Tshirt/SWAG:
This year tshirts were bright lime green. Each race distance (26.2/13.1/5k/relay) received finisher medals and a hog nose at the end. The bags came from a sports store but the contents were not too impressive, CLIFF Bar and laundry soap samples with flyers for local businesses.

Course Scenery:
Always something to look at. The route started down town going through a couple neighborhoods, past the UofA Stadium with the majority on paved two lane trails.

Expo Quality:
If you are looking to buy any running related items, they didn't have anything. Sold previous year shirts.

Elevation Difficulty:
There are a few hills at the beginning of the route. At the end of the 13.1 is another steep incline. Otherwise it is rather flat course.

Race management:
The race was very well managed and ran smoothly. Every 1.5 miles there were water points and port-a-potties along the route.

This is a great run for a great cause. On May 22, 2011 Joplin was ransacked by a tornado. 161 lives were lost that day, many others lots theirs homes and places of business. Proceeds from registration fees support the community. If you are looking for a race that supports a great cause with a low key race, this is it!

T-shirts/SWAG-very nice. That half and 5k had individual colors. Additional items given were minimal, but still nice.

Aid Stations-fully stocked with plenty of water and Gatorade. Towards the end of the course, stations handed out industrial strength water soaked paper towels to cool off with. This was great, and many runners enjoyed them. One station even handed out water soaked sponges. Plus, plenty of port-a-potties if needed.

Course Scenery-The half route was one giant circle that took runners on the outer edges of Joplin. Lots of beautiful nature scenes to look at! I do have to mention, during the first mile of the route, banners are hung with the names of those that passed.

Expo Quality-The expo was minimal though, ran very nicely. Plenty of volunteers pointing your way to packet pick up and shirt pick up. A few vendors to purchase items and other community organizations.

Elevation Difficulty-The route is not 100% flat nor or the hills extremely difficult. Gradual inclines and declines didn't feel as if you are even running up a hill.

Parking/Access-If you stay at one of the three host hotels (or near by) you are able to utilize the shuttle bus to and from the race. At the end of the race the shuttle buses are stages right across the street, so no wondering around looking for them.

Race Management-was great, for the few years Joplin has been hosting this race everything went off without a hitch (well, for the runners anyway).

Overall-Be prepared for an emotional start. This year, a Mother who lost her husband and two young children to the storm was the race starter for the half. Her, along with family and friends run the 5k. She spoke of her husband and children, along with the pain she has/is enduring very strong for her to stand in front of all the runners and let them into her life. 161 seconds of silence is observed along with 161 balloons being released. It's an honor to be part of these moments.

During this weekend, many other races are held around the state of MO. Out of all them, this is the one to go to!

2013 was the first time for the See Jane Run in Wichita. It was a lot of fun; I would say the most fun I had during a half marathon. From packet pick up to the end spirits are high and people are just happy. Prior to the start of the event, an aerobics warm up was conducted. The founder of See Jan Run, Lori Shannon spoke to the crowd and gave a great pre-run pep rally!
They gave two tshirts, red and green with the same logo on them. Moisture wicking and made for females, no worrying about having to size up or down.
Aid Stations where always well prepared for runners with cups ready and plenty of people to hand them out.
Course scenery was the best; it followed the Arkansas River on both sides. There was always something to look at.
Expo quality- This was a one day even, packet pick up was the morning of the race. The expo was at the end of the race. Runners received a finisher's medal (on shoe laces!), a glass of champagne and chocolates. Shopping was available for See Jane Run merchandise, jewelry and other running related items.
Distant options include the half marathon, 5k and kids 1 mile. Besides Wichita, other locations include Seattle and San Francisco Bay area. If you are more a triathlon or duathlon, they are held in Pleasanton California.

This is the best trail run I've participated in. The run starts at 9pm...yes at night!

T-shirts/SWAG:
A mug, tshirt, Trail Nerds sticker AND a finisher medal!

Aid Stations:
These are limited as this route is on an actual single lane trail (in the woods, dodging trees and rocks). Each runner is required to carry a hydration system during the run. Set up at different points were water coolers to refill. The main water point was at the 10k mark. There they served pickles, watermelon and other goodies.

Course Scenery:
Well its at night, in the woods and by a lake.

No Expo

The race management and location is awesome. For a very small fee, runners could camp out on the location and party all night! This is also a Fido friendly race. Options of distance includes the half, 10k and 5k. If you are a trail runner...this is a must! Dress very light as it is very hot and humid in these woods. Practice running with your light because this too is required!

This is a race one must experience for themselves, it's not about time or about the finisher medal, it's about life and community.

They offer a full marathon, half marathon, 5k and kids race.

Runners of all walks of life take the streets of OKC to participate in this event. During the race I didn't feel as if I was a lone and no one around me for about 100meters. There is always someone around due to the high numbers of participants. The spectators along the streets and in the neighborhoods flood the course to cheer everyone on. In some driveways people had their own little parties handing out beer and vodka to willing runners. Aid stations were always fully stocked and ran flawlessly.

Because this is such a large event, security is top notch here. Especially in 2013, after the Boston Marathon Bombing, Police, bomb dogs, military, helicopters and felt very safe.

Point blank- you will not be disappointed at this event!