This is a beautiful marathon course. What is so special about this race is the care the race staff takes with all runners. I am not a fast runner and totally appreciate the cars and vans checking on my progress, bringing water and such, and greeting me at the end of the race.

This was my first marathon so I was so thrilled to be running. There was no gatoraide left after I hit mile 16 and no food was provided. This was hard as I had counted on this. Course was beautiful but very very hilly and the cold weather made spectators sparce. We had fun anyway but probably will not do this particular course again.