Phantom Half Trail Marathon is a must run for runners with limited trail experience and a fast run for those with experience. You run a double loop. There is some elevation but nothing that bad. You are on some wide and some single trails. The scenery is great. Most of the trail is cleared. Some leaves. Yes there are rocks and roots but nothing bad.
There are limited port-a-potties on the course. If you can plan properly there are regular restrooms near the start, and around mile 6.8, that you may use. And they are heated. The aid stations had water (I did not need to stop so I did not check the aid stations out. I had on my Orange Mud HydroQuiver Vest Pack 2).
The race entry fee was very reasonable, you got a baseball style hat, and a unique experience.
Oh...the race director did a fantastic job. A storm occurred the night before the race. She was out clearing blocked paths, making sure the course was well marked, and left some suprises for us.