I've run this race on July 4th a number of times and each year this event has improved. What did bug me was that there was no National Anthem played prior to the start of the race. Come on Guys it's the 4th of July. The birthday of this great nation.

This 5K runs through a neighborhood which makes it really cozy. There's a lot of fun things along the course to keep you interested. It's really well run, good for the price, and fun to run with the girls. It's not a timed 5K although there is a

As with all Rock n Roll races, the logistics of packet pickup, race start, aid stations, finish corrals are all taken care of and easy for first timers to figure out. Weather was clear and a perfect 45 degrees. Good crowds on course. Only Negative is you MUST pay