This race has its ups and downs...literally. But definitely more pros than cons. The biggest negative about this course was the amount of rolling hills! This was a bit of a surprise to me as I was given the impression it was a PR level course and it definitely is not. The hills mixed in with the cobbled stone you have to run in toward the end of the race, does make it a difficult course. With that said, scenery can go a long way and this course does not disappoint!

From the college campus to the shore line running, this course is beautiful. I was also surprised as to how many spectators were out on the course. I never truly felt alone.

The expo is definitely in need of a major upgrade as my master bedroom is bigger than the room this expo was in. Granted I had just ran the Boston marathon three weeks prior which has one of the greatest expos in the country, but still...this expo needed a major upgrade.

The swag is very nice and the medals, though small, were beautiful.

I do highly recommend this race so long as you don’t go in with incredibly high hopes. But it is a good bang for your buck marathon and the city is always worth a visit:-)