This was a great marathon! I was pleasantly surprised, as I was worried about the course being boring since it runs along the same trail (a well-groomed, packed trail) for almost the whole marathon; however, it was quite scenic, nice and shaded for most of it, and my husband was

"Ran this race in 2012 and 2013, and plan to run in 2014. It's a nice half -- pretty flat with just a few small areas of elevation. The course is a little boring -- you run straight down Ocean Parkway for a large chunk (maybe 6 miles or

Amazing views, good vibes, friendly folk, attention to details, greatest food selection I've ever seen at a race. Go run it, it's worth it.