This was my first Marathon and I'm Glad i picked this race for it. They had a great race atmosphere, great aid stations, wonderful volunteers, well marked course and Great after race festivities. The race had a big race feel to it, they had race chutes for different paces, active digital timers on each mile marker and great support from the local community. I would recommend this race to anyone looking for a fun, challenging, or destination race. They gave separate medals for first time racers, marathon maniacs and others.