2017 was the second year in a row that I participated in the Icebreaker Indoor Marathon Relay and it was the second year in a row I had a ton of fun. The race is inside the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, WI which features a 3-lane track, the middle lane of which measures 450 m around. The relay event is part of a whole weekend of races including a 5K, half-marathon and marathon. Laps around counted by a digital counter worn on the runner's ankle. This timing chip counts as your "baton" in the relay and thus you have to transfer it from Runner A to Runner B during the event.

T-Shirts/SWAG: Shirt is a nice, technical fabric long sleeve shirt with unisex sizing.

Aid Stations: During the relay race organizers have a table with large coolers of Gatorade, and water that runners can use to refill their own water bottles. Since this is a relay, you are on the sidelines of the track and can be eating and drinking whatever you want when you are not running. The race organizers also have food and drinks in a large room upstairs in the Pettit Center which features the most amazing homemade sugar cut-out cookies that a woman has been making for the event for several years. These cookies are one of the best parts of the race!

Course Scenery: You are running around a track, so scenery does not vary. However, there are people all around the track cheering for teammates and the race organizers play music during the whole event so it is never boring. They also email registered participants in the weeks leading up to the event to see if you have any song requests.

Expo Quality: N/A

Elevation: N/A

Parking/Access: The Pettit Center has a lot of parking availability.

Race Management: I love this event! It has a very homegrown, friendly and fun quality about it and it is a unique experience. One of the best races available in our city.