I actually did the Aloha Readiness Series races a few different years. These are very basic and done very cheaply ("bring your own toilet paper" cheap and yes, there is a story to go with that!) But their intention is to help you train for a longer race and

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

Great race in Alexandria and the trophies are no joke. Bobbleheads are awesome and super geeky. Course was nice and flat and everything was well run. Fun time!