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Latest reviews by Samantha Roderigues
Samantha Roderigues recommends this race
(2017)
"My favorite half!"
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Expo - I didn't attend.
Packet Pickup - I did day of pickup and it went smoothly with pretty much no wait.
T-shirts/SWAG - A nice technical t-shirt and a cool medal that can be combined with the medals from the other races in the series (like a puzzle) to create a giant medal! I'm doing the series and personally think it's really fun to get a new piece each race. They also take a good amount of high quality free photos!
Aid Stations - Even on a cooler day you're going to need them since you're so close to the water you'll end up covered in salt. They were well spaced and never too crowded so I was always able to grab a cup on the go. (I only drink water so unsure how nutrition was.)
Course - This course is my absolute favorite! The views are non-stop gorgeous! Even when you aren't running right along the water, you're running through the beautiful historic mansions! I would say it's rolling hills pretty much throughout the course.
Parking - The first time I ran this race I took the shuttle from the parking lot. It was easy enough, but I also am someone who likes to have their car nearby for changing layers a bunch of times before the race. This past year I was a "Rhode Master" (running the whole series) so I got to park in a special lot that was pretty much at the start line.
Start Line - I almost missed the start, but that was my own fault (they announced it plenty). It was slightly hard to get to last minute since the barricades went pretty far down the road.
Overall I would highly recommend this half! So far it's the only half I've loved so much I've run it multiple times and plan to probably continue every year!
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Samantha Roderigues recommends this race
(2016)
"4.1 Mile Trail Race!"
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It was a small race so there was no expo. It was also short enough there were no aid stations except at the start and finish.
The swag was an awesome neon cotton long sleeve!
The course had all types of terrain. The start was on road, but almost immediately switched to a grassy field. Then you had most of the race on true trail, with the last bit on the road up a decent hill. Even the road section is along the trust's beautiful woods so the whole race has nice views!
Parking was nice and easy. They dedicated a nearby field to parking.
I regularly run the DNRT trails and was really happy to donate to and run a race on them.
Samantha Roderigues recommends this race
(2016)
"Hot & Flat"
Overall
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Aid Stations
Course Scenery
Expo Quality
Elevation Difficulty
Parking/Access
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Expo - I didn't go if there was one.
Packet Pickup - I picked up a few days before at Rhode Runner in Providence. It was easy enough, but I might recommend having someone else in the car that can circle the block if necessary since their lot is pretty small.
T-Shirts/SWAG - A technical shirt, medal, and some free race pics!
Aid Stations - Well spaced and managed so I could always grab a cup on the go. (I only drink water so I don't know about nutrition.)
Course - EXTREMELY flat except a decently long, somewhat steep incline at about mile 2 and the ridiculously huge/steep hill at mile 11, that you run down only to go right back up. It starts through town, but then you end up on the bike path right along the water for a majority of the race. It was really pretty, but the bike path doesn't give much shade.
Parking - Nice and easy, they have a lot set aside for the race and there are plenty of side streets to park down if you don't end up with room.
Overall I would recommend highly recommend this race for someone looking for a flat course (and just prepare for the two hills) with some pretty views, who doesn't mind the heat!
Samantha Roderigues recommends this race
(2016)
"Nice Small Race"
Overall
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Aid Stations
Course Scenery
Expo Quality
Elevation Difficulty
Parking/Access
Race Management
Expo - I didn't attend if there was one.
T-Shirts/SWAG - My favorite race shirt I've ever gotten and a very cute bee medal! They also had pictures, but you had to pay for them.
Aid Stations - They were well managed so I was always able to grab a cup as I ran by.
Course - I ran this for a friend's wedding and didn't think to check the course description until on the way there. It is very true to description and starts off along the beautiful lake and bike path, then you hit a long (not too steep) hill midway and the second half being mostly through neighborhoods on a slight incline.
Parking - They had a lot dedicated to the race and it was easy to find parking and make the short walk to the start.
Overall it was a nice, well put together small race. As an added small race bonus they announce everyone's name as you cross the line! I thought that was pretty cool.