This was my first time running this race and I really enjoyed the event! It was quite cold and windy this year (which is clearly out of anyone's control) however, the flat course really helped me to make up some lost time fighting off the wind. The expo was pretty small but this actually made packet pick up relatively easy.

I have run the Indy 500 Mini Marathon several times but enjoyed the different scenery of Indianapolis during the Monumental. The end of the course was a bit confusing due to a couple of turns and then an abrupt finish. The race was really not crowded but there were still enough people to where you were never quite by yourself. I did not carry a water bottle this race because I thought the aid stations would have been sufficient. However, I found myself needing water more often than the aid stations provided.

Overall, it is a well-run race that is great for a PR!