3.5 stars | Pre-race |
Ease for day-of registration | 1 of 2 : Day-of registration may have very short lines, no issues 1 of 2 : Average - arrive half an hour early to avoid registration lines |
Registration lines | 2 of 2 : Streamlined, three or more lines, volunteers informed |
Packet pickup organization | 2 of 2 : Packets pre-assembled, pins and shirts/swag in bags, etc. |
Parking | 1 of 2 : Last-minute parking may be a little tight, but you'll find a spot 1 of 2 : Parking limited. Those arriving late may have a long walk. |
Deferral policy | 2 of 2 : Not applicable |
3.6 stars | Race Appeal |
Race-packet swag | 2 of 2 : Pretty average swag - cotton tee, plain design |
Get what you pay for | 2 of 2 : Got what I paid for/as advertised/didn't run out of supplies |
Distance varieties | 2 of 2 : One distance choice |
Scenery | 2 of 2 : Pretty run |
Distance accuracy | 2 of 2 : Certified course |
3.6 stars | Difficulty / Technicality |
Starting line/crowd size | 1 of 2 : Average race - average runner can start three to seven rows back 1 of 2 : Big race - be at the start line at least ten minutes early to pick a good spot |
Hills | 1 of 2 : Some rolling small hills 1 of 2 : A mix of small to moderate hills and flats |
Technical | 2 of 2 : Small road debris, a couple potholes, but nothing bad, wide and flat bench-cut trails |
New-runner friendly | 2 of 2 : Friendly to new runners |
Difficulty following course | 2 of 2 : A few zig-zags, but not tough to follow unassisted |
3.7 stars | Post Race |
Post-race party | 2 of 2 : Excess of food/drinks for everyone, music, crowd favorite to stay around for |
Timing promptness | 2 of 2 : Chip times available after only a short delay(periodic printouts) |
Awards promptness | 2 of 2 : Average awards wait time |
Awards quality | 1 of 2 : Decent awards 1 of 2 : Average awards quality, 5-year age groups |
Other post-race events | 2 of 2 : Basic: music/band |
Comments | Chocolate awards |