Melinda Wofford's Staging Area

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday race day pick up offered. I did Saturday at the Gym which was also the location where the buses were located to shuttle you to your race location, it was different for the half and the full. Plenty of close free parking on campus. 8am race start and a perfect morning for running. Ran downhill then up hill to start then a fairly flat course with maybe 2 additional hills. I was tired from my Saturday race so I just did what I could. Plenty of water and Gatorade on the course! The crowd support was amazing the entire race! People were everywhere cheering on the runners. They seemed to have an over abundance of volunteers as we ran through the cemetery. Some of the race was on country roads with lots of shade and a little traffic, some on the open road with a little more traffic. There were also parts that were paved trails through parks. The announcer read a statement that you included during registration as you crossed the finish line. The after race area had a photo opportunity and my favorite chocolate milk! There were also cookies, veggie chili, yogurt, watermelon, oranges, bananas and apple juice. One bonus was being able to take a shower at the gym after the race! Water bottle, Long sleeve dri fit shirt, a little tote bag were the race swag.