I've run this race three or four years now and it's become our Thanksgiving tradition. A nice, low maintenance race day on a flat, 4 mile course through downtown Savannah. You run through some local neighborhoods, so nothing too exciting in terms of scenery (though the houses in downtown Savannah can be pretty beautiful). Expect to see lots of jogging strollers, walkers, and some neighbors out cheering. The long sleeve shirt that they give out is nice quality, though not a 'tech' shirt. They also give out frito pie (fritos, chili, cheese) fixin's at the end and they have pastries in bulk that you can take home for your Thanksgiving meals. I've never gone to a pre-event day expo... I just walk up the morning of the race and pick up my bib on-site. Also, parking is limited within the park but there's lots of neighborhood street parking all around it. Just be aware of road closures for the race itself.