The 2016 flat bike-path course had two-way traffic crossing two one-person-wide bridges. Not fun for the leaders on the way back. This year's race (2017) was mostly on the roads … MORE
The 2016 flat bike-path course had two-way traffic crossing two one-person-wide bridges. Not fun for the leaders on the way back. This year’s race (2017) was mostly on the roads except for a two-mile stretch to the turn around and back out which was a cool, shaded bike path. More hills than last year. Set up at the start and finish was great with ample porta-potties. DJ P-Dogg is a crowd pleaser with great music, cheering every runner across the path. No one like him out there. Black Girls Run national get-together. Very inspiring! Thanks to Race 13.1 for supporting them.
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New course for 2017
The 2016 flat bike-path course had two-way traffic crossing two one-person-wide bridges. Not fun for the leaders on the way back. This year's race (2017) was mostly on the roads … MORE
The 2016 flat bike-path course had two-way traffic crossing two one-person-wide bridges. Not fun for the leaders on the way back. This year’s race (2017) was mostly on the roads except for a two-mile stretch to the turn around and back out which was a cool, shaded bike path. More hills than last year. Set up at the start and finish was great with ample porta-potties. DJ P-Dogg is a crowd pleaser with great music, cheering every runner across the path. No one like him out there. Black Girls Run national get-together. Very inspiring! Thanks to Race 13.1 for supporting them.
race 13.1 always has a great race
Hated the route this year. There were two narrow bridges that only 1 person at a time could fit and we had to run under Wendover Avenue with 5'7" clearance. … MORE
Hated the route this year. There were two narrow bridges that only 1 person at a time could fit and we had to run under Wendover Avenue with 5’7″ clearance. I hope next year they change the route back to the one of previous years.
Chilly fun on the greenway
This a good race on many levels -- tons of easy parking at the Friendly Center, a huge turnout of friendly folks from several running groups (Black Men Run and … MORE
This a good race on many levels — tons of easy parking at the Friendly Center, a huge turnout of friendly folks from several running groups (Black Men Run and Black Girls Run), and a relatively mild course that runs on some city streets, but mostly greenway. Downside: the greenway is a bit uneven, with some fairly extreme side slanting portions, and the concrete is hard on the joints. (My finish time was slowed by the stretching I had to do from miles 10-13.1 to ease my aching hips!) So if you need softer surfaces, this is probably not the race for you. But it was well managed and had nice bling (medals shaped like mason jars!)
Great race organization.
I was scheduled to race but due to an injury at the last moment I had to back up. They were great about allowing me to defer my registration. I … MORE
I was scheduled to race but due to an injury at the last moment I had to back up. They were great about allowing me to defer my registration. I was then able to volunteer and see things from the other side. As a first time volunteer I enjoyed the experience. The race organizer even recognized at me a few weeks later at another event.
Very hard one but well organized
It's a very nice local race. Probably one of the hardest that I did so far with tons of hills. Very well organized and with no problems to arrive and … MORE
It’s a very nice local race. Probably one of the hardest that I did so far with tons of hills. Very well organized and with no problems to arrive and leave the race venue. The registration price is a little too much compared with other races (it is the same price that I paid for one of the Rock n roll half series, which is a much bigger race). Volunteers were amazing and the race staff were very friendly. Will do it again
Hard and hilly
Great race communication and organization. Very easy to maneuver at the start on race day. Very hilly course, very small race, not enough water stops. No on-course nutrition other than … MORE
Great race communication and organization. Very easy to maneuver at the start on race day. Very hilly course, very small race, not enough water stops. No on-course nutrition other than gatorade and water. Very few on-course porta potties.
Awesome! Now an annual race for me.
A great challenging course with a LOT of spectator support along the way which helped the miles go by. Excellent post race party and snacks. Start/finish venue was perfect, easy/close/convenient … MORE
A great challenging course with a LOT of spectator support along the way which helped the miles go by. Excellent post race party and snacks. Start/finish venue was perfect, easy/close/convenient parking. Fun for the entire family. Only drawback was the swag – shirt was extremely thin making it very to see through (not always a plus for women) and did not care for the virtual discounts.