It's a truly remarkable out and back course with views of East Grand Traverse Bay along the way. There are no huge climbs, but it's not flat either. A great race for BQ. The volunteers at the aid stations are great. The swag bag isn't great, but there is Moomer's (quite possibly the best) ice cream at the finish. The weather is typically pretty good. The race starts in the 40s, but warms to the low to mid 60s by completion.