2017 was my second year in a row doing this race. It has a fun hometown feel and people are obviously passionate about the bacon.

Parking: Parking is very easy. You have to find a street spot along Sheridan Park. Both years that I ran, I came from work (read: early) and had ample opportunities.

Expo: Not applicable. I picked up my race packet at the race. It was very easy and streamlined.

T-Shirts/SWAG: The shirts for this race are classic cotton t-shirts with a new design every year. This year's design was ok. People it seems like collecting them, though! Also included in the packet are a coupon for Patrick Cudahy Bacon and a coupon for Performance Running Outfitters. Every finisher gets a package of bacon as well.

Aid Stations: There is one aid station, at about the 1.5 mile mark which has water and, you guessed it,
bacon. You can actually smell bacon cooking as you approach it, which may be a positive or negative for you.

Course: The course has the same start and finish line in Sheridan Park. Runners run south and then turn and head north on Lake Drive for a while and then turn to run on the Oak Leaf Trail. There is a wide section of street blocked off on Lake Drive. Cones and volunteers were plentiful directing you where to go.

Elevation: Some small inclines, but overall flat.

Race Management: Overall the race was managed well. For a small, hometown race, there are lots of fun perks. The post-race party features a live band, a boxed meal featuring a ham sandwich, two pasta salads, a bag of chips and a cookie AND a beverage from Sprecher Brewery. There are no medals. Top 3 males and top 3 females went home with a cooler full of, you guessed it, bacon and performance running outfitters gift certificates and age group winners get a coupon for a free package of, you guessed it, bacon.

If you love bacon AND running, this is the perfect race for you!