This was my first year running Hood to Coast; I was a member of Team Knockaround (a sponsor for the race)! We had an amazing time. I was Runner 9 and enjoyed all of my legs, although my leg at 2 am was so dusty I couldn't really see anything. But I could smell the forest and feel the energy and that is all I needed. The energy is amazing and my teammates were the best I could ask for! I thought the race management company did a great job at communicating all of the basic information and anything I couldn't find on the website, my team, or other Facebook groups easily helped me to prepare in terms of what to pack and expect. The exchange stations and volunteers were awesome and I honestly feel like the drivers of the vans have the hardest job out there but they were also amazing. You can't beat the scenery and the energy of this race. I dare you to at least do it once (warning: you are probably going to want to do it more than once)!