Julie Tiede's Staging Area

This was a really well organized, scenic and fun race. I definitely will do this one again!! They really knew how to put their Santa on!! The aid stations were well spaced and one never wanted for water or Gaterade. The volunteers were so great! AND they were well stocked and generous with food at the end. I am a slower runner and have gotten to the end of races where nothing was left- not this race ! I totally enjoyed my cookies, peppermint candies and fruit at the end! There were plenty of other offerings I could have had! The only thing that was a bit rough was the 3:00 hour pacer (13:43 minute miles) – who didn’t seem to end to get “pacing” . The first 4 miles she did at 12:00 + miles and then did a whole lot of walking. I know that’s one way to do a run but a “pacer” should set a pace and stay with it. I let her go after the first 4 miles but passed her at the end and came in just under 3:00. She came in right after me so she got the time but running 12 minute miles then walking 14 minute miles isn’t really pacing! Other then that minor thing this was a great race you will totally enjoy!!