There are so many PROS to this race I don't even know where to start!
1) BEAUTIFUL COURSE! They changed the course from last year and I really loved this one much better. It wove through scenic and historic OKC neighborhoods. The police did an amazing job controlling traffic for us and the crowd support was amazing!

2) SWAG! The shirts! The wine glass! The smoothies! The beer! THE MEDAL!! I've never been to a race that truly takes care of its runners like the Go Girl Run OKC.

3) THE RUNNERS! The 2000 or so ladies who ran this race supported each other like we had all been friends for ages. The vibe was one of community, camaraderie, joy and celebration! The pacers were all energetic and positive. Ladies were competitive but never lost the spirit of what this event is all about. Everyone still stays until the last finisher crosses the line. That kind of support is unmatched.

4) INDOOR PLUMBING! This year, the course started and ended at the OKC Dodgers Ballpark. They opened up the stadium to allow us to use the restrooms. In my book, anytime indoor plumbing is available at a race, it is a HUGE PRO!

5) PARKING! We arrived about 45 minutes before the start of the race and found free parking within 1 block of the start/finish line. It was super easy and convenient, especially on a chilly day when we wanted to change clothes after the race and still get back for the after party.

6) FREE RACE PHOTOS!! For real...they send you free, downloaded race photos for you to keep! This is a major perk for me as I never buy the official race photos of races due to cost.

CONS

1) The only con that I noticed with this race was the sports drink they served on the course. They used Scratch Labs Hydration, which I have heard good things about but have never tried. It was NOT good. I tried it at several of the aid stations and it really didn't get any better. Perhaps it was a mixing error, but I heard many other runners complaining about the horrible taste. Luckily, I wore my Orange Mud Hydraquiver with my own electrolyte drink so it was not a major thing for me, but it is worth including on this review due to the amount of complaints heard by other runners.

BOTTOM LINE: Don't miss out on this race. Go Girl Run OKC reportedly had runners from 22 states participate this year so word is clearly spreading that this is a must-run race for every woman!