THIS WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL EVENT! Before the event itself, I got a handwritten note from the race organizers thanking me for the my registration and including a few coupons.

The race expo was well stocked and the gear was super attractive. I did something I never do and actually bought a visor for the race. Volunteers at the expo and on race morning were plentiful knew the location of port a potties, so were great as far as I was concerned. There were plenty of toilets. Gear check was efficient and easy.

Field of runners was reasonably busy for the first 3 miles, but the only point at which I felt I had to weave around runners was in the first half-mile or so.

This course is pancake flat for anyone other than a Florida-only runner. I did review the elevation map in advance, but other than the uphill and downhill (very short) onto/out of SE 1st/Central, hills were minimal. The bridge on to Snell Isle might be considered a little hill if of concern.

There were so many well-stocked hydration/nutrition stations. I positively intended to steal food but didn't.

Great finish line - you can see it from probably .3 miles away. Once you cross, you get your tumbler full of water and on to the post race party. The lines for food and massages and all the good stuff were very reasonable.