This was my very first half marathon and I was pretty excited about it. I've done number of 10k, 5k and also 10 Milers but not a half marathon.

Expo
The expo was good and was held close the State fair grounds in Raleigh. Packet pickup was a breeze but they messed up my size of the race T-shirt. I didn't have an alternative to get it corrected, But I still wore it to the race.

Logistics
The race day logistics were great. Parking wasn't difficult and the race seems very well organized. The aid stations were rightly placed and were well equipped with supplies and equally enthusiastic volunteers who were eager to serve and encourage the runners.

Course experience
I love the distance since this is my first half marathon, But I also loved the course. My training was mostly on relatively flat Tobacco trails compared to this one, But never the less had some rolling hills. Parts of it covered the beautiful campus of NC State University.

Overall

I really enjoyed this race and would do it again!