That time of year.....

It is that time of year again....Marathon crunch time. The check list is getting longer each year as we increase the crowd. We are at 2100 runners up from 1800 last year. This was not to be but the demand was there and we will see if the course can handle the crowds. If not....sorry to say we will go back to the 1800 runners next year. We have ordered enough performance tees to handle. We have enough food to handle the crowd, and we have ordered enough finisher medals. My real concern is how the course holds up. A 2 loop course is a touchy subject. We have worked hard on making our mistakes from a year ago a non issue this year. Transition area for relay re arranged. Signage at Market Street Bridge where marathon runners go one way (onto river walk) and half and relay go another.....should be no problem this year. Traffic at Pena Ave...detour signs already made up. Lines for food....should be no problem since we will have double the space. Mylar blankets already in house just in case. Medical plans ...done. Folks....come out and enjoy.....we have worked really hard to please you. Good luck.