My first time running this new race - only in its third year. Unexpected snow and freezing rain! But swag was great and it was such a positive experience. You can read about the race on my blog - it was my first ever race review! What the race lacked in a few organizational areas, it made up for in great social media engagement and community spirit!
http://bradleyontherun.com/2014/03/02/westvanrun-2014-wearewinter/

Very well-organized smaller race - and they even have (very nice) medals!

My full race report can be found here:
https://bradleyontherun.wordpress.com/2014/06/22/scotiabank-vancouver-half-marathon-race-report/