The water stations were the cleanest I've ever seen at a race. I didn't have any worries about slipping and falling on empty cups.
The tear down of timing signs began way too early.

"I ran the Philly Rock & Roll 1/2 in 2013. I registered in 2014 but plantar fascisiitis kept me from running last year but I still went down to cheer on my friends and party with them. This is def. one of my favorite 1/2 marathons. A quick weekend

What a friendly race from the start. Everyone at the expo was more than helpful and accommodating when uncertain about things and wanting to swap shirt sizes. During the race, the pit stops were fully staffed and smiling from ear to ear; the spectators were abundant throughout; and the