This race was small enough that you could be anywhere you wanted at the starting line, but there was also a pretty competitive field of runners. In 2011, it was a straight out-and-back with a long gradual hill ending the first half and beginning the second. I didn't use any aid stations, but I remember them being there. The dry-fit shirt was awesome and there was a free pair of running socks in the goodie bag. Parking was not a problem at all. This race makes a great training run or provides the opportunity to try to PR at the distance!