This is a blast to run. I've done the Half each of the last 3 yrs, and the service & organization keeps getting better & better. It's a great course for a PR but there are lots of inexperienced runners who don't know etiquette and will slow you down at times.
The weather is USUALLY ideal for distance running: 50's to low 60's with not much of a breeze. Of course, I still have horrible flashbacks of 2012 when we had 75 degree temps and a 20mph constant headwind the last 5 miles.
If you are gung-ho on PR-ing, DON'T run here. The crowds and slow runners will drive you crazy.
If you want to give yourself a good shot at a PR, have an incredibly unique run, and run with or as an Elvis, this IS your race. I've been able to PR every year so far.
About the price: it's high, but the swag is pretty good, the EXPO is top notch, & they have awesome volunteers. Plus, I got another free Tshirt this year by doing their "Virtual training run" a few months back.
Hope to see you there. And ALWAYS "embrace the suck" when you are feeling bad during those last few miles....