An awesome race that everyone ought to do at least once. With some 5000+ participants, and a lot of local support, no matter what your style of racing its a good time. The hills are difficult, especially the first at the begining after a long quick down hill. I had heard about the hills before the race but didn't go over the coarse for fear it my be discouraging and a good thing I didn't!! The race starts fast with a good downhill run for about a mile only to come to a screaching hault with a nast half to three quarter mile hill. The rest of the coarse is hilly but manageable. The spectators make up for the difficulty of the coarse and were amazingly supportive with bells, water and music.

Not much. I was relatively happy with the outcome and really gave it my all. It was hotter than I expected it to be for a race this late in the year especially given the last few weeks of relatively cold morning runs.

Walked around the park, took in some of the refreshments, then made my way back to my car.


I haven't done enough hill training, although I thought the coarses I made around the house were hilly, they do not compare to this race. Also it seems I need to train downhill running as well to keep myself from slapping the pavement so hard!!


A difficult race. Very rewarding, well organized, good spirits all around from the participants to the spectators. Looking forward to another run next year.