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Mechanicville,
New York,
United States - May
- 3 miles/5K
- Road Race
- Event Website
John
Albany, New York, United StatesOverall
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This is a perfect example of a small town, no frills race!
This was the 25th running of this race, and I don't think they've changed anything since the first year. It's the same course, the same sponsors, the same timing system (or lack thereof), and one of the same runners (Yep, he's made it all 25 years!).
The course starts and finishes in the middle of town and takes you on a tour of the entire village. The course is actually pretty funny -- up 1st street, down 2nd street, up 3rd street, etc. All the way to 8th street and then straight back to the finish. A friend of mine came to watch the race and I was able to see her 6 times!!!
Aside from the multiple 90 degree turns, there's nothing to slow you down here. No hills at all! That, combined with perfect weather, allowed me to actually PR!
Not much in the way of swag. In fact, all that was in the goodie bag was a cotton t-shirt that I'll probably never wear. But the race only cost $20, and worth every penny!
Not a destination race by any means, but it's refreshing to find a totally "old school" race. No frills at all!!!