This race is a TON of fun, but there are some logistical issues you should be aware of before you sign up.

First: they claim that it's a 5K, but by my best estimate it was probably more like 2 miles tops.

Second: the race was SWAMPED. There were LOTS of people there and, while they did a great job managing how many people were on each obstacle at a given time (for safety concerns), lines were very long. The line to get into the start corral could take you about an hour; plan accordingly. If you get there early, stand in line and wait until your go time. They won't let you in to the start corral before your wave time, but you are allowed to stand next to the start corral (once you've gotten there) until your designated course appointment. I'd highly recommend planning for that.

You will get soaked. It will be awesome. Just don't bring anything on the course that you might miss if it got wet (like... say... a Garmin). Also: bring a full change of clothes (down to shoes and underwear).

The obstacles are fun rather than challenging. You may bypass any at any time with no penalty. The only one I felt was worth doing so was the "big balls" obstacle which was obviously a giant safety hazard. Basically, it's a bouncy castle with three large red balls that you're supposed to leap on top of one to the other. I didn't see a single person accomplish this; most people wiped out on the first ball. I personally got onto the first one, then crashed and burned on my way to ball two. By "crashed and burned" I mean that I fell in between the balls, cracked my back, and bashed up my chin pretty good. Skip this obstacle, you don't need it in your life.

The bib is expensive and the tee-shirt is the cheapest white cotton thing you've ever seen. You can pay to upgrade your bib packet for a tech shirt and a finisher's medal, but really who need another one of those hanging around? I wasn't willing to cough up the extra money for it.

The pictures will cost you extra as well, so be prepared. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) they will also be the best/most awesome race pictures ever because you'll be having a blast on the course. Plan accordingly.

In short: fun race, but go knowing this quid pro quos and you won't be disappointed.