Latest reviews by Kim

(2014)
"Great, local, well coordinated race. "
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I've run the 8K the last two years (2013-2014) and this is a great race for Cedar Rapids. It is very well coordinated with a lot of crowd support. I would not recommend the kids races however as those ended up in pure chaos in addition to the same shirt two years running. Not a good way to get future runners excited about the sport.

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(2014)
"Crowding and a lot of "Back" Disney make this one to stay home instead. "
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This is a Disney race so don't run this for a PR. There are a ton of people running this race way to early in the morning. Lots of walkers, which I don't mind, but they don't follow racing etiquette and end up walking 4-5 people across. Plus the race narrows in certain areas making walking a must. In addition you run through Magic Kingdom and Epcot but for only a portion of this race and a very short portion of it. You see a lot of what I call 'back' Disney, such as the back of resorts, where they park the train engine at night and a lot of highway running getting into Disney. That's just very disappointing. For the money required for this race it is not one I will do again. Very well run, beautiful medal, great shirt, great expo and well stocked aid stations, but then again its Disney, that's the expectation.

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(2013)
"Love this race! "
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This is a great half marathon. Its fast, flat and friendly. The run around the lake was nice and scenic. Crowd support is definitely there. The finish line and medal are well worth all the training. I love the fact that this year (2015) they are offering combo races that include the 5K.

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