This was my third hot chocolate race and whereas I didn't have all my running girls with me, I still had fun in the freezing temps
Pros
Always a fun race, great volunteers, adequate aid stations with enthusiastic volunteers, course well marked especially at the split for 5K and 15K
The race jacket this year was pretty neat. The finisher's medal was great if you are into bling and that hot chocolate at the end made everything worthwhile

Con:
The expo was a zoo i heard -didn't make it due to work and the weather but heard stories of the long lines. Previous expos have been appropriate so I think this was an isolated case due to the impending bad weather in atlanta
I didn't like the parking situation. I wish they had just given folks the chance to just pay at the lot like other races. also, the first year, they provided free shuttle, I am not sure why runners had to pay shuttle fee as well

Overall, pretty well organized race, the registration fee was appropriate and the volunteers were awesome. I will probably not do this race again simply for the unpredictable weather in Atlanta in January