Pre-race: Parking was not available at the start, but in lots nearby on the same grounds. (Race takes place in the Herbert Hoover Historic Site, Prairie.) No port-o-potties. Announcements were made about the course, lots of turns!

Race:
-Various terrain, asphalt, grass, prairie
-Hills
-run through the gravesite of Hoover, prairie views
-no photographers
-volunteer at every turn, signs along the course marking the turns
-aid stations with water

My race: I ran this event the first year and was excited they were going to host it again. The prairie is a challenging place to run, and I still wasn't prepared. We started on the paved area then turned into the prairie, immediately climbing a hill. The grass was also dewy, glad I wore trail shoes. I never felt lost, there was someone at every intersection or turn. Besides the tougher course, I had a decent race and came to the finish line with no issues. A volunteer snagged my bib number and wrote down my finish time.

Post Race/Finish: Bottled water and bananas were available. After all participants were back (there was also a mile walk.) Awards were announced. I won my age group!!

Overall: This race coincides with the weekend festival - Hoover Days. Over the years there has been a race associated with the festival, then it went away, so it's nice the Lions Club brought it back and made it more challenging, highlighting the features if the town. I will try to continue to support this as the Lions Club gives a lot back to the community and do it if it fits in my schedule.

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