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.

The whole city comes out to cheer you on! It's so much fun to explore the neighborhoods and be entertained by the singing Elvis at mile 11!!

"Ran this in 2013 and 2014. Last year, I followed it with the NYCM the following week.

Fairly standard NYRR race -- typical packet pick-up/ race start/ corral set-up/ run through Central Park.

The difference is the vibe. Given the ""kick-off"" to marathon week, all of the runners are pretty excited.