I had a really great time as this was my first Ragnar. A group of friends and I flew out from Chicago to do it. Doing a Ragnar is such a unique experience that I would recommend to anyone interested in doing one. I think Ragnar does a pretty good job of how runners can stay safe without shutting down the roads (they make all teams attend a safety meeting before they start). "Packet pick-up" is really easy and you do it by which van you are in. It is really important to communicate with your van, but also the other van so exchanges can be handled properly. Use the Ragnar guide to keep you going throughout the relay race. It is a very important book. The course itself is very scenic, but also pretty hilly. I felt marathon sore after doing this Ragnar, but I loved it. The post race party in Provincetown is a lot of fun.