My hometown race. I want so badly to give it a great review, but I can't. From packet pickup to finish it let's you down. The pre-race expo has only one vendor, Playmakers, the lead sponsor. The swag bag provides you a tech shirt and a pair of socks (men's large socks). That's it. Nothing else. Not even coupons from area businesses. The course is pretty fantastic, though not flat. Aid stations are adequate with water and gatorade. Some have GU, but only salted caramel. Fantastic track finish with bleachers and cheering fans. But the you are met with another letdown, no official race photographer. No race photos, no finish photos, nada. There's a photographer on the course, but there are only a hundred or so photos on their page. $97 registration with 2750 marathon runners. That's over $266000. Really disappointing. If you run this race, bring you camera and someone to get photos along the way and at the finish.