When they say this is a flat, PR-able course, they are not kidding. It is a out and back course (you park at the finish and are bussed to the start). Bring throwaway gear as you are at the start, waiting, for 45-60 minutes and it gets chilly upstate.

The course was very covid-friendly: masks required on buses, optional at start (we wore throwaway ones) and felt well spread out. Gradual downhill is awesome and the town support was great. Lots of locals sitting outside cheering as you go by.

Expo: the expo itself was small and underwhelming, but it is connected to the Corning Glass of Museum which is easy to get lost in. Parking sucks and eating dinner is tough, especially if you want Italian the night before. If you can, book "pumpkin glass blowing" appts as soon as you can (they were sold out when we checked) and you can make your own glass pumpkin. SWAG: mediocre longsleeve quarter zip, but adorable stemless wine glass paired with a small bottle of champagne.

Post race: Wegmans sponsored smorgasbord with anything you can dream of (gatorade, chocolate milk, water, various fruits, pizza, cookies, bagels, string cheese, etc.)

Overall one of my favorite courses I have ever ran a half on. Loved it and definitely would recommend.