I've only run this once mainly due to timing/conflicts. It's a late start - I think 1 in the afternoon.
Bib pickup is in the town green at Higganum and parking is close to pickup/start line.
Gorgeous time of year to be running in this area - not heavily populated but the town comes out to cheer
Hilly - everything in this area is hilly though!! Run by Hartford Marathon Foundation so you know it's well run.
Post-race banana and water and various samples from local Hartford companies (Main Street Bakery for one)
Swag the year I did it was a cotton shirt - which is fine for me!