1st time competing in this race. From the easy to find parking lot right in front of the starting line and race expo area to the well organized volunteers, everything made this race fun and worthwhile. The course was well marked with water at every mile and road condition

This has always been one of my favorite races in DC because it takes place against the backdrop of the beautiful cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and Hanes point in DC in April. Weather is always unpredictable, but typically the temps are perfect for a great race (cold, but manageable).

"I ran this inaugural 5K race a few weeks ago. The Mahwah Chamber of Commerce organized the race. The 5K course was very interesting. The race started at the New York- New Jersey Trail Conference on Ramapo Valley Road headed north and entered a beautiful private residential area. After