Expo: They allowed ample time for packet pickup 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Race packet pick-up until 9 p.m.) I sent my registration confirmation to a friend and she was able to pick mine up without any issues. Runner packets include: race bib, timing chip, discount coupons, special surprises and important runner instructions. NO PACKET PICK-UP ON RACE DAY.

Race registration included free admission to the 901fest. (A celebration of all things Memphis! Memphis Music - Memphis Food - Memphis Merchandise and a spectacular Memphis-themed Fireworks Finale! )

Race day: parking was reasonable for those familiar with the Downtown Memphis Area. 5k started at 7:30am. Memphis got a lot of rain the three days prior to race but race day was dry and HUMID.

Nice scenery along the course through downtown. Course starts on Riverside drive overlooking the MS River. continues through downtown area, Civil Rights Museum, Beale Street and loops back to the start line.

- Relatively flat course ( one small hill on 5k course). Great course for a PR. cooling towels were available as well at the finish line.

The after party is great. SOOO much good food! Multiple area for finisher photos.There was a booth that took photos with a machine that printed a free copy with the option to have it sent to your phone as well. Other areas with finisher podium and other props. There was a ton of food. pizza, pulled pork, slaw, protein bars,brownies, chicken tenders, mini sliders, cupcakes, fruits, water, Gatorade and a few other items I may be omitting.

SWAG: shirt was a nice cotton blend with great design but ran really small. Also received a nice Nike drawstring bag. Luckily, they allowed same day exchange at expo pickup. They may want to look at a different shirt for next year. great finisher medals

Family Friendly race!!!

You could just sit, eat, drink a beer, and listen to some good music while overlooking the river.

Overall,a great race. Very humid so be properly hydrated prior to and during the race. I will most definitely register for this race again in 2017.