Let's start off with one thing on this race...IT WAS HOT. Now the race has 0 control over the weather but I always like to mention it. The race was at Six Flags New England which is in Agawam, MA, a bit off the beaten path, but overall very easy to get to. And the parking, SO MUCH PARKING so big thank you for that. There was bib pick up race morning, or you could select to get your bib and swag mailed to you and I chose that. Sent in plenty of time and really made for a nice calm race morning, so I do recommend that. The race started in the parking lot and had a costume contest before which was fun to watch and the announcer was great and very good at keeping the crowd enthused as we were all, already sweating.

The race took off, and ran through the parking lot to the entrance of the park, now here is my 1 complaint, we had to run up and down stairs to get to the park, which I understand, the parking is across the street from the park, but I just feel they should have let us cross the street instead of using the stair bridge. First we got to run through Hurricane Harbor (the water park) then through Six Flags where I could see them warming up the rollers coaters which was cool. You then run back to the parking lot and finish where you started.

This was a run walk race, it was just soooo hot. Also, don't dye your hair the day before a race, it will run down everywhere.

Overall, fun and enjoyable race and would recommend.

This race was lovely, until mile 9 lol.

Bib pick up was easy to access and quick. They also did ID check there, so you could get your bracelet for the after party which made it much quicker to get into that.

The race starts off nice some hills but nothing too crazy, it is a on a bike path, so not a ton of room, but the views are stunning. Then at mile 9 the hills start and they do not really stop until the finish. I am not talking rolling hills. like steep hills and S curves too, oh man.

Still a great race that I would recommend, also, the Old Port is just a fabulous place to visit

First off, if you are traveling in, stay at one of the race hotels, they are all so close you can walk to everything.

The race expo is small, but well done, bib pick up was easy and there was still plenty of cool things to check out and pet a dog.

The race is a bit hilly but nothing crazy and the crowd support is pretty nice. My only issue is with water stations didn't seem to be enough, especially when it was so humid that day.

Overall. the race is fun and the medal is so damn cool I would recommend this race

Such a fun race. They did have a different course this year, due to everything. But it was still super nice. Got great views and got to run along the Ohio River and even into Indiana.

Bib pick up was easy and even had bourbon tasting at it, which is always nice.

The after race party is why you do this race, all the bourbon, a great band and plenty of food. I rarely stay for race after parties but I didn't miss out on this one.

Read more about this race on my blog https://runningformylife2015.wordpress.com/2021/10/20/review-urban-bourbon-half/

So note on the Swag, they had issues getting the shipment in for it in time, so they are mailing it to everyone so I can't really give you a good review on that. Hopefully I remember to come back and update.

I have to say, this was a great race. The expo was small but still had some shopping to be done, and getting the bib was easy.

The race itself, starts and ends in the Fargo Dome, which was pretty cool and also helped keep everyone warm before the start, as it was pretty cool that morning. Also, bag drop off was right there, so that was really convenient.

The race itself is quite flat, which I love, and takes you through downtown Fargo, and a lot of the local neighborhoods, and the people come out for it. There was tons of music and people out just cheering, lots of great signs, overall I was really impressed with the amount of spectators.

As I said, you end in the Fargo Dome, and there was plenty of food (yummy donuts) and water to drink. You could get a free beer too, but I didn't. Walked right over to get my stuff, again, so convenient and then hug out for a bit.

I really enjoyed this race, and if you are like me and running in all 50 states I would recommend this one for North Dakota. Downtown Fargo is also a great place to hang out before and after and lots of great food options.