The good:
1st - this has to be the most communacative race management team ever. That alone gives this a must do title.
2nd - everyone loves swag. The shirt is nice ( average) the draw string bag is average but you write your number on it for gear check. Post #race medal is sweet. After the race you get a bracelet and reusable solo cup.
3rd - Tahoe is paradise.
Other good things:
Parking is a breeze and they bus you from the finish to the start which is nice.

The bad:
1st - if you don't train at that elevation it can be rough on the body. Going down hill wasnt hard but; man... the moment the course turns to uphill. Yikes.