This was my 4th half marathon and I do not plan on running this event again unless the course is changed. There were way too many hills. I'm all for a challenge but this course was ridiculous! Especially the last hill at mile 12? My running buddy and I were planning on sprinting at mile 12 and it was impossible with that hill. I've never seen so many runners stop and walk. The expo was really cramped and the 'ultimate goody bag' wasn't what I thought it should be. Water at the end of the race was warm. There should be a free beer at the end of the race too or at least a mimosa or bellini. Great turnout for a first time event. Lots of energy, water stops were great. But for me, this wasn't my favorite race...

This was a fun event.  I think it was more difficult than Country Music especially with the big hill at mile 12.  I liked that they capped the number of particpants which made for a less crowded course.  The finishers medal is cool, I got mine from a Fort Campbell solider.  The water they gave when I finished was hot so were the bananas at the finishers breakfast.  I found nothing cold at the finish. The Expo was small and cramped. 

I ran the 5K and I was blessed to be apart of this day! The women were so encouraging and the race was a blast! Next year I will run the 1/2!

The atmosphere was beautiful and I think it was well organized!

The best word that I can use to describe the course is CRUEL!  I have ran Music City Half 5 times and it is a piece of cake compared to this course.  I will not run this race again unless the course is changed significantly.  The price was too high for the amenities (goodie bags, post race food, etc.).  The elevation map is not correct.

On a positive note, the weather was great!

This was my first 1/2 marathon.  I thought the course was challenging with all the hills and the race was extremely well organized.  Great water stations and support along the route.  The atmosphere was fun, supportive and exciting.  Will definitely run this one again.  My only suggestion is to put together a better pre-race goodie bag.

This was my 7th half marathon, and by far the most challenging course.  I love a challenge and would love to do this run again!  I traveled from Oklahoma to participate in this event and it was worth it.  I was disappointed in the "goody bag".  I mean getting a reusable bag is great, but for the cost of the event I expected there to be more fun trial size stuff (hand lotion, chapstick, sunscreen, etc.) within the bag itself.  I thought the vendors at the expo were great but making everyone try to view the expo in the same order was very congested and overwhelming for me.  I would have liked cold beverages somewhere along the course...especially at the end.  Once the sun came out it was a very hot day and drinking warm to hot gatorade and water just was not quenching.  It is hard for race organizers to plan for events, and I think for the first time of this event in this city it was a job well done. 

I loved it!!!  This was my first 1/2 Marathon and I will definitely do more!  The encouragement from all the people along the course brought tears to my eyes.  Thank you to all the folks that put this on.  The weather was perfect also.  Loved the guard putting the medal on me.  Am waiting to sign up for next year.