I signed up to run this race due to the unique elevation challenge. I couldn't travel to the race this year but it looked like fun and the swag seemed like a great deal.

Pros: It is virtual, so you can run it anywhere, anytime. I used this race as a training run for a different race, so it worked out well for me in terms of my race calendar.

Cons: It is virtual. :) Honestly, I have completed several virtual races. This one did not have much hype or ways to keep me engaged as others did.

Tip: Plan out your race route in advance so you don't fall short on the elevation gain. Requirements: 1,000′ in elevation gain and 10 kilometers

I didn't receive much communication about the race; I think 2 emails. However, the website was easy to navigate when submitting my race results. As for the swag, I did receive my medal, which was of nice quality but did not receive a shirt (that could be because I was short about 82 ft of elevation gain). I doubt I do the virtual again but would like to go in person and would recommend others try the in-person option as it is highly rated.