This is one of my favorite local races every year. It's a small race, but it's growing. Proceeds go to support rental assistance funds for local residents, and affordable housing is something I very much believe in. The race runs through the neighborhood it is benefiting, so there is always lots of local support. The roads aren't closed to traffic, but one lane is blocked with cones and there are lots of volunteers and officers along the way so runners always feel safe.

The race starts and ends at Englewood Commonwealth, where there is plenty of free parking. Pre- and post-race activities are inside the gym so runners don't have to stand around out in the cold. SWAG comes in boxes hand-decorated by kids who attend the local daycare, and the boxes include snacks like oranges and homemade granola bars, along with the recipe if you want to make them yourself. The shirts are long-sleeved tech shirts too, which is pretty awesome for a race that only costs $20. Bonus: this year the shirts were dark purple. I don't have any other purple shirts, so I really like this one.

There was one aid station with both Gatorade and water, and there is plenty of food at the end of the race, including hot coffee and cocoa. There are a lot of local businesses that donate gift cards for participants as well. No finishers medals, but age group winners usually receive something cool & homemade, and some prizes are raffled off so everyone has a chance to go home with something fun.