Katie Griffen's Staging Area

This was my first time running the Halfsy which is pretty hyped up here in NE! Overall, you can tell the production company is organized most of the time (done other PG races). A lot of communication via email which was helpful. Expo was pretty busy, vendors were alright. I had some questions regarding parking during the expo that they weren’t really able to answer. Through the emails over time, information about parking for the race got a little confusing (at least for me). My biggest peeve was at the end there was a HUGE backup of runners trying to get food, spectators trying to meet their runners, people taking pictures and doing typical post-race stuff. It was impossible to move, had to kind of push my way out. Also had challenges finding the drop bag areas at start and finish.

My biggest yay is that the crowd was wonderful despite freezing cold and flurrying. Anytime it felt like there was a lull in the race, a crowd was there cheering us all on. The course is relatively flat aside from the bridge at the end. Swag was also great! Once I got to drop bag area for pick up, the helpers were great and got my bag super fast.

If you’re looking for a PR, this could be it for you!