This race started at 9am, so as I was coming from out of town, there was plenty of time to pick up my race day materials. The entire process from sign up, to reminder emails, to race day pick up was seamless making the experience all around even better. After checking in, it was cool to watch the board and see where some of the earlier runners (50k,50m) were on the course as they had that projected and were scrolling through. Our race started promptly, and it was first on open trails, but quickly turned to single track, with a few more technical parts sprinkled in. Such beautiful sites with lots of tree coverage eventually opening up to a flatter, valley area in which you crossed over a stream. There was one aid station on this 11 mile course, which was plenty if you brought your own nutrition/water. After the aid station you had to watch your feet more, as there was more rocks/roots along the path but boy was it peaceful. I can't speak for the other racers, but there were certainly some stretches where it was just me and the trees, and I loved it. You hit some inclines along the way, and then you loop back in toward the finish where you hit one more hill and then its back to home base. There are quite a few people in the finish area, and you receive your printed results immediately. No medals, but they did have these cool finisher bottle openers. Lots of post race food including catered burritos and chips, and a large area for finishers/family/friends to hang out. All in all a well organized race and one that I would recommend and do again! (Maybe 50k next time......)