The course of two laps takes the runners along Lake Superior, by the marina, ore loading facility, into heavily wooded areas and through downtown Marquette. The volunteers are great and I would estimate approximately one volunteer for each runner. Local fan support is good for a smaller race that has only been run two times. The race director is very active and micro manages every detail. She sends out daily Emails and you feel she is a personal friend before you meet her. The local sponsors are very generous There was plenty of water stations and rest facilities. I would highly recommend this event. The awards ceremony had live music, and advertised as a cash bar, but the sponsor picked up the bar tab.