I am a big fan of the Texas 10 series. Why? Because it is the most well organized series. Unfortunately the Huntsville event didn't quite live up to the expected A+ standards.

Packet pick up (available on race day) was a breeze, as was parking. The course was very hilly with only a few flat sections, and about a half-mile long (confirmed by the RD after the fact). The course went through parts of the Sam Houston State University campus, which was nice. I don't carry my own water because there are water/Gatorade stations at each mile. But today, I wish I had because they were out of water at one station on the second loop. The post-race food, or lack thereof, was also disappointing. By the time I was finished, there were no bananas and only a couple of non-veg kolaches.

This was my eighth race with this company, so I was surprised with the shortcomings. The best part of this race, and the series, was my entry fee--$10 (Bonanza pricing)! That includes swag--a tech t-shirt and choice of cap or visor. And the finisher's medal was nice. Other pluses: 1 free race photo and cash giveaway at the end.