1. registration -- online before the race or race day registration at the site --- no Expo --- this is a small run about 50 half marathoners -- there is also a 5K -- access to the site is easy and parking is close to the start/finish line --- everyone is friendly and helpful -- chip timing
2. course -- is in Fort Chaffee east of Fort Smith, AR -- there are rolling hills with some fairly steep -- on an out and back course. This is a long lonely course -- the only cheering is from the people at the water stations, the bicyclers and other runners/walkers that pass by doing their thing. this year 2016 the wind was a factor -- very strong both out and back -- never behind your always against you --

Overall I think this is a good run -- it will test you -- without being overly tough -- small friendly run -- being a small run you might place in your age group -- plenty of water stations and course direction