PSA: No matter the distance you choose, if this is your 4th of July race, CARRY H2O! Being from Kansas, I knew it would be hot in Texas, but was surprised to see an 8:05am start!? I had my mind made to race this holiday and I loved the logo, this was the closest to our vacation hotel, and anytime this 5K-racer can get a medal... I'm in!

Expo/Packet Pick-up: No expo, but considering I was on vacation, flew in day prior and had to get bib morning of the race, I got there 6:45am, was open from 6:30-7:30, but it was smooth and organized. Since I was fairly early, parking was close, right there on site and managed by plenty of volunteers that made it easy.

Porta Potty: Not sure of the size of participants, but only 6 johns made for a wait.

Swag: T-shirt is an awesome spread eagle logo, boasting beautiful RWB colors for the perfect post race celebratory wear throughout the 4th of July weekend. Did I mention it is a Gilden (R) Softstyle (R) :) Who doesn't love that! And even the 1 mile finishers get a medal. This years was an eagles face with wings on the lanyard so that when you wear it, it appears to be an eagles with spread wings!

Water/Aid Stations: Water at 1.5 mile marker and 2.5 mile marker. I had to wait for a young volunteer to turn around to the table and get water for me:( If water is intended to be available, lets have it ready and available please!

Overall: I would do it again if I was in town. Smaller, fast-flat, run through upscale neighborhood, made this community race an opportunity to log more miles and benefit the Knights of Columbus Community Charities.