There's a 5k and a 15k event. I did the 15k race with a friend while visiting Charlotte. The Whitewater center is an awesome place that offers not just trails, but whitewater rafting, zip lines, rock climbing, a restaurant, etc. I had no idea what to expect when I got there, but was very happy to see such a great turn out. The trails were bike trails through the woods, so the majority was shaded which was good because it was an extremely hot and humid day. After 9 miles, everyone looked as if they had just climbed out of a pool. It was very different for me to run trails with real dirt and tree roots - quite different from the rock and sand of Arizona that I'm used to. There were some decent hills to climb/descend and a few technical areas to maneuver. My friend picked up my bib & t-shirt for me the day prior, so I can't really speak to that portion of it, but I don't believe there was any type of expo. Salomon was at the race and had a great selection of trail shoes for anyone that want to use a pair to try during the race. Personally, I can't imagine trying a brand new pair of shoes out during a race, but lots of people did, and I thought it was pretty cool that they were there. The t-shirt was nice - great quality, made in the USA and made sustainably/green. Not a tech shirt, but still one of my favorite shirts I've gotten at a race. I wasn't impressed with the awards - they were just printed certificates - not the greatest thing to hand someone when they are dripping in sweat! I placed 3rd in my age group which earned me a certificate along with a $10 gift card to a local run shop that I never made it to. Personally, I would have rather had a medal to hang on my medal rack. Aid stations were adequate - there were 4 of them and they had water and gatorade. I don't think they offered food, gel or chews. I carried my own water, so I didn't stop at any of them. There were porta potties at the start/finish line, but none throughout the course. The course was a little confusing, but it was marked well and I never felt lost. Overall, I thought it was a great event and I would definitely do it again.