Beautiful view of the water during the run, fun party after. I hope next year the 5k can have a real start line and that roads can be closed for runner safety. Don’t think the Marshfield residents liked that we were there - saw runners yelled at for parking on the street, glared at from houses, and even hounded by a red pickup truck for several minutes.

Couple things about the event: congestion around the starting/finishing areas was difficult to navigate and made for a late start fighting through people double parking, spectators crowding the start line and a lack of accessible toilets and changing areas around the finish area. It would be nice to see all races go cupless, seeing as this is a half marathon and 5k I understand it might not be appropriate as there are many new/inexperienced runners at the event. Providing more trash cans after the aid stations would be helpful to reduce litter instead of people just throwing cups on the ground. The finish area seemed to be a popular spot post race but to have a darty in full swing at 11am was concerning because of the congestion around the finish area with runners/spectators/first responders and local traffic. The swag this year was dope! The socks were a hit, super comfy and well made. Overall this is a race I plan on doing again as it is local, organized well, competitive and a fun time running along the beach.

This was my first half marathon and it was a memorable one for sure! Beautiful views despite it being a chillier and cloudier day. The only thing i would say that needs to be improved is the water stations. A little after 4 miles, there was only one water attendant who was struggling to keep up. I would do this specific half marathon again.

Many small issues! Only one was a major problem on its own, but there are many opportunities for improvement. Despite all of this, I will be back next year because I like the course - won’t give a 3rd attempt if things aren’t more organized. Swag was also pretty cool. Multiple inconsistent emails about start time. Packet pickup instructions referred to a QR code in registration confirmation email - some of us didn’t get. Volunteers at packet pickup couldn’t direct me to the Half Marathon starting line. First water station was unmanned and most didn’t realize it was there until too late. Could have used cones to separate runners coming and going in several places. In particular, when coming back from Green Harbor, the leaders were forced into traffic by the crowd of middle of the pack runners/joggers heading out to Green Harbor Beach. I had to nearly come to a stop, or run into the back of a car, on trample an oncoming runner! I tried to help an overheated runner at the finish asking for ice - was looked at like I was asking for something outrageous. Drink ticket was only good for 2 specific beers - no option for a seltzer, sport drink or anything non-alcoholic without paying. Never received a results email or text!