I've never run in a 5K or any other race. The Waldwick 5K was my first and I could not have been more pleased with my experience. It is a well organized event and even though there was a large turnout, I never felt like i was lost in the

"This race was pleasant--aside from the 93% humidity that morning. Course runs around NYC's Central Park with the tougher hills between miles 1 and 4. No real complaints about the race or logistics. NYRR knows how to do races -- plentiful aid stations, clocks, safe course and good

Can't beat the price and all the swag, plus who doesn't love homemade pancakes!