Second time doing this race. It is well run. If you are looking for a small race to try or love to wear your Halloween costume on several occasions, this race is one to do.

Tshirts: The design is a cool Halloween theme each year. They have male and female sizes. The medal is a cool pumpkin head guy. The 5K medal is smaller than the Half but they are the same design.

Aid Station: There was water on the course with volunteers.

Course Scenery: It went through the Old Fourth Ward this year. Past King's birth house and through the neighborhood.

Elevation: It was a typical 5K in Atlanta with some hills but not too difficult if you run in Atlanta (or a place with some hills).

Parking: It took some planning to park without having to pay but it is doable. I ended up parking about .8 of a mile away but was ok with it because I warmed up along the way.

Race Management: It started on time. I didn't have any issue with same day race number pick up.

It is still my favorite race of the year! I've done it every year since the start. The course changed this year but only in location. The difficulty was right there for those who love the challenge.

T-shirt/Medal: The shirt is a great design. The medal is great as usual. It had a spinner in the middle. Each year it is a cool representation of Atlanta and the 10-mile feat.

Aid Stations: The water and Powerade stations are well spaced and staff with great volunteers.

Course scenery: While the cityscape is the most scenic, the cheer station makes up for it. The cheer stations are great. They offer high fives and encouragement along the way. The different themes are nice to distract from the climbs.

Elevation Difficulty: Up hills and down hills. Very technical this year. You will get to experience the true Atlanta hill race!

Parking: Remember where you park because the Atlantic Station parking deck can be confusing after a hard race. It has portal numbers to help. It was free until noon as long as you didn't leave before 9 am.

Race Management: Atlanta Track Club puts on a great race. The staff was around and the course volunteers are the best!!!

Atlanta Women's 5K was my first race back in 2012. I have done it every year and keep coming back for more. It has moved from Candler Park to Chastain Park area. It is a challenging course with hills but the crowd supports makes you not realize that you are climbing again. Both men and women volunteer for this race. It is a lot of women's first 5K.

The race day experience starts with a warm-up led by Coach Amy. The crowd is hyped up by the awesome DJ and his crew Ronnel. Everyone is excited to be out and ready to race with friends. The parking can be tricky, but if you get there early, you won't have a problem.

Once the race begins, there are smiling faces and crowd support. The friends and families along with route and the volunteers make the race experience a great one. The race management puts on a great race. Atlanta Track Club races are well managed and are quick to make sure the participants have what they need.

The swag is nice too. Given the price for the race is very affordable, you get a t-shirt, medal that normally has a cool feature like a detachable charm or a spinner, snack box, and flower at the finish. In addition, there are backdrops to take free finisher photos, too. This year the race also provided free race pictures and could be automatically posted on Facebook.

I highly recommend this race to beginners and veterans alike!

The Little Rock 5K was a fun shake out race prior to the Marathon the next day. If you are a beginner racer, it would be a great race as well. It was very fun and low key all at the same time. The race directors were out on the course cheering everyone on which was a nice touch. It is runner and walker friendly! I walked the race to take it easy before the marathon the next day.

T-shirt/Swag: The bibs were sturdy and looked like new even at the end of the race. For those of us who save race bibs, it was nice to have one that didn't get all crumpled. The t-shirts were nice tech shirt but ran a little large.

Aid station: Along the course, there was a water stop with very happy and cheerful volunteers.

Course scenery: It was downtown Little Rock but it was shaded at some points. The Heifer International cheer station was the highlight with the alpacas.

Expo: Since the 5K was part of the Marathon weekend, you picked up your bib at the expo. It was a nice sized expo with a lot of vendors. The bib pickup process was quick and easy. Also, I liked that there were several different photo opportunities. If you want it to be a quick stop or a shopping adventure, you could do either easily.

Elevation: It was a basically flat course with 1 or 2 hills. It was a nice change coming from Atlanta with courses that are flat but only means smaller hills!

Overall: I would recommend this to a friend. I especially recommended it for a beginner looking for a supportive and fun 5K!

Great for a first-time marathoner who doesn't want to worry about a course time limit. The race is not so overwhelming that you get lost in the shuffle. It is also not so small that even in the back that you are alone. The half and full courses are together until mile 12.

Course: It has a mix of hills and flats. If you train in a hilly area you will enjoy this course as a nice change from always climbing and sometimes not going back down. You get a nice tour of Little Rock and the major attractions.

T-shirt/Swag: The marathon medal is so big that if you fly in you need to account for the weight in your luggage! They are very nice and match the theme of the year. The bibs were sturdy and looked like new even at the end of the race. For those of us who save race bibs, it was nice to have one that didn't get all crumpled even after 26 miles and loads of sweat. The t-shirts were nice tech shirt but ran a little large.

Aid station: Along the course, there were plenty of water stops with very happy and cheerful volunteers. The aid stations were a mix of medical aid stations and water/Gatorade stations. Along the way, there were also beer stations if you are into that kind of aid station.

Expo: It was a nice sized expo with a lot of vendors. The bib pickup process was quick and easy. Also, I liked that there were several different photo opportunities. If you want it to be a quick stop or a shopping adventure, you could do either easily.

Race Management: The race weekend was well managed. It was nice to see the race directors along the way. As a back of the packer, it was nice to see them out even at the end of the race. The communication between the teams and the progress of the BOP racers was great. They made sure that the aid stations were still stocked. They made sure to check on us without making us feel rushed!

Overall, I recommend this race to anyone wanting to do a marathon. First timers and veterans alike will like the atmosphere. The theme changes each year and the medals are ginormous. Great race weekend!