Smaller races can be fun. Certainly, everyone in attendance seemed to be enjoying the race despite constant misting drizzle. The race organizers were decent with friendly volunteers at the two … MORE
Smaller races can be fun. Certainly, everyone in attendance seemed to be enjoying the race despite constant misting drizzle. The race organizers were decent with friendly volunteers at the two water stations.
The biggest issue is with the course. Most of the course took place on a paved park sidewalk about 8′-10′ wide. That made weaving through the casual crowd a bit of an adventure. Worse yet was that the course relied upon out-and-back segments that cut the sidewalk width in half with runners going in opposite directions.
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Small Race; Poor Course
Smaller races can be fun. Certainly, everyone in attendance seemed to be enjoying the race despite constant misting drizzle. The race organizers were decent with friendly volunteers at the two … MORE
Smaller races can be fun. Certainly, everyone in attendance seemed to be enjoying the race despite constant misting drizzle. The race organizers were decent with friendly volunteers at the two water stations.
The biggest issue is with the course. Most of the course took place on a paved park sidewalk about 8′-10′ wide. That made weaving through the casual crowd a bit of an adventure. Worse yet was that the course relied upon out-and-back segments that cut the sidewalk width in half with runners going in opposite directions.
My favorite race of the year
Did packet pickup at the race...super easy. They are set up indoors at the Addison Conference Center, so there is a nice warm place to gather and wait to run … MORE
Did packet pickup at the race…super easy. They are set up indoors at the Addison Conference Center, so there is a nice warm place to gather and wait to run (WAAAAY better than freezing your butt off outside).
The starting line was incredibly far back this year and it was hard to hear the announcer, even though he was on the loudspeaker. I did not hear the race start. But that’s OK. It was obvious when the people in front started moving.
I love this course going over that really cool bridge on (I think) Arapaho Rd. It’s a long steady incline and decline, so be ready for that, but it’s lovely and I love running inclines. I’m weird.
Bad@$$ swag. Really cool shirt, finishers medal, and a mug (this years was particularly cool), and of course a pancake breakfast.
High recommend!
Love this race
Love love love this race The staging area is indoor. Totally ideal for a winter race. Pickup was easy. Bag check was available. Hot coffee, tea, hot chocolate, granola bars, … MORE
Love love love this race
The staging area is indoor. Totally ideal for a winter race.
Pickup was easy.
Bag check was available.
Hot coffee, tea, hot chocolate, granola bars, bananas, beer, pancakes…you can’t ask for better post race food! (Of course water)
Wonderful volunteers. Was super cold, but I had a great time!
Not enough Hotcakes
The draw of this race was the free Pancake House pancakes after the race. The line got extremely long when 5k walkers/10K speedsters were all finishing at same time, so … MORE
The draw of this race was the free Pancake House pancakes after the race. The line got extremely long when 5k walkers/10K speedsters were all finishing at same time, so to hurry things up they gave you less pancakes drenched in syrup it became inedible and told you to get back in line if you wanted more. The race over and bridge and back so it was a nice difficulty and I loved that the RunProject postponed the race instead of cancel due to freezing weather on initial race day.
First 5k. Good experience.
This was my first 5k and I had a really good experience. I would highly recommend the race track to others. I would recommend picking up your packet early. Even … MORE
This was my first 5k and I had a really good experience. I would highly recommend the race track to others. I would recommend picking up your packet early. Even if packet pickup isn’t conveniently located. Day of pick up was stressful