This was my 2nd Half Marathon and first destination race. I do live in Florida so it was about 2 hours away. I have since done another half marathon and I can honestly say this has been the best Half Marathon ever. In numbers this race is large, but it wasn't crowed at all! I am a back of the pack runner and a Galloway runner. It was star treatment all the way. Medals are great, the aid stations were stocked, the scenery was tranquil, the Expo was amazing (they even had space coat Goodr sunglasses), flat course ( I did the North course), and everyone representing the race management was helpful and nice. The best part for me is that they have Galloway pacers. If you are a run/walk runner you will feel a since of community on this course. There is lot of food at the finish that was nice. Overall the expo, the people, the experience and the medal is 5 out 5.

I can't really comment on the parking, because I stayed at a host hotel. The bus system was great. I took the earlier bus. When I was finished I didn't have to wait more then 2 min for a bus.

I do have one thing to say not so great... I stayed at a host hotel. It was International Palms Resort. I feel that this race should take this hotel off the host list. The hotel is older and that's okay. However, some rooms are really run down. I was upgraded after complaining, but it wasn't any better in terms of overall comfort. The air conditioner was loud and I was only able to get about 3 hours of sleep. Of course this has nothing to do with the race itself, but because it's on the hotel host list so others are aware. After getting on the bus to the race, someone mentioned it and everyone on the bus felt the same way!

Please try to make more hotel partnerships at value prices and not have to feel like sleeping in the car would have been a better option. :)

I do have plans on returning and have already booked my hotel... at a different resort ;-)