"This race was pleasant--aside from the 93% humidity that morning. Course runs around NYC's Central Park with the tougher hills between miles 1 and 4. No real complaints about the race or logistics. NYRR knows how to do races -- plentiful aid stations, clocks, safe course and good

There were so many spectators that I lost track of time and distance and ended up with a PR.

Great race atmosphere and unmatched scenery. No lie, the race is brutal in terms of difficulty, but the feeling of accomplishment and the views are well worth the effort.