If you are looking to PR or to Qualify for Boston... *THIS* is your race! The course is flat with a negative elevation loss of about 1000ft. The weather is always great (this time we had some rain but didn't stop me from knocking 30 minutes off my full marathon time!) and the aide stations have some excellent goodies! I swear the bananas after mile 20 saved me from cramping! Also, the t-shirt is pretty sweet and they give out matching arm sleeves as well. For a full review on the race, check out my blog (http://confessionsofanamateurathlete.blogspot.com/ ) I highly reccomend this race but advise you to sign up early b/c they DO sell out quick!!