If you are looking for a great race to test your fitness for you upcoming 13.1, Gary's Gallop is the race for you! The first mile is pretty much down hill on a scenic parkway. the Turn around point is about 1.25 miles out. On the way back you have to climb the hill that propelled you to the finish line. As you are working up the, the pain goes away because the scenery is so beautiful. Surrounded by aged trees, you are able bask in the joy of nature. Once you have conquered the hill, you will run past the start line and do a smaller loop. This can get in your head if you are being chased. You can see the person and how close they are to you as you turn back around for the final 400 m. As you approach the finish line, you run through the flying flags and onto the football field where the finish line is center field. After you recover from the race you just ran, there is a multitude of food and drink options. There is no beer because the race is hosted by a dry campus and the race is held at the school's athletic fields. Overall I suggest this race!