This was much first marathon and it was an awesome experience. The course and crowd support was top notch from beginning to end. Water and Gatorade were plentiful.
I do wish the finishers medals were a bit more elaborate for such an elite world class event. At the finish line, runners

The 5k is all uphill out and then down hill back. They have cash prizes for the top 3 male and female runners. Medals for the top finishers in each age category. The 1 mile fun run is great way to enjoy the scenery and the 4th of

Very good race. I will do this event every single year. They just need to have 5-year age divisions instead of 10-year when you have so many people. They even gave a Finisher Medal.

Great timing and of course it was a Chronotrack timer so you know the timing is spot on.