I had a great time at this race -- met up with a sorority sister I'd never met before, and we loved getting to know each other while enjoying the course. (2016 was her third time doing this race, my first.) The weather was definitely a damper on the 2016 race; the balloons could not launch, and I was really looking forward to seeing them while I ran. The course was lovely, and the aid stations were well-supported. When it started pouring rain (and thundering/lightning) the course volunteers were quick to mobilize and help people evacuate the course. (We were at mile 12 and waited for the bus for about 12 minutes before deciding we would get to the finish faster if we just walked back in -- and we did.)

I want to return to this race in the future, hopefully when the weather is more cooperative.

I'll echo what another reviewer mentioned; packet pickup isn't anywhere near the actual race, so make sure you plan to be in town a day early. It was literally getting a bib, shirt, and safety pins from a local running store.