| 3.0 stars | Pre-race |
| Ease for day-of registration | 1 of 1 : Pre-registration is critical. Day-of registration is not offered
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| Registration lines | 1 of 1 : Very streamlined, volunteers regimented, multiple lines for ranges of pre-reg last names
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| Packet pickup organization | 1 of 1 : Assembly line packet/chip pickup, early packet pickup
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| Parking | 1 of 1 : Parking extremely limited. Check online maps and race website for shuttles or alternate areas.
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| Deferral policy | 1 of 1 : Not applicable
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| 3.8 stars | Race Appeal |
| Race-packet swag | 1 of 1 : Nice race swag - tech tee, above-standard fare quality of gear
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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 : Only somewhat-longer distance choices, not a recommended first-time race(marathon/half marathon)
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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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| 3.2 stars | Difficulty / Technicality |
| Starting line/crowd size | 1 of 1 : Huge race - be at the start line at least twenty plus minutes early or risk a horrible start
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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 : For someone new to this race, very accomodating/easy/helpful
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| Difficulty following course | 1 of 1 : A few zig-zags, but not tough to follow unassisted
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| 3.0 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 promptness | 1 of 1 : Average awards wait time
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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 : Basic: music/band
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