The 2018 event took place on Saturday May 5 at 9:00 am. The weather was sunny and would warm up into the 70's. The 5k was run as the same time as the 10k.

Registration: You could register online through a certain date, and were guaranteed a shirt by a certain date. Paper registration forms were available too, as well on race day for only $30, no shirt guaranteed. Included with registration; bib, timing chip and a cotton unisex t-shirt if registered by deadline.

Expo/ Packet pickup: There was no true expo, but the local farmers market was set up. Race day packet pickup.

Pre-race: Parking was nearby, but the race started in front of the school and sections of the parking lot were blocked off. Restrooms were available inside the school. Packet pickup and registration were still open. Announcements over a loud speaker. A bouncy house was set up for kids. No National Anthem.

Race/Course:
-Spectators: mostly included the volunteers at the intersections and family members
-Volunteers: at each intersection, including law enforcement
-Aid Stations: one water stop at each turnaround, Styrofoam cups
-Terrain: paved surfaces, nature trail - had to watch footing, but nothing major
-Scenery: nothing exciting to see, it's in a small town
-Elevation: mostly flat except the 2 hills near the finish, which are steep
-Course markings: Each mile marked

Finish/Post Race: The timing mats were out for the finish with cones on either side. A volunteer snagged the chip from your shoe. There were a variety of baked goods as well as bananas, and bottled water..

After the kids races, awards were given. Prizes included a plant from the FFA and $5 market dollars to the farmers market vendors.

Overall: This is always a nice community/school event. Great price, fair course, race distance for all abilities.

My race: I was also participating in the market as a vendor as wasn't even sure if I would be able to run, however, thanks to the help of my fellow vendors, I registered on race day. I didn't have any plans going into the run. I have run this event many times and was really familiar with the course, I knew the 2 hills at the end were going to be tough. As I tried to push the pace on the flat trail section, a returning runner mentioned I was the first female, so from then on, I wanted to push it. There was another woman hot on my tail, but I got her on those last hills and came in as first female in the 10k!! WAHOO!!

I do feel the race lacked a little in promotion, it would have been nice to see more people out on the course. Ok, I probably wouldn't have won, but there are a lot of people that run in the area and this is a nice small town event. Maybe the date change also kept people away. Hope to see you all next year, I have a title to defend!