This is a pretty fun race - Every once in a while is fun to do a big race. I really like my tech long sleeve shirt (perfect for the winter weather we had!) though it has the race course outline on the back... (I still think it looks like a machine gun!) Expo had lots of vendors to pick up any last minute items (GU for me) or grab a sale training item. The race itself was fine, but very crowded almost the whole way. Even though we were corralled, the marathoners started at the same time and we didn't split off until right at the end of the half. It was hard to find space to maneuver or speed up. Also it was difficult finding meeting up with friends / rides after the run. Finish was off to the side and after being a little disoriented it took a few minutes and fellow runners to get pointed in the right direction. Scenery was they best you can do with Detroit. I think a big draw is running over the bridge to Canada (Beautiful at sunrise), Running along the river in Windsor and back thru the tunnel. Lots of crowd support there! sporadic bands/radios blaring always a plus. Totally recommend if you haven't done this one before. I personally would rather hit other big cities halves now that this one is completed.