Bands, music on course, plenty of color and water and post race refreshments. Chip timed for those that want to know how long they lasted

"Fun 5k through Harlem. Great vibe from the runners and the crowd, and I always enjoy running through city streets and experiencing neighborhoods while pounding the pavement and working out. Ran this with friends and enjoyed the time.

Would do it again."

"The registration and pick-up went quickly and easily but the race start was a mess. It was difficult to make our way to pacer groups and it could have been much better organized by calling people to line up in groups rather than all at once.

The biggest problem for me