Very good race. I will do this event every single year. They just need to have 5-year age divisions instead of 10-year when you have so many people. They even gave a Finisher Medal.

Great timing and of course it was a Chronotrack timer so you know the timing is spot on.

The course is flat and well marked to provide potential Personal Record times. Custom medals for the top three in each group are very nice. And the event supports the local activities provided by the Lions Club of North Ridgeville.

"Fun 5k through midtown and into Central Park. Has a great marathon-week vibe, with runners from all over the world warming up for the big day.

Packet pick-up at the Javits Center is a pain, especially given the marathon crowds, but understandable for those doing both. Coming from Bkln and