I thought the route was good and I was thankful for how flat it was. There was a lot of confusion about when the half actually started and it was not very organized. The water stops and cliff gels were great and frequent enough which was great. I also really liked the medal and the hat! I was disappointed in the expo and how the shirts were given out at the end and they only had medium and xl left. Granted the xl was fine, but I would have prefered a large which is what I originally put down. So, giving us the shirts before would be a better idea. Also, the food was for purchase which seemed a little tacky so I didn't bother to stay for it. I'll do it again next year.

Overall, very pleased with the event.  With this being my first marathon, and first organized running event since high school cross country, I do not have a basis of comparison to other events.  That said, I thought the event was well organized and enjoyable.  The suggestions for future events include: (1) more comprehensive instructions from No Limits Timing LLC.  I was under the impression that there was a way to set up an automatic text message to friends/family when you crossed a timing mat, but could not figure out how to set it up.  (2) ensure finisher shirt sizing matches the runners' desires.  I got the size I wanted, but was surrounded by people that were looking for something other than a L or XL and were told there were none.  Considering I finished in right about the middle of the runners, I was surprised of the limited selection.  Otherwise, I really liked the bounty of aid stations, the spectators, the expo and the finishing area.  Am absolutely looking forward to doing it again next year!

The course was nice.  My personal race was great.  HOWEVER, the Marathon Relay participants were really SOL at this event.   I was the first of 3 legs for the marathon relay.  There was no signage letting the participants know that an exchange point was coming up, and there was supposed to be shuttle service for the runners to get back to  the finish, and that was not the case.  The women at the water station assured us that a bus would come, told us to cross the street for easier shuttle access, so we all did.  The first leg racers stood around for almost an hour waiting for a shuttle that never came, and then we finally flagged down a random commuter to take us back to the finish line.  The relay participants paid an entry fee just like the 1/2 marathon and full marathon runners, so I was extremely disappointed that they were left, literally, out in the cold after the race.  I would not consider running this race again unless the communication and planning improves.

Overall I liked the race.  Parking was confusing as there weren't enough, actually any that I saw.  Also the course was very congested.  I ran the half marathon and spent most of my race passing the slower pace groups for the marathon. 

There were definite pros and cons to this race.  I loved the flat course after having suffered through the hills of Austin two weeks before.  The massage tent post race was awesome.  It was the best I've seen so far.  The wait wasn't terrible.  The Clif gel stops were good.  Now for the cons.  There need to be way more port-o-potties at the start and maybe one or two more at the stops on the route.  The start line wasn't obvious.  Most races have some sort of overhead signage clearly showing the start line.  You had to look down to see the timing mat to know where the start line was.  Someone mentioned that they didn't see any medical stops along the way.  I didn' t see any either.  Some people said their Garmins showed a longer distance than the race was.  I have read that when all races are measured there is a certain amount of distance added to assure that the race isn't short changed.  I like the food that My Fit Foods had to offer, but the line was horrible.  I instead opted to pay $5 for a bacon, egg and cheese bagel from the Egg and I.  Some people were also complaining about not getting the shirt beforehand.  If I'm only getting one shirt I prefer a finisher shirt.  Of all the races I've run it seems that Houston is the only one where you get a shirt at packet pickup and at the finish.  About the shirt sizes...  Upon registration it needs to be clearly stated that there is women's sizing and men's sizing.  If it's unisex sizing a large fits, but a women's fit I need XL.  When I finished this Woodlands half marathon they only had women's medium and small.  I had to get a men's shirt.  There is much to improve on, buy I might be back next year.

Liked the fact that the half started after the marathon.  Had no problems with parking.  The expo was good for first race.  Organization was good and the race started on time.  Didn't like all of the cars on the roads and I see no use for the relay.  It just creates more car traffic and increases the danger for the athletes.  I was really glad that there was water at the finish line.    The post race meal was excellent.  The water stops were organized and well supported.  Please ask volunteers to NOT put their fingers in the cups.

I agree with no enough port a poties at the start line.  This was my first half marathon and over all it was a wonderful experience.  The announcements were hard to hear when you were at corral D, I found myself noticing purple bibbed people walking so I realized it had start because I could not hear.  The massage tent was awesome and I believed helped in my recovery.