This was my first half marathon. I LOVED it. The organization was fantastic, I felt all the support along my training and the day of the race it was just marvelous.

This race is great for beginners as well as seasoned runners. Lots to see along the route and lots of turns so you don't get bored on long straightaways! Lots of spectators cheering everyone on and a great community to have a comfortable race.

You could no ask for a better race. Great organization, great route, and for a fantastic cause. I can not say anything bad about this race.

As a first time runner, I had no idea what to expect, but Chris and all the volunteers made it all look so easy. Questions were answered virtually before they could be asked! The whole community was supportive, as even drivers stopped at intersections blew their horns and waved while cheering us on. Support stations were well positioned, with plenty of hands passing out water and Gatorade. The only issue was running out of toilet paper at the port-a-johns along the route and well, that just means I need to run faster next year!
This race was definately worth the ten hour drive to get there. It was an exceptionally positive experience and I encourage other noobs to cut their racing teeth on this one. See you at the start!

This was my second 1/2 and it was the best. Spectators were great. Cold towels and plenty of water. The medical staff was great along the course and at the finish.

Pros: Incredible organization. From initial registration through the entire race. Chris Field obviously cares immensely about runners, and it shows in each and every detail. If you want to feel 'important' and wanted, this is a great race. We chose this event over Dallas - even though Dallas runs right through our neighborhood.

Great that 100% of the proceeds went for great causes - including freeing slave children in Ghana.

Kudos to 'segregating' the food. Often Marathoners are left with nothing (or nothing fun) to eat at the finish. Solved by serving breakfast tacos and pizza to the Half Marathoners (I was in that group) and serving BBQ exclusively to the marathoners (my wife).

Cons:
Only one. Lots and lots of concrete. While I haven't yet felt any pain, it was a bit rugged to run on. While it may be the way BCS has, it wasn't easy.

My first half was the B/CS marathon. My second half was not. I was expecting the same as my first and the second didnt deliver! Once you run the B/CS marathon you become SPOILED!!! I LOVE B/CS Marathon!!!

Loved this race, communication and encouragment weeks before the race helped me stay motivated. The race had plenty of volunteers that made running enjoyable, also the medals are probably the best looking things I have ever seen.

This race was organized with such a personal touch and interaction between so many of the runners involved that it felt like a nice morning run with several thousand good friends (and a lot of friendly faces and kids cheering along the way). I had no such plans, but I will now re-plan next year, just so I can run this race again.

I ran the half-marathon and was very impressed by the organization and excitement exhibited by this race - its organizers and volunteers. The race went out of its way to make sure everything was great. I will be back next year!