The year that I ran it was one of the coldest on books but the route was fantastic and the event was put on flawlessly from a runners point of view. The course is more hilly than what I am use to but the crowd along the route was amazing and

"This is the first year that the Dick Meighan family had let loose of the reins for this event and Upper Saddle River took it over. The transition was seamless although their participation numbers dropped from the previous years. This is a well organized festive event. Easy registration and

Pros: Incredible course support the entire way; there is something magical about having a marine tell you to "keep it moving!" The Wear Blue Mile will bring you to tears and it is amazing to run through D.C. without having to stop for cars. It is a bit hillier, than you