| 3.8 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 : 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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| 4.2 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 : Distance choices for all experience levels(Three or more distances)
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| Scenery | 1 of 1 : Gorgeous scenery
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| Distance accuracy | 1 of 1 : Certified course
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| 3.4 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 : A mix of small to moderate hills and flats
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| Technical | 1 of 1 : Pretty average roads/trails - watch for manhole covers, potholes, parked cars and you'll be okay
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| New-runner friendly | 1 of 1 : Friendly to new runners
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| Difficulty following course | 1 of 1 : Some weaving, but volunteers direct the way
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| 3.8 stars | Post Race |
| Post-race party | 1 of 1 : Good food, above average party, people like to stick around
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| Timing promptness | 1 of 1 : Chip times available after only a short delay(periodic printouts)
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| Awards promptness | 1 of 1 : Wait time for awards was minimal
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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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