This race took place near the heart of downtown Indy. I had not visited in several years and appreciated the opportunity to explore the city as a runner versus typical … MORE
This race took place near the heart of downtown Indy. I had not visited in several years and appreciated the opportunity to explore the city as a runner versus typical visitor. I found the areas around the downtown area to be quite scenic, but there were some dull sections. It was literally freezing, so there was not any course entertainment and some water stops were self serve and I completely understand. I bought the Mrs. Claus package so I could be a total goober/cheerful runner. The post-race food was bananas, water, and hard vending machine cookies. I guess I should be happy that the race wasn’t too pricey and I got a lot of good swag for a low price. Also, one vendor had a fire pit that was a true life saver. They may want to have those warming lamps around for others who weren’t like me and pinned themselves up in the tent with the fire pit.
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Fun and Chilly Race
This race took place near the heart of downtown Indy. I had not visited in several years and appreciated the opportunity to explore the city as a runner versus typical … MORE
This race took place near the heart of downtown Indy. I had not visited in several years and appreciated the opportunity to explore the city as a runner versus typical visitor. I found the areas around the downtown area to be quite scenic, but there were some dull sections. It was literally freezing, so there was not any course entertainment and some water stops were self serve and I completely understand. I bought the Mrs. Claus package so I could be a total goober/cheerful runner. The post-race food was bananas, water, and hard vending machine cookies. I guess I should be happy that the race wasn’t too pricey and I got a lot of good swag for a low price. Also, one vendor had a fire pit that was a true life saver. They may want to have those warming lamps around for others who weren’t like me and pinned themselves up in the tent with the fire pit.
Some good, some bad, Ho ho ho.
Race begins and ends in a easy accessible area; parking and hotels. Packet pickup was easy, sweatshirt was nice and medal was nice. The race was well laid out and … MORE
Race begins and ends in a easy accessible area; parking and hotels. Packet pickup was easy, sweatshirt was nice and medal was nice. The race was well laid out and police presence was strong, with the course separated from traffic the whole time with cones, and mostly well signed. Its flat and the scenery was a decent tour of the city.
I had a big issue with the water stops and enough porta potties (timing with the 5k did not help. 5k started 15 minutes after the half and i waited for 20 minutes and did not get to go). There was an issue as there was no water (no volunteers) from mile 2 to mile 10. And also no porta potties “at the water stops” as was mentioned either. The tables were set up and boxes of cups and jugs of water were out but no one there to hand it out.