Overall, I really liked this race. We shared the first 8 miles with the marathon runners, and then a few spots past that during our 13.1 miles. The running along the Mississippi was very picturesque. The course was relatively flat with the exception of the first 3 - 4 miles. I really enjoyed the run across Arsenal Island. The Army Depot is normally not accessible, and running past the 2 national cemeteries was an added bonus. There were a few spots where the recreational paths were torn up with loose gravel and uneven footing, but they were mostly on the army base. The only negative that I saw was that there weren't enough aid stations. After we finished, we cheered on our friend who was running her first marathon. It got hot and I felt bad for those who were still out running in the heat with not much support and hardly any people to cheer them on.