This course really showcases what it's like to run in Columbia, with it's mix of rolling hills and flats.

Pros:
1. PLENTY of parking. The race starts and ends at the Village at Sandhill, which is a nice, outdoor shopping center.
2. The aid station volunteers are very supportive and vocal. They love cheering on all the runners. There is also plenty of water, gatorade, and nutrition available.
3. There is only three challenging hills on this course. Near the end of mile 1 & the beginning of mile 12 you have to cross a big hill to get on or get off an exit ramp. It really looks worse than it is. Climbing up ramp on mile 12 is more difficult, just because it is a steady, long incline. The other hill is at mile 7, and it is also a steady, long climb.
4. Really Nice Medal
5. Plenty of post race food (pb&j, donuts, fruit). If you and your family want to grab a bite to eat somewhere, there are many restaurants within walking distance of the finish. (Starbucks!)

Cons:
1. The race shirt is not that great. It's a cheap grey tech shirt in generic sizing with a logo. The logo on the shirt doesn't match the medal, or any other logo on the race's website, so it doesn't make any sense.