Cincinnati is built on seven hills, so anticipate a challenge! However, there is so much crowd support along the route, you might not even notice! There are aid and cheer stations everywhere! Twizzlers and Swedish fish are handed out by agruntsa� and asquealersa� along the route, along with graHAM crackers and

"Fun 5k through midtown and into Central Park. Has a great marathon-week vibe, with runners from all over the world warming up for the big day.

Packet pick-up at the Javits Center is a pain, especially given the marathon crowds, but understandable for those doing both. Coming from Bkln and

Well organized. Texas sized. Didn't expect the wind that blows gently,but continuously for days. Neither flat nor hilly, just a nice change up throughout the course. Lots of variation and felt like a faster run for me. Lots of energy at race start from crowd and announcers. Start of race