The race was well organized, and everything was laid out perfectly, and it was very easy to navigate. Traffic and parking was a bit of a pain due to other events going on at Quik Trip Park, but that’s out of Team Orthro’s control. However, I will say that due this traffic Team Orthro did something that some people may have a problem with, but I loved it. They delayed the race for 15 minutes to allow more runners to arrive, and they came down to the field and announced it personally to all of at the start. Mad respect. At 9:15 the 5k went off.

There was confetti. Need I say more? As soon as you go through the start line there’s volunteers dropping confetti from up above. The course was mostly flat, and mostly on a trail which was really nice. About a ½ mile in there was a hill, then it was downhill, and one smaller hill at the beginning of mile 2. There were motivational signs posted throughout as well, very empowering to accompany the sea of pink and black. All intersections were controlled, and I was never worried at any point about barely missing a car from a driver not paying attention. The water station was stocked with Powerade, and water AND a porta potty!

Upon crossing you are quickly given a beautiful golden box, with a gorgeous finishers necklace, and food. Love the food bags, no sorting through half cut bananas and such. It was a bag with real legit, whole food. Make a loop around the corner and you can go grab your GLASS, not plastic, but glass of bubbly and celebrate with your friends.