This was my second time doing the half and was not that impressed this year. I paid almost $100 for a registration fee, which is fine, but the swag bag only had a few samples and mostly flyers, and the bands seemed to be recycled from years' past. I was also surprised there weren't more bands. What made it great for me were the locals that came out with their signs, well wishes, cheers, and in one case, beer for the runners! I don't remember this the first time I did the half, three years ago, but I liked the one free beer for finishers. I also thought the shirt was a huge step up from the typical T-shirt. My husband had a very difficult time getting a spot along the finish and commented that it could have been easier for spectators. Overall, I enjoyed myself but the race they put on was just okay.