While it was unfortunate that the course was altered due to the weather, the run itself was better attended than I expected. There must have been around 220+ people out there total. The snow was beautiful and also a rarity here in GA. It certainly made the race special. Everyone was very excited and friendly. Didn't see any egos or attitude out there. The volunteers were troopers. Especially the ones at the top. I enjoyed running the race with one of my running partners: ATLRunner. We chatted occassionally and ran it pretty well. (At least for me!)

Drink alcohol and eat pizza.

Waited for everyone in our little group to finish. We attended the awards ceremony where Aimster took 2nd in her AG!!!! Then we all dried off, changed and celebrated at the nearest pub. (Exactly 100 yds from our cars).


Nothing really. I am getting faster with my marathon training and this was really a race/training/stepdown w/o so I never had any expectations.


This is a real local race. But, I must say that it is run well. While low-tech it still had a race clock, pre and post race refreshments, well manned course and prizes. It's a fun winter run and Helen is great for post race partying.