Not many races can you claim to see the finish at the start but you sure can... Slowly it gets closers and closers like some kind of teasing enticement.
The support from the locals is absolutely fantastic and considering you are running through mainly fishing villages this was unexpected but a welcome addition.
The only real issues is the bib pickup, the area is basically a tourist area, with parking pay and display to boot, they are a few roads just outside the main area with tow away signs on them, the locals seem to take the risk and get away with it. but with a hire car not worth the risk this time. You do get 30 mins free parking I managed to get back to the car at 29 mins saving the 6-7 Euro cost.
They do provide free parking about 3km away and a bus to the bib pick up area, it is covered just a little inconvenient.... But hey so is a trek to the Excel for London. :)..
The same deal is on Sunday as well, you can use the free bus or pay the man at the location for about 11 Euros for the whole day... if you have a family I would say pay the parking and let them roam free while they wait for you, as a day out they is enough to keep them entertained.
oh, you also have to pay extra on top for a bus too the start......
but the race it self is very scenic and enjoyable as the Mount-Saint Michel gets ever closer.
descent shirt and bling, cheapest way I found to get there was East midland too Dinard about 50 quid return, then hire car, will take about 50 mins to get to the location from their.
All in all worth the trip.
Make sure you get some condition training in.... was Mad Humid.