The Kodiak was extremely beautiful. Lots of fall colors. If you are not used to elevation, com earlier to climate. There were some experienced runners that DNFed or threw up a lot due to the altitude. There was one big hill at the beginning and another one at the end. But it was not extremely technical or difficult.

It is a community focused race but also welcomes people from other states. It is a runnable course but hilly and depending on the year it can be really hot. What I like about it is that it in very inclusive: it can be for beginners but also for pros. It is divided into 5 different loops (with the section with the 1 and 5 that are one way and the same, but 1 is out, 5 is back). You can run the whole 42km by yourself, or split the race between two people, or among 5 friends and then each of you run between 4 and 6 miles. The aid station is in the middle. All the loops end there. It is beautiful, but difficult. The best part is the whisky shot and swing on loop 2, and the burgers, food and drinks after the race that are all included (you don't have to pay extra for that).