3.0 stars | Pre-race |
Ease for day-of registration | 1 of 1 : Pre-registration is critical. Day-of registration is not offered
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Registration lines | 1 of 1 : Very streamlined, volunteers regimented, multiple lines for ranges of pre-reg last names
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Packet pickup organization | 1 of 1 : Assembly line packet/chip pickup, early packet pickup
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Parking | 1 of 1 : Parking extremely limited. Check online maps and race website for shuttles or alternate areas.
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Deferral policy | 1 of 1 : Not applicable
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3.8 stars | Race Appeal |
Race-packet swag | 1 of 1 : Nice race swag - tech tee, above-standard fare quality of gear
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Get what you pay for | 1 of 1 : Got what I paid for/as advertised/didn't run out of supplies
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Distance varieties | 1 of 1 : Only somewhat-longer distance choices, not a recommended first-time race(marathon/half marathon)
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Scenery | 1 of 1 : Gorgeous scenery
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Distance accuracy | 1 of 1 : Certified course
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3.2 stars | Difficulty / Technicality |
Starting line/crowd size | 1 of 1 : Huge race - be at the start line at least twenty plus minutes early or risk a horrible start
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Hills | 1 of 1 : A mix of small to moderate hills and flats
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Technical | 1 of 1 : Pretty average roads/trails - watch for manhole covers, potholes, parked cars and you'll be okay
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New-runner friendly | 1 of 1 : For someone new to this race, very accomodating/easy/helpful
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Difficulty following course | 1 of 1 : A few zig-zags, but not tough to follow unassisted
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3.0 stars | Post Race |
Post-race party | 1 of 1 : Generic pizza race, may/may not have alcohol, nothing exceptional
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Timing promptness | 1 of 1 : Mild delay - times posted after everyone finishes
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Awards promptness | 1 of 1 : Average awards wait time
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Awards quality | 1 of 1 : Average awards quality, 5-year age groups
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Other post-race events | 1 of 1 : Basic: music/band
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