I didn't go to the race expo but getting my bib was easy to do on race morning. Parking was easy, as well. I loved having access to the school before and after the race. I liked that the Half started at the halfway mark at the same time as the full. I never saw the Halfers except for three ladies who were walking and kindly moved to the side as I ran by.
The field is small and there were times I was running alone without being able to see other runners. I've run over 50 marathons and ultras and this has never happened to me in a road race.
Minimal crown support/few spectators.
The course was hilly, scenic, pretty and there was little traffic - this was a good thing because it is not a closed course.
The race shirt was HUGE! Easily double a normal medium.
I did not like the 9:00 start - too late fro my preference.
In a nutshell it was a well-run, organized, no frills race at a great price.