Helvetia is one of the best organized races we have run. We have done it now for about 5 years. Having it start and end at the stadium makes it particularly pleasant---lots of room to move around before and after the race and plenty of seating area to watch fellow racers come over the finish line. It's very inviting to hang around and enjoy a beer and a free hamburger. The course is beautiful. The only negative is the gravel road towards the end. It's not easy to run on, especially at a time when the legs are getting tired. The only other negative is that people do not get lined up at the beginning in order of pace time. Even though I'm a slow runner,  I generally have to weave around a lot of walkers who are 2 and 3 abreast for at least the first mile.

Loved the event overall.  The aid stations were very well placed, and well supplied.

My only feedback is to separate the runners and walkers.  As a slower runner, it was difficult to get around the walkers for the first mile or so.  I didn't want to get in the way of faster runners, but ended up getting slowed down by walkers that were 4-5 people wide.

What a well run event, but, oh my, the hills!

The run was beautiful and what a pleasure to run by farms,meadows, fields of grain and grazing animals as well as a great group of people who gave their dogs an opportunity to see the race. The running organizers did an excellent job, from starting the race on time to having enthusiastic volunteers, copious water stations and timely results. Kudos to Paula and her team, your careful planning and knowledge of what runners need showed in every facet of the race(s). Now, Paula and Co., we need to talk about the hills...........

The event was well organized with plenty of cheerful supporters along the race route...The only disappointment for me was to find out that 10K finishers do not receive medals...A friend tried to stop me before I embarrased myself but it was too late...I'm encouraged now to train for the Half-Marathon now just to get a medal next year...Thanks to all of those who helped to make this a wonderful event.

The event was great, well orginized. I was a walker on the 10K.

The race resultsleft me a little cold, since I was put in with all the runners.

What about a separate coler for walkers in 10K / 1/2 marathon, so the results will show it.

As always, the event was well organized. I was disappointed to see plastice cups and no garbage cans. It was somewhat difficult to have to maneuver around cups thrown on the roadway. I have read other complaints about the smell of the shirts. I agree!!! Has anyone figured out how to get it out? I love the color and fit. Was looking forward to wearing it but not sure I will be able to.

This is my 3rd year running the half.  It's a great course and the support is wonderful.  While it is inconvenient to step over all the plastic cups and with the environment in mind, it would be great if all runners/walkers could be encouraged to bring their own hydration devices and "refill" on the course if needed.  My only comment on the start of the race would be to have the walkers start behind a start "balloon" the way the runners start behind their pace balloon.  It's always a little tough at the start dodging the walkers who started too far up front to keep pace with those around them.  I'll be back next year!  Thanks for a great event!  Oh, and the burger was yummy!