The race passes through beautiful rural countryside. Emergency workers with flashing lights provide safety at intersections. T-shirts are comfy and flattering ultra-soft cotton, a lot nicer than other race shirts I have. And the breakfast really is amazing a" bagels, muffins, hard boiled eggs, fruit. Really the best 5K I've

Four years ago, this was my first marathon so it will always hold a special place in my heart! Great cheerleaders on the side lines, relatively flat course and great aide stations. The course is constantly changing and I wasn't a huge fan of the Pentagon parking lot this year before

I thought the general layout and organization of the race was simple and straightforward. The competitors ranged from young first timers to aged veterans. There were university level triathletes competing next to those trying to complete their first of hopefully many triathlons. It was very friendly and fun but when it