shuttle bus from finished too start was a nice touch.

I think it's pretty neat that they also had a Walker category (which I think I said already) but tons of nice awards in both the running and walking category!

Certainly a race to consider for a fall half marathon.

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