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

A nice course, though you start and end on an uphill, so be prepared for that. They do post the times on the gym wall, but it's had to see that small type, but I guess with an expected turnout of 2500 runners this year they had to fit everyone.

Obviously you run the risk of freezing your tail off but thankfully the course they have is through nice and quiet streets with small hills. The fact you can stay inside the gym before and race the race if it's real cold helps alot.

Would run this race again.