The race was everything I expected it to be.

At approximately mile marker two, runners approach the Ambassador Bridge to cross into Canada. After five miles, runners enter the tunnel to return to the United States. After a run through Mexican Town and Corktown, runners cross the beautiful finish at Fort Street and Cass Avenue.

After completion, runners are given their medal a bottle of water and, my favorite, chocolate milk. After moving further away from the finish, participants receive a bag full of fuel (including a banana, cookies and a cup of fruit).

I cannot wait to sign up for this race, next year. The only thing that would make this race better is if a few friends would join me.