I've run this race about 6 times overall the past 12 years. The organization is good, and the money raised goes to a good cause. The Paramus cops do a great job sealing and shutting off roads throughout the course. However, the signage leading from route 17 to

There is no better way to sight see one of the most amazing cities in the world. Overall the event is very well run and is the experience of a lifetime! There isn't really any post-race party, they do their best to just direct you out of the park.

All the distances of this race are worth running. The trails at Independence Oaks are challenging and the Back Roads are rolling hills. The scenery is gorgeous at this time of year, and the after party is great, with music, the famous Union Mac n cheese (the Clarkston Union was featured