This was my first ever half marathon! So for that reason only I will never forget this race. The one thing I do not like about it is parking and having to get there very early. This year in 2019 it was freezing so we had to sit outside for over an hour in the freezing cold. I was a bottle of nerves setting off but quickly settled into a groove. I am not a fan of the Tobacco Trail because for me I get bored out there. I would much rather have lots of things to look at. I do like that there is not hills and course is flat. The one cool thing is it is an out and back so you go out turn around.....I loved cheering on the very very fast people who were already on there way back. That was so inspiring and motivating! Also, you are in pretty close quarters with everyone so you really do feel like you are all in it together. I remember a girl tripping and she kind of rolled down a little hill. A few of us stopped to make sure she was ok....she was laughing and said go on I am fine. I got a good laugh because it is something I would have done. I loved the last few miles when you come back onto the streets heading to the finish line the crowd is SCREAMING for you. Since it was my first one as soon as I came into the crowds I started crying! Best Experience Ever.