This was my eighth year running the Tim Kennard River Run, so clearly, it's a race that I enjoy, as I come back every year. It's a great community event in my hometown of Salisbury, Maryland. There's a great atmosphere and it's a fun time. The race includes a 10-miler and 5K, which are both certified.

There is also the Rob's Run for Kids, which is a free event for children the day before the race (donations are accepted).

My running club, the Eastern Shore Running Club, is one of the Tim Kennard River Run sponsors, and I set up at the ESRC table at the packet pickup the day before the race. I didn't rate the expo category because it's more of a packet pickup; there are only a few vendors.

Salisbury is a flat area, so it's a flat course (if you live in a flat area, like me, you may notice a few minor hills). I also enjoy the scenery. The race starts and finishes at Salisbury University and includes nearby neighborhoods, the downtown area and views of the Wicomico River.

I really like this year's shirt (although I think last year's might be my favorite from this race). The women's shirt was blue with pink writing. I also loved the age group awards — insulated cups, which were teal for women and black for men — and I was able to earn one this year.

The aid stations were great. There were a good amount of them and the volunteers were ready with water. I brought my own fuel and don't remember if there was fuel on the course.

I also give race management a 5 — I am friends with the race organizers and my boyfriend is on the committee, but this race is well-planned. One really cool thing about this race is that there are training runs every Sunday for about two months leading up to the race, many of which I attended. The course was also well-marked and there was a fun after-party at the finish with chili, Rise Up Coffee and other food.

Parking is a breeze — I parked in the parking lot right by the start/finish. Parking is free.

I would definitely recommend this race and would love to see you there next year!

Check out my blog post here: https://sherunsbytheseashore.com/2018/03/29/tim-kennard-river-run-a-fun-community-atmosphere-and-a-successful-finish/