My husband and I ran this race together. Online registration was a breeze, and for the $25 registration fee, we received very nice v-neck tech t-shirts.

Before the Race: The morning of the race, we actually had someone drop us off at the start to avoid traffic--many of the streets around the start/finish area were being closed off, and there were about 2,500 participants, so it was pretty crowded. Packet pick-up was inside the elementary school gym, so we were able to wait inside out of the cold. There was a live band on a flat-bed truck outside providing entertainment, and there were already lots of refreshments laid out. Pre-race announcements and the national anthem were nicely audible due to a powerful sound system.

The Race: The course is a relatively flat loop through the town of Woodstock. Only one notable incline. It's quite scenic, and it felt like pretty much the whole town was out cheering us on. There were no aid stations on course, but since it was only a 5k, this wasn't unreasonable.

Post-Race: The band was still playing, and there was tons of food available: water, fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, granola bars, and baked goods. Chip-timing results were available later that day online. Runners continued to have access to the elementary school for protection from the cold and bathroom use. Volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable.

Overall, this is a great, scenic race with a lot of bang for your buck. To get a tech t-shirt and chip timing with only a $25 registration fee is almost unheard of. I actually registered to run this race again in 2014, but had to skip it due to a foot injury. I highly recommend this race.