I've raced Coogans several times. NYRR is a great organization and the logistics of their 5ks like Coogans is impressive. Washington Heights has a lot of culture to be enjoyed during the race. Ft Tyron Park and upper Manhattan is fairly hilly, so this is NOT like racing

"The course is great, though the last 2 miles have a lot of concrete which is hard to run on especially after running for 11 miles before. A couple more aid stations would be better, definitely were not enough especially second half which is hotter and some uphill.
No medals

This is a very worthy cause - Jerri Lauffer and her husband Jason have been holding the race at North Park for the past three years. Phace is a very rare yet serious condition effecting children and the race is an effort to make people aware and raise money for