Running in Rhode Island (and in the Northeast) during May is tricky. Weather wise you will never know what to expect so be prepared. The morning started off beautiful (cool, slight breeze, and sunny). By race time this changed. And about a hour into the race the skies opened up. Good thing I brought along a running rain coat. Not fun with soaking wet socks and shoes.
This race started, and ended, on a rocky dirt (and mud) road. The rest of the race was on streets. Very senic race in mostly residential (urban) areas. You will cross several bridges. I suggest you bring your phone, or other device that takes pictures, because you are going to stop and take pictures.
The course is a double loop. Plenty of aid stations. Friendly, helpful, and motivational volunteers (cheering on the runners) along the route. Very hilly, and with the rain starting early, challenging course.
If you place in your division you win a pint glass with the race logo on it. Along with this the race director had people taking pictures at the finish line. Photos were placed on the website. You can download them for free.
After the race was over the race director had extra pint glasses. He played a trivia game and gave away glasses. (One option for every half I ran was you could purchase a pint glass, so this was nice perk of staying around and talking with people after you finished).
The race director is friendly and polite. The race company, 3C Race Productions, donates part of the entry fees to a charity. The charity provides the volunteers for the aid stations. So you can see where your money is going and talk to the people who benefit from the donations.
Like all the other 3C races there is plenty of parking. After the race there is a buffet style table of food to choose from. Peanut butter, bagles, bananas, nutrition bars, water, Gatorade, pretzels, cookies, watermelon, and many other options.
3C races are fun, challenging, and a good time. I hope to see you at one of their races.