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crusty

Race rating (3)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


• Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
• Plenty of drink stations?Yes


• Post race activities? Average
• Overall course based on my ability: Just right


• Comments: I was really excited about this run. San Antonio is a great venue. The expo was average but the location was great. The PreRace mexican food probably wasn't the best but there are a lot of carbs in tortillas, right? The course was a bit dull, one loop around the hood, then along the "Mission Trail" I only saw one other Mission which was great, but the trail wasn't what I had expected. There was a stretch going out and back, about 2.5 miles each way along the San Antonio River, nice tranquil, but no volunteers, no shade, poor pavement. This seemed to go on forever on the way back in. Not a bad course, but not particularly memorable. The city is a great place to go and visit, though, must go to Cafe Alamo for the fresh baked tortillas right in front of you. The race organization was good. The web site is lacking - no elevation chart, no 2007 press releases,- but adequate. The expo was average, decent amount of vendors, but not the most well laid out. The course was average, but

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