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

great race, nice swag, pancakes and beer

Excellent course by far. One of my favorite. Professionally done. Only bad thing is the awards are awarded to 10 year age spans rather than 5 years which is a mistake.
Top of the line shirts they give out.

This is an event you will want to do each year. I