4.0 stars | Pre-race |
Ease for day-of registration | 1 of 1 : Day-of registration will never be problem - race has plenty of slots or is not big
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Registration lines | 1 of 1 : Average organization, short-ish lines, day-of registration on separate tables, at least one line for pre-reg, one for day-of
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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 : Tons of parking, no trouble finding a spot even minutes before race start
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Deferral policy | 1 of 1 : Not applicable
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2.6 stars | Race Appeal |
Race-packet swag | 1 of 1 : Bare bones - no swag
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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 : A landmark or two
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Distance accuracy | 1 of 1 : Uncertified, but accurate
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4.6 stars | Difficulty / Technicality |
Starting line/crowd size | 1 of 1 : Tiny race - start isn't crowded at all
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Hills | 1 of 1 : Really, truly fast and board-flat
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Technical | 1 of 1 : Well-cleaned/groomed roads, no potholes at all
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New-runner friendly | 1 of 1 : Friendly to new runners
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Difficulty following course | 1 of 1 : A few zig-zags, but not tough to follow unassisted
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2.2 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 quality | 1 of 1 : No awards
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Other post-race events | 1 of 1 : Bare: just hanging out in a shelter
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Comments | May want to bring Yak Tracks or running shoes with good tread. Often snowier in Olean than the Buffalo area. |