This is a large event (4000+ registered participants). Companies throughout Vermont sign up their employees in teams of 3, and there is a walking option in addition to the run. Walkers are NOT allowed to run at any point, and will be disqualified if they do.

Parking was an issue--we carpooled pretty well and left at a decent time pre-race, but still ended up parking about half a mile away from the start, and traffic coming into Montpelier was ridiculous. I also felt like there weren't enough portable toilets--the lines were really long and I ended up choosing not to wait in line and just running with a full bladder.

I will continue to run this race each year as long as I can get free registration through work. It's probably not the best course to attempt a PR on due to the crowds, but it's really fun. Pretty much the entire city of Montpelier is out cheering you on.

Pros:
- Fun team building event
- Lots of community participation--people with hoses, cheering, one guy had a karaoke machine and was serenading runners
- Party atmosphere post-race. People hang out, there are bagels, cheese sticks, and other snacks, music, announcements etc
- Race clocks on course so you can check your pace/time
- Water stop at the halfway point
- Mostly flat course

Cons:
- Race t-shirt is cotton, and shrank like crazy when I washed it
- Poor parking/traffic management
- Not enough portable toilets
- Crowded, and poor race etiquette. No corrals, just self-seeding. I started mid-pack, and spent the first mile dodging walkers, or people who were running/walking in huge groups