This was the first time running this race. For years I’ve heard great things and how I should run it. I will say I was a little disappointment and after talking with some past participants they were too. The main reason I wanted to run this race was to finish on the field, apparently there was constructions and we were moved to the track then moved to the side of the stadium.

The expo was semi lacking, I was thinking it would be massive and since we got there a little later on the last day many of the vendors were gone. Either way we made it and excited to race the next day.

The race had a great feel to it, small town but big crowds. I wasn’t alone at any part of the race. I will say I did not like the side walk part because it got congested quickly but made it work. I would have liked to have a few more port a John’s on the course as there were a ton at the start…which was nice. Once we finished we were given a medal, which was cool but the ribbon was plain. I would have liked the ribbon from the marathon finisher was it had more color. I do love that we got a lunch bag with all the goodies and I thought that was amazing.

I’m hoping it was a one off and definitely would like to try it again.