This race had all new courses and race options this year. This was the first year of the Lighthouse 5k on Friday night. This course was hillier than I expected, with a steep hill up to the lighthouse. The course was through the neighborhood around the lighthouse and started and ended at Main Beach. Grass start and finish with the rest on the road. Saturday to complete the Seaside Challenge you could choose the half or the 12K. I did the 12K. The first part was through a neighborhood and a little hilly for FL. We then entered the back of Fort Clinch and did the rest of the race in there under the tress in the shade. Which was welcome as it was hot. Start and end was again on grass at Main Beach. No sand on any course this year. Slight issue at packet pick up but they are already thinking of how to do it better and more efficiently next year. Nuun on the course for electrolytes and water at all water stops. Overall a great race and amazing medals! Highly recommend.