As my title implies the course is full of twists and turns. I find that changing directions a few times while running makes a race more interesting. As part of NYRR's outer borough series, the Queens 10K is quite popular . . . I believe there were over 11,000 runners this year. Since there was a large running field and the course had multiple turns, the field was pretty congested at times, especially during the first two miles. In addition to these turns, you cannot beat the scenery of Flushing Meadows Park.

NYRR did a great job with having the Race Central near the subway stop. In the past, it was quite a hike walking from the subway to the start and the baggage drop off areas. This time around, it was nice having everything pretty much in the same area.

My only complaint was there was not too much enforcement with the coral assignments. However, I do not blame NYRR too much for this issue. Having volunteered for NYRR races in the past, volunteers typically have to arrive at the race about 2 hrs before the race. Since the 10K was scheduled to begin at 7:45, volunteers would have to arrive deep in Queens (the second to last stop on the 7 train) by 5:45 am.

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