The website is pretty informative with all the information you need to know for the race, but you also get an email from the RD a couple of days in advance. You have two options to pick up your race packet, which basically consists of bib and shirt. But the shirt is decent for training in. You can pick up the packet the day before (but only until 6pm, which seems a bit early) or on race day before the races.

The many distances start 30 minutes apart, and because of this, the trail is never crowded. In fact, in the latter hours, you may be by yourself for quite a time. The terrain is challenging; very challenging! Overall, it is definitely considered hilly, but there a few hills that feel like death on your last loop. With that being said, if you don't plan on winning the race, on your first loop, you climb the observation tower; if you're not from the area, stay up there for a little bit and take in the view. It's beautiful!

Two of the aid stations are just water/Gatorade, and the other two have food as well, such as chips, pickles, M&Ms, PB&Js, and gels. The aid stations are plentiful enough that you don't necessarily need to carry anything with you unless you want to. It's actually a pretty nice feature for a trail race.

The RD is a super nice guy, who genuinely wants you to have fun. I registered for this race as an impromptu training run for a 50 miler later this year. I thought the race was so good, I will probably be back next year. I feel like the course beat me this year, but I will beat it next year.

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