This was my second Hershey Half Marathon and was a great experience. Race day started with rain, yes it rained on our parade! After conversing with friends in the stadium we went to the start. You first wind around the stadium and through the long parking lot. The next stop is in Hershey Park and little hills, and winding road. The race heads out through the town. This year the course was a little different from 2017. We went on a dirt path which took us to my favorite part, Hershey School. What a reception! Students are out with high fives and music is playing.
My second favorite is the chocolate on none other than Chocolate Ave. You are now heading back to the park. This year we did not have to run the long path through the parking lot! You head into the stadium and there is the finish line where you are greeted with a medal and lunch box full of chocolate!