| 3.8 stars | Pre-race |
| Ease for day-of registration | 1 of 1 : Day-of registration may have very short lines, no issues
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| Registration lines | 1 of 1 : Streamlined, three or more lines, volunteers informed
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| Packet pickup organization | 1 of 1 : Packets pre-assembled, pins and shirts/swag in bags, etc.
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| Parking | 1 of 1 : Last-minute parking may be a little tight, but you'll find a spot
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| Deferral policy | 1 of 1 : Not applicable
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| 3.6 stars | Race Appeal |
| Race-packet swag | 1 of 1 : Pretty average swag - cotton tee, plain design
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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 : One distance choice
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| Scenery | 1 of 1 : Gorgeous scenery
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| Distance accuracy | 1 of 1 : Uncertified, but accurate
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| 2.0 stars | Difficulty / Technicality |
| Starting line/crowd size | 1 of 1 : Small race - average runner can start one or two rows back
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| Hills | 1 of 1 : One or two significant climbs, or a ton of moderate hills
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| Technical | 1 of 1 : Highly technical and/or treacherous footing, slippery bridges, uneven water crossings, roots, ruts, rocks
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| New-runner friendly | 1 of 1 : Ask past runners for advice before even considering registration
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| Difficulty following course | 1 of 1 : Tricky to follow, so be alert
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| 3.6 stars | Post Race |
| Post-race party | 1 of 1 : Excess of food/drinks for everyone, music, crowd favorite to stay around for
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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 : Moderate events: Random-draw raffle, Door prize
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