I'm thinking about running this race. I know it's net downhill but also has rolling hills.
Also, the pre-race logistics sounds like a big hassle. I would have to get on a shuttle to the starting line and wait around for a few hours until the start.
Any alternatives around the same time for 10 or 13.1 mile? Didn't make Cherry Blossom and not willing to travel to Philly for broad street. Suggestions?? Thanks!
The Frederick Half Marathon is May 7 and the Fredericksburg Half Marathon is the weekend after that. Both about an hour away.
Fairly fast (most of course without turns), with a couple of modest hills around mile 5 and mile 9. Could be slowed by the wind on the wrong day, though, as mostly going in one general direction.
Assuming you are the typical sub-50:00 LRC guy, you might want to look at past results to see if you'll have enough competition.
I was looking at the Frederick half. Probably not the most scenic city to run a race in but might check it out.
Ill probably do GW Parkway. I thought it would be a hilly course but maybe not.
I was about 25 seconds slower versus Cherry Blossom at GW Parkway last year, but I'd chalk up about half of that to humidity. Pre-race wasn't as bad as it sounds, able to warm up on a nearby path and jump in at the front (no corrals) The rolling hills are are very gradual and there are only 2 turns. You can have someone drop you off at the start if they're not running, there room to park at the start, just no transport back from the finish.